Vet & animal bio science students?

[Fennwick]

Hi everyone,
I have applied to study vet & animal bio science at Sydney uni this year. Just wondering if there's anyone else out there who has studied or is studying that course that could answer a few questions for me.
Cheers,
Dave

 

[thesilverbeast]

I'm doing that course at another university. Depending on questions I may be able to help.

 

[glassless_mind]

I'm studying veterinary science, in my final year, at the University of Queensland. Like "thesilverbeast" said, whether or not we can help would depend on your questions. The courses may differ between universities.

 

[Jason]

Hi everyone,
I have applied to study vet & animal bio science at Sydney uni this year. Just wondering if there's anyone else out there who has studied or is studying that course that could answer a few questions for me.
Cheers,
Dave

My missus did this very degree. She didn't love it, most people that do it tend to be those who really wanted vet science but can't get in. I'll tell you what I told her (typical, she didn't listen ), it looks VERY agrocultural... and it was. If you're happen working with cows, chickens, pigs etc you may like it. you also look at things that essentially relate to farm managment and productivity etc. Essentially, it's agroculture. She now works for genea (IVFsydney). The degree got her a job but not in the field very related to what she studied, some of her friends work for farming componies etc such as Red lea chicken looking at how to increase output etc. I hope this helps a little.

 

[PotterCrazy]

Animal Bioscience Student Right here!

Hi Everyone!

I am a second year AVBS (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) student at the University of Sydney. Someone said above that there are alot of kids who enter the course because they want to transfer to/didn't get in to vet science. That is definetly the case, but there are many who love the degree for what it is. The course really changes from 1st year to 2nd year and although its a demanding course, its really worth it. The degree has changed hands from the Agriculture Faculty to the Veterinary Science faculty a couple of years ago, and they are really working hard on the curriculum to reflect this.

However, In 1st year we did do alot of agricultural/plant based work such as collecting plant samples and plant form and function in biology. There was also basic chemistry and statistics which were a bore. Animal pracs were similar to the vet kids (driving down to Camden farms and handling the production animals).

In second year you can really tell you're in the vet faculty, we learn alot about disease and pathology behind it (including microscopy work and case studies) with the vet kids, as well as doing heaps of dissections, including a group dog dissection in 2nd semester. Genetics, statistics, and animal conservation subjects (with the vet kids) are also part of this.

Third year electives include biotechnology, ethics and welfare, agri-economics etc.

The best bit, some argue is that we get to go on placements to farms, research groups, businesses etc (like a work experience for uni students) so where you go is really up to you (even overseas).

In terms of mature agers, there were about 9 last year, and thats dropped to about 5-6 this year. This is really the kind of degree that what you put in, you get back.

Hope that helps, feel free to ask more questions!