Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Science

School

Veterinary Science School

Units

10

Duration

Two Semesters

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

General contact hours 30 Hours/ Week

Restricted

Enrolment restricted to Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (Honours) (Gatton) students.

Assessment methods

Case reports; case log; skills list; performance assessment

Course enquiries

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) Gatton In Person Profile unavailable

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Course duration

This is a year long course. It commences in Semester 1, 2025 and completes in Semester 2, 2025.

Course description

This course provides hands-on, advanced training for veterinary technologists. Students will be based in approved, referral veterinary practices or other animal/technical environments (e.g. zoos, research institutes, government agencies). They will work as part of a para-veterinary team in managing clinical or professional caseload and activities, under the guidance of UQ staff and an external preceptor. This Work Integrated Learning approach to training will prepare the student for an advanced level of professional practice, as well as enhancing their employment prospects through acquisition of contextually appropriate skills and competences. Students commencing in Semester 1 full-time enrol in VETS6621 for 2 consecutive semesters. Students commencing in Semester 2 full-time enrol in VETS6622 for 2 consecutive semesters.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) Gatton In Person Profile unavailable
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) Gatton In Person Profile unavailable
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) Gatton Internal Profile unavailable
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) Gatton Internal Profile unavailable
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) Gatton Internal Profile unavailable
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) Gatton Internal Profile unavailable
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) Gatton Internal Profile unavailable
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) Gatton Internal Profile unavailable