Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Entry Requirements
Assumed Knowledge: HSC 2 unit maths & chemistry
Recommended Study: HSC Biology
Intake: 90 CSP
Duration: 4 years full-time (incl. honours)
Part-time study: available
Mid-year entry: not available
Information for Domestic (local) students:
2009 UAI cut-off: 82.60 (equivalent to 84.05 ATAR)
UAC course code: 512105
Information for International Students:
CRICOS code: 053423E
English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (min. 6.0 in each band) or IBT 90 (min 21 in Writing)
2009 USFP: 6.9
Additional requirements: Demonstrated aptitude for science-based study
For more information about the course, click on the links below or come to Sydney Uni Live!, Saturday August 29, 2009.
More information for: Domestic Applicants | Alternative entry for domestic students | International Students
Information for Domestic (Local) Students
All domestic (local) students must apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). Additional documentation and/or applications may be required for alternative entry schemes, please see below for further information.
Year 12 students
Local Year 12 students should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Admission for Year 12 applicants is based solely on performance in the Higher School Certificate Examination with applicants ranked on the basis of their ATAR (UAI) or interstate equivalent.
Alternative Entry Schemes if you do achieve the required ATAR:
Please visit the Admissions Office website to find out about other special entry schemes.
Students with previous tertiary study (“transferring” to Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)
Students studying another degree program who wish to transfer to the Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience must apply through UAC. Results from tertiary study will only be considered if you have successfully completed one or more years of full time study (or the equivalent at part time) of a Bachelor’s degree level award course at an accredited tertiary institution.
When applying to transfer, a recalculated ranking incorporating both the original HSC result and tertiary Grade Point Average (GPA) will be used to rank non-recent school leavers for competitive entry. The tertiary GPA and UAI/ATAR (or interstate equivalent) will be given approximately a 50/50 weighting in this recalculation.
Most students who accept a transfer will need to apply for credit from their previous degree.
Mature Age Entry
Applicants are advised to check the mature age entry website and contact the special admissions office to ensure that they qualify for mature age entry before enrolling for a preparation course.
For mature age entrants, admission is based on the successful completion of an approved preparatory course that is considered to be equivalent to the program and standard required of candidates for the HSC. For Animal and Veterinary Bioscience, the approved preparatory courses are:
- University Preparation Course (mathematics and science)
- Limited HSC (English, mathematics, chemistry and biology)
- Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (mathematics, chemistry and biology)
Further information about mature age entry can be obtained from the Mature age entry website or by contacting the Special Admissions Office.
Alternative Entry Schemes for Local Students
All applicants who wish to be admitted under an alternative entry scheme must lodge an application with UAC. Additional documentation and/or applications may be required, please see below for details.
Rural Entry Scheme (NEW in 2010)
Current NSW HSC students may be eligible for entry under the Faculty of Veterinary Science Rural Entry Scheme. For more information please visit the rural entry scheme webpage.
Flexible Entry Program
Applicants who do not gain the required UAI for entry may be eligible to apply for one of a limited number of places in the BAnVetBioSc via the Flexible Entry program. To find out more about Flexible Entry please contact the the Animal and Veterinary Bioscience undergraduate officer, Lisa Ashley, on +61 2 9351 2445 or email biosci@vetsci.usyd.edu.au.
Flexible entry applications for 2010 are due by January 8, 2010.
Download the Flexible Entry Application form (pdf, 37KB)
Information for International Students
If you are an international student sitting an Australian Year 12 examination in Australia you should apply through UAC. All other international student applicants should obtain an application form from the International Office.
International applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic performance and must have achieved a similar standard to that expected of an Australian student seeking entry. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic achievement in their final year of secondary education (Year 12 or equivalent) or their previous tertiary studies (Bachelor’s degree level) from a recognised University.
All applicants must demonstrate an aptitude for science-based study.
If you are an Australian citizen but have academic qualifications from overseas, you should apply through UAC. If you are a permanent resident (non-citizen) of Australia, you also should apply through UAC.