Course

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

The University of Queensland · Gatton · Gatton Campus · Science, Medicine & Health

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Key facts

Campus
Gatton Campus · Gatton
City
Gatton, Queensland
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
22 Feb 2027 · Semester 1
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 54,096 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Semester 1, 2027 Starts 22 February 2027 Gatton Campus
Earlier start dates this year (1)
  • Semester 1, 2026 Started 23 February 2026 Gatton Campus

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQTOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.

  • TOEFL iBT — 87 overall

    IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQTOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.

  • PTE Academic — 64 overall (no band below 60)

    IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQTOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.

Academic entry requirements

  • Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C) General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C) We recommend studying Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.

Scholarships at The University of Queensland

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About this course

The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology will equip you with the theoretical and practical skills for a career as a para-veterinary healthcare specialist. You'll study animal handling and care, welfare and behaviour, applied and clinical nutrition, mechanisms of animal disease and diagnostic techniques. You'll also learn about clinical aspects of small and large animal health, veterinary pharmacology veterinary surgical and medical nursing principles, and veterinary practice management. You can choose from a wide range of elective courses to broaden or focus your skills. Enhance your skills by concurrently enrolling in the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, the Certificate III in Rural Operations or the Farm Ready program. The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology may be used as a pathway into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) program. Credit may be available towards the BVetSc(Hons) for up to 6 units of level 1 and 6 units of level 2 courses completed in the BVetTech. Please contact UQ Admissions, should you require further information. Note: Third year of the program commences in semester 1 only and must be completed full-time.

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology is a bachelor course at The University of Queensland in Gatton, Queensland. It is listed as 3 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2026, Semester 1, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 54,096 for 2026 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
2387
CRICOS
087886D

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated August 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.