Professional Development
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The Animal and Veterinary Bioscience program includes a compulsory professional development component. Students are required to undertake a minimum of 60 days of practical experience with relevant animal or animal-related enterprises, businesses, government departments, research and volunteer organisations throughout their degree and during university holidays. Professional Development is an integral part of the BAnVetBioSc that students find challenging and rewarding. It is an excellent way for students to pursue and develop specific areas of interest, and make contacts that may assist them in their graduate careers. In third year, students will enrol in the Professional Development unit of study and complete a number of case studies based on seminars provided by industry guests. |
Crystal and Katie, about to graduate with BAnVetBioSc, undertaking Professional Development at an Alpaca property during their second year |
In the past, students have gained experience in a wide variety of regions and organisations, both within Australia and overseas. For example, previous students have undertaken professional experience in: commercial cattle production, equine science, marine wildlife and research, aquaculture, IVF clinics, wool production, conservation genetics, parasitology research, zoo animal care, fauna surveys, artifical breeding programs and stock and station agent operations. The professional development program’s major objectives are to:
- Provide students with the opportunity to experience the major and emerging animal industries first-hand;
- Provide students with experience in the production, development, finance, marketing, research and management of domestic, native and exotic animals and animal products across a range of environments and managerial systems;
- Encourage awareness of current issues associated with animal science in a global context;
- Develop and apply the range of interpersonal skills necessary to establish a professional rapport with clients, colleagues and academics;
- Allow students the opportunity to develop particular interests that may inform their choice of career; and
- Give students experience in writing a professional, consultant-style report.