James Cook University

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary

Build the skills to support animal health and welfare, communicate solutions to complex problems, and implement and monitor treatment and management plans. Benefit from extensive practical experience at JCUs on-campus Veterinary and Emergency Centre and Hospital, as well as Fletcherview Station, a local working cattle station west of Townsville. With a strong focus on rural and remote contexts, you will be equipped to take your degree anywhere.

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Duration
5 years
Qualification
Bachelor Honours Degree
AQF 8
Campus
Townsville
QLD · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 105718M
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Course overview

Build the skills to support animal health and welfare, communicate solutions to complex problems, and implement and monitor treatment and management plans. Benefit from extensive practical experience at JCUs on-campus Veterinary and Emergency Centre and Hospital, as well as Fletcherview Station, a local working cattle station west of Townsville. With a strong focus on rural and remote contexts, you will be equipped to take your degree anywhere.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C); Recommended Knowledge: Biology (Units 3/4,C) 2. Recognised Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific score and prerequisites; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 94L 23 · R 23 · W 23 · S 23
  • PTE AcademicOverall 65L 58 · R 58 · W 58 · S 58
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 185L 176 · R 176 · W 176 · S 176
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 185L 176 · R 176 · W 176 · S 176

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C); Recommended Knowledge: Biology (Units 3/4,C)

  • Additional entry requirement

    Recognised Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific score and prerequisites; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Semester 1JCU Townsville——$71,688per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • James Cook University - Townsville

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    James Cook Dr, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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  • JCU Townsville

    James Cook Drive, TOWNSVILLE, QLD, 4811, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)jcu.edu.au
  2. James Cook Universityjcu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. JCU Brisbane Prospectus 2026Official source
  5. Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at James Cook University: Fees & Entry Requirements