Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • To enter the Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences with Honours at La Trobe University, applicants generally need to have completed a relevant Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and demonstrate strong academic performance in their final year, with a minimum average of 60% across all third-year subjects and at least 65% in subjects related to the Honours discipline. Additionally, meeting minimum prerequisites, such as specific study scores in English, does not guarantee entry, as selection is competitive.
  • IELTS Overall 6, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • TOEFL IBT Overall 64, listening min. 12, Reading min. 13, Writing min. 21, Speaking min. 18
  • CAE 169
  • PTE 46

Career Outcomes

  • veterinary technician
  • veterinary nurse
  • laboratory technician
  • veterinary pathologist
  • veterinary laboratory diagnostician
  • nutritionist
  • animal health researcher