Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences

La Trobe University

With La Trobe's Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences, you can turn your love of animals into a fulfilling career.

Study the basics of animal science, including breeding, nutrition and animal welfare. You'll also delve into global issues such as food security, epidemics and pandemics, and the environmental impacts of animal agriculture. In later years you'll explore animal psychology, biochemistry and immunology.

You'll get the opportunity to learn:

Animal science

Build important foundations in all aspects of animal science, including animal health, nutrition, physiology, welfare, reproduction and management.

Microbiology

Learn about microorganisms, how they live, how they work and how they cause disease.

Metabolic biochemistry

Become familiar with the underlying biochemical processes that occur in animals, including those used to generate energy to maintain body function.

Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences intended learning outcomes

Develop scientific written reports related to animal and veterinary bioscience that communicate professionally to peers and lay communities

Analyse and evaluate evidence from experiments, scientific reports and journals to make recommendations on animal and veterinary issues locally and internationally.

Analyse and generate solutions for complex problems in animal and veterinary bioscience.

Analyse real world problems in animal and veterinary bioscience using systematic approaches to reasoning and understanding of scientific concepts.

Apply effective teamwork through collaboration, negotiation and communication to complete professional projects and tasks.

Critically apply a coherent grasp of the values that shape the work of a scientist in animal and veterinary bioscience.

Apply detailed knowledge and understanding of animal science to identify, analyse and solve problems with the health, welfare and management of domesticated and captive wild animals.

Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences career opportunities

You'll graduate ready for employment in a range of animal industry roles. With further study, you could also go on to a career as a veterinarian.

Depending on the electives you choose, you could pursue a career as a:

Conservation scientist

Use your knowledge to protect wildlife and improve land usage for governments, farmers and other stakeholders.

Microbiologist

Study bacteria, viruses and fungi to understand how they contribute to health and sickness in animals.

Animal health officer

Inspect facilities to ensure animal health, sanitation and wellbeing. This may include livestock markets, hatcheries, pet stores, animal quarantines, labs and feedlots.

Animal biosecurity officer

Protect the economy, human health and the environment from problems associated with pests and diseases of animals and residues in animal products.