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Bachelor of Science (Veterinary), BSc(Vet)

Bachelor of Science (Veterinary), BSc(Vet)

(see also Bachelor of Science (Veterinary) units of study)

After the completion of third or fourth year of the BVSc degree, students may undertake one year of supervised research in an area of veterinary science. Graduates are awarded a BSc(Vet).

Units of study

Units of study are subject to alteration. Units of study and arrangements for units of study, including staff allocated, as stated in this or any other publication, announcement or advice of the University, are an expression of intent only and are not to be taken as a firm offer or undertaking. The University reserves the right to discontinue or vary such units of study, arrangements or staff allocations at any time without notice.

Coordinators

The coordinator for each unit of study is indicated below the credit point value. These are subject to change.

Books

Students are advised not to buy textbooks until lectures commence and lecturers recommend the preferred books.

Units of study

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Bachelor of Science (Veterinary)
VETS4042
Veterinary Research A 		24    P Veterinary Science Years 1, 2 and 3.
C VETS4043

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

 Semester 1
VETS4043
Veterinary Research B 		24    P VETS4042

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

 Semester 2

Course rules

 

Bachelor of Science (Veterinary)

Bachelor of Science (Veterinary) (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 and stream title
NH001 Bachelor of Science (Veterinary)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admission criteria.
(2)
Admission to candidature requires the completion of a minimum of three years of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney with a minimum pass grade in all units of study completed to that point.

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 Science (Veterinary).
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points of research units of study.

5 Requirements for the Honours degree

Honours will be awarded to meritorious students who complete the pass degree with a WAM of 65 and above.

6 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Science (Veterinary) is awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the following table:

Description

Mark Range

Honours Class I

Mark >= 80

Honours Class II (Division 1)

75 <= Mark < 80

Honours Class II (Division 2)

70 <= Mark < 75

Honours Class III

65 <= Mark < 70

Honours not awarded

Mark < 65
(2)
Candidates who do not obtain WAM of at least 65 will be awarded the pass degree.

7 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.

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