VETERINARY PROGRAM 2019 Admissions Guide - Faculty of Sciences

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VETERINARY PROGRAM 2019 Admissions Guide - Faculty of Sciences
VETERINARY PROGRAM
2019 Admissions Guide
VETERINARY PROGRAM 2019 Admissions Guide - Faculty of Sciences
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
                                                           Inherent requirements                                  Professional Accreditation
    The Bachelor of Science                                There are inherent requirements associated             At the University of Adelaide, the veterinary
                                                           with the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary               science program is comprised of two
    (Veterinary Bioscience)                                Bioscience) and the Doctor of Veterinary               degrees: the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary
                                                           Medicine program that prospective students             Bioscience) and the Doctor of Veterinary
    degree forms the first                                 need to be aware of before applying. These
                                                           requirements include, but are not limited to,
                                                                                                                  Medicine. To practice as veterinarians,
                                                                                                                  students must complete both degrees
    part of the veterinary                                 physical fitness, physical capacity to learn
                                                           how to handle a range of large and small
                                                                                                                  (six years in total).
                                                                                                                  The veterinary science program at the
                                                           animals; required vaccinations (specifically Q
    science program. It is                                 fever); and effective written communication.
                                                                                                                  University of Adelaide has been granted
                                                                                                                  accreditation by the Australasian Veterinary
                                                           Applicants must read the Inherent
                                                                                                                  Boards Council (AVBC), the Veterinary
    followed by a three-year                               requirements and vaccination guidelines
                                                                                                                  Surgeons’ Board of Hong Kong, and the
                                                           before submitting their applications. Details
                                                                                                                  Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK).
    postgraduate Doctor                                    of these requirements can be found at:
                                                           Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
                                                                                                                  Graduates from this program are eligible
                                                                                                                  for registration as veterinarians in all states
                                                           | Under useful links By applying for this
    of Veterinary Medicine                                 program, applicants acknowledge these
                                                                                                                  and territories of Australia, New Zealand,
                                                                                                                  Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa and
                                                           Inherent requirements and Vaccination
    degree that focuses on                                 guidelines.
                                                                                                                  the United Kingdom. In order to meet these
                                                                                                                  professional expectations, graduates must be
                                                           The University will make reasonable                    able to demonstrate their ability to perform
    the clinical skills required                           adjustments to the requirements of the                 various animal handling, manipulative,
                                                           veterinary programs to cater for students              therapeutic and diagnostic techniques.
    for veterinary practice.                               with disabilities but without compromising
                                                           the academic integrity of the programs.
                                                                                                                  The Veterinary Surgeons Board or
                                                                                                                  Veterinary Practitioners Board in any state
                                                           Where the inherent requirements cannot be
                                                                                                                  or territory of Australia may refuse to
                                                           met with reasonable adjustments, University
                                                                                                                  register a person not deemed fit to practise
    Students satisfactorily completing the                 staff can provide guidance regarding other
                                                                                                                  veterinary medicine by reason of infirmity,
    undergraduate degree (including                        program and career options.
                                                                                                                  injury, mental or physical illness, habitual
    completion of compulsory work placements,                                                                     drunkenness or addiction to a deleterious
    compliance with inherent requirements and              Domestic entry overview                                drug. In order to meet and maintain
    maintaining the minimum required GPA)                  Eligibility                                            accreditation standards with the AVBC, the
    will gain direct entry into the postgraduate                                                                  University of Adelaide is required to train
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.                  To be eligible for admission into the                  and graduate students who are eligible to be
    Veterinary Science at the University of                Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience),           registered as veterinarians.
    Adelaide has a unique focus on Australian              applicants must:
    livestock production, equine health,                   1. Meet the prerequisite requirements for
    aquaculture and biosecurity and involves                  the program; and
    input from a range of partner institutions,
                                                           2.Achieve an Australian Tertiary Admission
    government agencies and industry.
                                                             Rank (ATAR) of 90 or above for year
    For information on the program please visit              12 studies, or a cumulative Grade Point
    www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bscpv_bscaspv.html
                                                             Average (GPA) of 5 on a scale of 7 (or
                                                             equivalent) for tertiary studies, or have
                                                             STAT ranking in the top decile.
                                                           For more information on eligibility criteria,
                                                           please refer to:
                                                           www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bscpv_bscaspv.html

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Domestic applicants

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
    (VETERINARY BIOSCIENCE)
    The Bachelor of Science                        CRITICAL DATES FOR 2019 ENTRY
    (Veterinary Bioscience) degree forms           6 August 2018        Applications open for programs commencing in 2019
    the first part of the veterinary program.      10 August 2018       Prescribed questionnaire available via the admissions portal
    It is followed by a three year postgraduate    28 September 2018    SATAC Applications close
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree                                (Late applications will not be accepted)
                                                   5 October 2018       Submission of the prescribed questionnaire closes.
    that focuses on the clinical skills required                        (Late applications will not be accepted)
    for veterinary practice. This document         Late October 2018    Eligible applicants are notified of eligibility for an
                                                                        interview
    provides information for Domestic                                   Interview period (applicants will be allocated an
                                                   3-7 December 2018
    applicants applying for entry into                                  interview on any day of the interview period)

    the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary            Mid-December 2018    Year 12 results released through SATAC

    Bioscience) degree for 2019.                   Late December 2018   SATAC first preference offers are made

                                                   15 January 2019      SATAC main offer round

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HOW TO APPLY
    SATAC application                                       Step 1                 Step 2                    Step 3                   Step 4                    Step 5
    A formal application to the Bachelor of               Check that           Apply through              Submit the               If selected,              Application
    Science (Veterinary Bioscience) program              you meet the              SATAC                questionnaire*          attend interview              outcome
    must be lodged with SATAC by the early               prerequisites
    application closing deadline.                         (table below)
    Late applications will not be accepted.
                                                    *The questionnaire is available via the Admissions Portal (www.admissions.adelaide.edu.au).
                                                    It may take up to 48 hours to gain access from the time of submitting your SATAC application.
    Questionnaire
    The prescribed questionnaire must be
    completed and submitted to the School           PREREQUISITE SUBJECTS
    of Animal and Veterinary Sciences by the
    due date. Assessment of the questionnaire                                           Chemistry and Mathematical Methods
    will determine if an applicant will progress    SACE Stage 2                        If studies were undertaken prior to 2017, the equivalent Mathematics subject was
    to the next stage of the admission process.                                         called Mathematical Studies

    Applicants must submit a prescribed             IB                                  Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3),
                                                                                        Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
    questionnaire detailing their experiences
    working with animals and knowledge and          Equivalent university or            Applicants are advised to contact SATAC with regards to whether they
    interest in veterinary science. Relevant        bridging courses                    have/will complete equivalent pre-requisite courses.
    experiences may include any involvement
    with animals in a wide range of settings,
    including work experience, animals in the
    home environment, veterinary practices          Interview process                                             Selection process
    and other veterinary or animal production
                                                    Selection for interview                                       Applicants will be ranked for an offer
    enterprises, including family farms.
                                                                                                                  based on a combination of scores from the
    Applicants will also detail other activities    Selection for the interview process will be                   following two components:
    and interests that they are involved in that    based on the assessment of the prescribed
    demonstrate the breadth of their interest       questionnaire. Requests for special                           Academic results: 50%
    and ability to lead, succeed at tasks and       consideration from unsuccessful applicants
    contribute to the community. Relevant                                                                         Interview results: 50%
                                                    will not be considered.
    outside interests may include school                                                                          Information regarding an applicant or the
    extracurricular activities, membership of       Interview periods
                                                                                                                  status of his/her application is confidential
    community groups, membership of an              Applicants will be notified by email if they                  and cannot be released to members of family
    orchestra or choir or sporting teams, or        have been successful/unsuccessful in                          or friends.
    volunteer experience.                           receiving an interview. Interviews will be
    Late or incomplete applications will not be     held 3-7 December 2018 and interview
    accepted. Failure to submit the questionnaire   times will be allocated, therefore applicants
    electronically by the due date will result      must be available for all days and times.
    in the termination of the University’s          Interview process
    consideration of the application.
                                                    The Interview process will involve a multiple
    After applying through SATAC, domestic          mini interview (MMI) format which consists
    applicants should log in to the Admissions      of a series of short, structured interview
    Portal (admissions.adelaide.edu.au) from        stations in a timed circuit.
    14 August 2017 onwards to complete the
    questionnaire. Note: it may take up to          The interviewers in each station will assess
    48 hours to gain access from the time           the skills and qualities considered important
    of submitting your SATAC application.           for undertaking the program and in future
                                                    professional practice.
                                                    Interviews for all domestic students will be
                                                    conducted in person, face to face in South
                                                    Australia and only at the scheduled time with
                                                    no exceptions.

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HOW TO APPLY
                                              Change of preferences
                                              A change of preference involves changing the order of the existing
                                              preferences listed in your SATAC application. You can check or change
                                              your preferences online at www.satac.edu.au after you have lodged
                                              your SATAC application. SATAC staff will not accept a change of
                                              preference over the telephone.
                                              Please note that new applications for Bachelor of Science
                                              (Veterinary Bioscience) will not be considered after the closing date
                                              of 28 September 2018. However, if you wish to change the order of
                                              your existing preferences including Bachelor of Science (Veterinary
                                              Bioscience), you must do so by the deadline set by SATAC.
                                              Domestic offers
                                              All offers will be made through SATAC and successful applicants
                                              MUST respond to their formal SATAC offer before the stated
                                              response deadline.
                                              The University reserves the right to make offers outside of the formal
                                              SATAC offer rounds until all places are filled.
                                              Deferral
                                              Deferment of studies for one year is permitted for the Bachelor of
                                              Science (Veterinary Bioscience). Applicants wishing to defer their
                                              offer must choose the ‘defer’ response via SATAC (by the nominated
                                              response deadline) and follow all instructions provided by SATAC
                                              during the year in order to be guaranteed their place the following year.

                                               WHO TO CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
                                               Ask Adelaide’s can address all program enquiries over the phone or
                                               online. If they do not have the answer, enquiries will be referred to
                                               Faculty / School / Discipline staff for expert advice.

                                               ASK ADELAIDE

                                               Telephone: +61 8 8313 7335

                                               Free call: 1800 061 459

                                               www.adelaide.edu.au/student/enquiries

                                               SCHOOL OF ANIMAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES

                                               Email: avs_enquiries@adelaide.edu.au

                                               FACULTY OF SCIENCES

                                               Telephone: +61 8 8313 5673

                                               Email: faculty.sciences@adelaide.edu.au

                                               SATAC

                                               Telephone: (08) 8224 4000

                                               Telephone: 1300 138 440 (local call cost

                                               www.satac.edu.au

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