Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience, BAnVetBioSc
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience, BAnVetBioSc
Starting with a strong science foundation, the four year Animal and Veterinary Bioscience degree develops scientific skills in applied animal health and disease; nutrition and feed technology; reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies; behaviour and welfare science; genetics and biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on the development of analytical, quantitative, computing and communication skills, as well as practical animal handling and management. Students will be based at the Camperdown campus for the first three years of the course, but will also make use of the faculty€™s large animal teaching and research facilities at the University farms and Camden campus. In the final year, students gain specialist research skills by completing an individual research project in an animal science area of interest and may choose to pursue their studies at either of the two campuses, depending on the choice of research project and coursework units of study. Animal scientists can work with a wide range of animals from production animals, both in Australia and overseas, to domestic animals and wildlife. Animal and Veterinary Bioscience graduates have proven to be highly employable across a wide range of industries, in agribusiness, government, research, biomedical science, development, management and teaching.
Assumed knowledge for school leavers
Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology
Professional development
Throughout the degree and in university vacations, students will undertake a Professional Development program incorporating at least 60 days of practical, faculty-supported work experience.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience provides an excellent path to careers in the animal industries, agribusiness, government, research and education. Animal scientists can work with a wide range of animals, from production animals to companion animals and native and exotic wildlife. Animal scientists have proven to be highly employable across a broad range of disciplines, working in capital cities, rural areas, and overseas. For example: animal biosecurity and quarantine (eg AQIS); assisted reproductive technologies and IVF (animal and human); intensive and extensive animal production enterprises; regulatory, advisory and policy-making positions; laboratory and field research in the animal sciences (native and exotic wildlife, production and companion animals); veterinary pathology, histology, immunology and diagnostics; overseas aid in animal welfare and production; companion animal, equine and production animal nutrition, feed technology, veterinary and feed supplements; aquaculture and fish health; animal genomics and the genetic basis of disease; molecular biology (animal and human); secondary and tertiary education; animal breeding management; quality assurance and safety of food and feed products; animal health (eg Livestock Health and Pest Authorities); the pharmaceutical industry (human and veterinary); biotechnology (animal and microbial); biomedical research; media and journalism; Government departments including rural extension officers.
Units of study
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience |
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Year 1 |
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| Year 1 has the following 48 credit point structure: | |||
| AFNR1001 The Rural Environment |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| AFNR1002 Climate and the Environment |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| AVBS1002 Concepts of Animal Management |
6 | P 6 credit points of junior Biology |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL1001 Concepts in Biology |
6 | A None. However, semester 1 students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1911 It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with either BIOL1003 or BIOL1903. Students who have completed HSC Biology and scored 80+ should enrol in BIOL1911. Students who lack 80+ in HSC Biology but have a UAI of at least 93 may enrol in BIOL1911 with permission from the UEO. The completion of MBLG 1001 is highly recommended. |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
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| BIOL1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced) |
6 | P 80+ in HSC 2-unit Biology (or equivalent) or Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit, or by invitation. N BIOL 1001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with all other Junior units of study in Biology. The completion of MBLG1001 is highly recommended. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1002 Living Systems |
6 | A HSC 2-unit Biology. Students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1902 It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken before this unit of study. This unit of study, together with BIOL (1001 or 1911) provides entry to all Intermediate units of study in biology in the School of Biological Sciences. |
Semester 2 |
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| BIOL1902 Living Systems (Advanced) |
6 | P UAI (or ATAR equivalent) of at least 93 and HSC Biology result in the 90+, or Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit, or by invitation. N BIOL1002 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| CHEM1001 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1A |
6 | A There is no assumed knowledge of chemistry for this unit of study, but students who have not undertaken an HSC chemistry course are strongly advised to complete a chemistry bridging course before lectures commence. N CHEM1101, CHEM1901, CHEM1109, CHEM1903 |
Semester 1 |
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| CHEM1101 Chemistry 1A |
6 | A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics N CHEM1001, CHEM1109, CHEM1901, CHEM1903 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
| CHEM1002 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1B |
6 | P CHEM (1001 or 1101) or equivalent N CHEM1102, CHEM1108, CHEM1902, CHEM1904 |
Semester 2 |
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| CHEM1102 Chemistry 1B |
6 | P CHEM (1101 or 1901) or a Distinction in CHEM1001 or equivalent C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics N CHEM1002, CHEM1108, CHEM1902, CHEM1904 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
| BIOM1003 Biometry 1 This unit of study is not available in2011 |
6 | A 70 or more in HSC Mathematics |
Semester 1 |
Year 2 |
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| Year 2 has the following 48 credit point structure: | |||
| AGEC1006 Economic Environment of Agriculture |
6 | A HSC Mathematics N AGEC1003 and AGEC1004 |
Semester 2 |
| AGCH2004 Agricultural Chemistry |
6 | P 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry N AGCH2003, PLNT2001 |
Semester 1 |
| ANSC2004 Animal Conservation Biology |
6 | P (BIOL1001 or BIOL1911) and ( BIOL1002 or BIOL1902) and GENE2001 N VETS2015 |
Semester 2 |
| ENVX2001 Applied Statistical Methods |
6 | P ENVX1001 or BIOM1003 or MATH1011 and MATH1015 |
Semester 1 |
| GENE2001 Agricultural Genetics 2 |
6 | P At least one of (BIOL1001, BIOL1002, BIOL1101, BIOL1901, BIOL1911) |
Semester 1 |
| ANSC3103 Animal Structure and Function A |
6 | A AVBS1002 P 12 credit points of junior Biology |
Semester 1 |
| ANSC3104 Animal Structure and Function B |
6 | A AVBS1002 P ANSC3103 |
Semester 2 |
| AVBS2001 Introductory Veterinary Pathogenesis |
6 | A (CHEM1101 or CHEM1001) and (CHEM1102 or CHEM1002) P (BIOL1001 or BIOL1911) and (BIOL1002 or BIOL1902) and ANSC3103 C ANSC3104 |
Semester 2 |
Year 3 |
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| Year 3 has the following 48 credit point structure: a core (24 credit points), and electives (24 credit points) selected from the list below. | |||
Core units |
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| ANSC3101 Animal Nutrition 3 |
6 | A Fundamentals of Biochemistry P ANSC2002 or AVBS1002 |
Semester 2 |
| ANSC3102 Animal Reproduction |
6 | A ANSC3104 |
Semester 1 |
| ANSC3107 Animal Genetics 3 |
6 | P GENE2001 or MBLG2072 or MBLG2972 |
Semester 2 |
| AVBS3000 Professional Development |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Elective units |
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| Enrolment in elective units is subject to prerequisite and corequisite requirements, prohibitions and timetabling constraints. Special permission may be required to enrol in some units. | |||
| AGCH3025 Chemistry and Biochemistry of Foods |
6 | P AGCH2004 or BCHM2071 or BCHM2971 or BCHM2072 or BCHM2972 or PLNT2001 or PLNT2901 or 6 credit points of Intermediate units in Chemistry |
Semester 1 |
| AGCH3032 Land and Water Ecochemistry |
6 | P AGCH2003 or AGCH2004 or PLNT2001 or CHEM24XX or BCHM2XXX or ENVI2001 N AGCH3030, AGCH3031 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| AGEC2101 Market and Price Analysis |
6 | P AGEC1006 or (AGEC1003 and AGEC1004) or AGEC1002 or AGEC1102 or RSEC1031 or AGEC1031 N AGEC2001 |
Semester 2 |
| AGEC2102 Agribusiness Marketing |
6 | P AGEC1006 or AGEC1102 or RSEC1031 |
Semester 1 |
| AGEC2103 Production Economics |
6 | P ECON1001 or AGEC1006 or ( AGEC1003 and AGEC1004) or RESEC1031 N AGEC2003 |
Semester 1 |
| AGEC3101 Agribusiness Management |
6 | P AGEC2103 or AGEC2003 or AGEC1006 N AGEC3103 and AGEC3001 |
Semester 2 |
| AGRO3004 Managing Agro-Ecosystems |
6 | P AFNR1001, AFNR1002, PLNT2003, SOIL2003 and (BIOM2001 or ENVX2001) |
Semester 2 |
| ANSC3105 Animal Biotechnology |
6 | P (ANSC2002 or AVBS1002) and GENE2001 |
Semester 2 |
| ANSC3106 Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science 3 |
6 | P AVBS1002 N VETS3018 |
Semester 1 |
| AVBS3001 Agents of Disease |
6 | A Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-2 P AVBS2001 |
Semester 1 |
| AVBS3002 Laboratory Disease Investigation |
6 | A (CHEM1101 or CHEM1001) and (CHEM1102 or CHEM1002), BIOL1001 and BIOL1002, ANSC3103 and ANSC3104 and (BIOM2001 or ENVX2001) P AVBS2001, AVBS3001 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3007 Ecology |
6 | A Although not prerequisites, knowledge obtained from BIOL3006/3906, and BIOL3008/3908 and/or BIOL3009/3909, is strongly recommended. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, and one of ENVI (2111 or 2911) or GEOS(2115 or 2915). N BIOL3907 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3009 Terrestrial Field Ecology |
6 | A BIOL (3006 or 3906). Prior completion of one of these units is very strongly recommended. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology or ANSC2004 and BIOM2001. N BIOL3909 One 6 day field trip held in the pre-semester break (17 - 22 July 2011), and 4x4 hr practical classes during weeks 1-4 in Semester 2. |
S2 Intensive |
| BIOL3010 Tropical Wildlife Biology and Management |
6 | A None, although BIOL2012/2912 (Vertebrates and their Origins) would be useful. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology (BIOL/ENVI/PLNT), or equivalent. N BIOL3910 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Dates: 13 February - 18 February 2011 Northern Territory, followed by tutorials and practical classes at the University of Sydney 21 February - 25 February 2011. |
S1 Intensive |
| ENVX3002 Statistics in the Natural Sciences |
6 | P ENVX2001 or BIOM2001 or STAT2012 or STAT2912 |
Semester 1 |
| ENVI3111 Environmental Law and Ethics |
6 | A Intermediate Environmental Science. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Science or Agriculture units. N ENVI3001, ENVI3003 |
Semester 1 |
| ENVI3112 Environmental Assessment |
6 | A Intermediate Environmental Science. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Science or Agriculture units. N ENVI3002, ENVI3004 |
Semester 2 |
| ENTO2001 Agricultural Entomology |
6 | P 12 credit points of first year biology |
Semester 2 |
| PLNT2002 Aust Flora: Ecology and Conservation |
6 | P 6 credit points of a Junior unit of study N PLNT2902 |
Semester 1 |
| PLNT2003 Plant Form and Function |
6 | A 12 credit points of Junior Biology, or equivalent eg BIOL (1001 or 1101 or 1901 or 1911) and BIOL (1002 or 1902 or 1003 or 1903) N PLNT2903, BIOL2003, BIOL2903, CROP2001 |
Semester 2 |
| SOIL2003 Soil Properties and Processes |
6 | Semester 1 |
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Year 4 |
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| Year 4 has the following 48 credit point structure, comprising a research project and coursework units of study. | |||
Research Project |
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| Students will complete either Research Project B: | |||
| AVBS4013 Research Project B1 |
6 | P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 C AVBS4014 N AVBS4015, AVBS4016, AVBS4017, AVBS4018 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| AVBS4014 Research Project B2 |
6 | P (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3) and AVBS4013 N AVBS4015, AVBS4016, AVBS4017, AVBS4018 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| and 36 credit points of coursework units | |||
OR |
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| Research Project A (with Faculty permission): | |||
| AVBS4015 Research Project A1 |
6 | P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3. Students need to have obtained a second/third year WAM commensurate with obtaining a first class honours grade, and must have the approval of the faculty to enrol. C AVBS4016, AVBS4017, ABVS4018 N AVBS4013, AVBS4014 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| AVBS4016 Research Project A2 |
6 | P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3. Students need to have obtained a second/third year WAM commensurate with obtaining a first class honours grade, and must have the approval of the faculty to enrol. C AVBS4015, AVBS4017, AVBS4018 N AVBS4013, AVBS4014 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| AVBS4017 Research Project A3 |
6 | P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3. Students need to have obtained a second/third year WAM commensurate with obtaining a first class honours grade, and must have the approval of the faculty to enrol. C AVBS4015, AVBS4016, AVBS4018 N AVBS4013, AVBS4014 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| AVBS4018 Research Project A4 |
6 | P AVBS4015, Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3. Students need to have obtained a second/third year WAM commensurate with obtaining a first class honours grade, and must have the approval of the faculty to enrol. C AVBS4016, AVBS4017 N AVBS4013, AVBS4014 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| And 24 credit points of coursework units | |||
Coursework |
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| Students will select their coursework units from either the Animal Genetics Area of Interest, based at the Camperdown Campus, or the Animal Production Area of Interest, based at the Camden Campus. | |||
Animal Genetics area of interest (based at Camperdown Campus): |
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| Comprises a core of 24 credit points: | |||
| AVBS4003 Wildlife and Evolutionary Genetics |
6 | P ANSC3107, Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3018 Applications of Recombinant DNA Tech |
6 | P 12 credit points from MBLG (2071/2971), MBLG (2072/2972) and Intermediate Biology units. For BMedSc students: 36 credit points of Intermediate BMED units including BMED 2802. N BIOL3918 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3027 Bioinformatics and Genomics |
6 | P 12 credit points from MBLG (2071/2971), MBLG (2072/2972) and Intermediate Biology units. For BMedSc students: 36 credit points of Intermediate BMED units including BMED 2802. N BIOL3927 |
Semester 1 |
| GENE4015 Cytogenetics |
6 | P BIOM2001, GENE2001 |
Semester 2 |
| And for students completing Research Project B, 12 credit points of electives chosen from the Animal Production Area of Interest below: | |||
Animal Production area of interest (based at Camden Campus): |
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| Comprises either 36 or 24 credit points of elective units from the following list (there are no core units for this area of interest). Enrolment in elective units is subject to prerequisite and corequisite requirements, prohibitions and timetabling constraints. | |||
| AVBS4001 Animal Health and Disease |
6 | P ANSC3104, AVBS3001, (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3) |
Semester 1 |
| AVBS4002 Dairy Production and Technology |
6 | A Enrolled students are expected to have some understanding of key components of the dairy production system, including basic knowledge of animal physiology and nutrition. P ANSC3101, (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3) |
Semester 2 |
| AVBS4003 Wildlife and Evolutionary Genetics |
6 | P ANSC3107, Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 |
Semester 2 |
| AVBS4004 Food Safety Assessment and Management |
6 | P AVBS3001, AVBS4001, Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 |
Semester 2 |
| AVBS4005 Feed Technology |
6 | P ANSC3101, (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3) |
Semester 1 |
| AVBS4008 Intensive Animal Industries |
6 | P (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3) OR (Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3) |
Semester 2 |
| AVBS4009 Aquaculture |
6 | P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3 |
Semester 1 |
| AVBS4012 Extensive Animal Industries |
6 | P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3 |
Semester 1 |
Course rules
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (Honours)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
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| NH003 | Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Admission to candidature
0.
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
4 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in Table of units of study for Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points, comprising:
5 Progression rules
(1)
Candidates for the degree may enrol in the units of study prescribed for the fourth year of candidature only after completion of Year One to Year Three.
(2)
All candidates are required to undertake a minimum of 60 days of professional experience as a part of their overall training in this degree.
6 Requirements for the Honours degree
(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students who complete a research project set of units of study described in the Table of units for the degree in the final year of the program.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must obtain a minimum WAM of 65 in second and third year units of study and a minimum WAM of 65 in fourth year units of study. Completion of the degree is required in the minimum standard full time duration. The grade of honours will be determined by the final honours mark. The final honours mark is the average of the Second and Third Year WAM and the Fourth Year WAM.
7 Award of the degree
(1)
The Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience is awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class according to the rules specified in the following table:
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Description |
Minimum second and third year WAM |
Final Honours grade |
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Honours Class I |
70 |
Grade >= 75 |
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Honours Class II (Division 1) |
65 |
70 <= Grade < 75 |
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Honours Class II (Division 2) |
65 |
65 <= Grade < 70 |
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Honours not awarded |
Grade < 65 |
(2)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, but who have otherwise satisfied the course requirements, will be awarded the pass degree.
8 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.