Animal and Veterinary Sciences

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An exciting part of the Veterinary Sciences degree involves on the job training through Workplace Learning (WPL).

To assist you with your WPL journey, the following tabs contain important information and guides to ensure you are aware of your WPL requirements.

The following indicates your compulsory Workplace Learning (WPL) components:

Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science (and Integrated Honours (4488BS)

  • VSC122 - Veterinary Practice 1 (15 hours)
  • VSC222 - Veterinary Practice 2 (15 hours)
  • VSC331 - Diagnosis and Critical Thinking in Veterinary Science (480 hours)
  • VSC410 - Clinical Practice 1 (160 hours)
  • VSC420 - Clinical Practice 2 (28 hours)
  • VSC450 - Clinical Practice 3 (235 hours)
  • VSC460 - Veterinary Professional Practice (100 hours)
  • VSC471 - Clinical Rotation 1 - Equine Practice (105 hours)
  • VSC472 - Clinical Rotation 2 - Small Animal Practice (105 hours)
  • VSC473 - Clinical Rotation 3 - Dairy Cattle Practice (105 hours)
  • VSC474 - Clinical Rotation 4 - Rural Practice (105 hours)
  • VSC475 - Clinical Rotation 5 - Veterinary Diagnostic Services (105 hours)
  • VSC476 - Clinical Rotation 6 - Specialism Practice (105 hours)
  • VSC477 - Clinical Rotation 7 - Livestock Industries (105 hours)
  • VSC478 - Clinical Rotation 8 - Mixed Practice (105 hours)
  • VSC479 - Clinical Rotation 9 - State Veterinary Medicine (120 hours)
  • VSC480 - Clinical Rotation 10 - Clinical Extramural Studies 3 (105 hours)

Bachelor of Animal Science (5407AS)

  • ASC310 - Contemporary & Emerging Issues in Animal Science (225 hours)

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (4415VT)

  • ASC183 - Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing (15 days, minimum of 120 hours, 8 hours of contact at the clinic)
  • ASC184 - Applied Veterinary Nursing (15 days, minimum of 120 hours, 8 hours of contact at the clinic)
  • ASC391 - Surgery and Anesthesia Nursing (10 block days, 80 hours minimum)
  • ASC392 - Veterinary Medical Nursing (10 block days, 80 hours minimum)
  • ASC393 - Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Nursing (10 block days, 80 hours minimum))

Bachelor of Equine Science (5403ES)

  • ASC380 - Professional Practice (140 hours)

Master of Veterinary Studies (Research) (4700VT)

  • VSC511 - Veterinary Clinical Skills (280 hours)

or

  • VSC515 - Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice (280 hours)
  • VSC612 - Masters Research (80 hours)
  • VSC614 - Clinical Research Internship (80 hours)
  • VSC615 - Veterinary Masters Dissertation (160 hours)

Doctor of Veterinary Studies (4900VT)

  • VSC711 - Advanced Veterinary Clinical Skills (320 hours)
  • VSC712 - Doctorate Research Plan (70 hours)
  • VSC713 - Clinical Research Dissertation (480 hours)
  • VSC714 - Advanced Clinical Research Internship (160 hours)
  • VSC715 - Advanced Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice (320 hours)

It is compulsory as a Charles Sturt University student to obtain and maintain specific requirements throughout their degree

Charles Sturt University WPL requirements - Mandatory

Due date for requirements outlined below:

  • Q Fever Vaccination - no later than course commencement
  • Tetanus Vaccination – no later than course commencement
  • Uniform & ID Badge - 30 June

Charles Sturt University WPL requirements - Highly Recommended

  • Swine Flu Vaccination

Once Charles Sturt University WPL requirements are obtained, instructions on how to upload to InPlace can be found on the Faculty of Science and Health Interact2 site Faculty of Science and Health Interact 2

To support the Workplace Learning journey the following services will provide important information:

To assist with the Workplace Learning (WPL) journey, the following resources provide important information:

Pre-Placement Forms:

Need help or assistance?

Please contact the Faculty of Science and Health Workplace Learning Team.

Phone: +61 26933 3010
Email: FOSH-WPL@csu.edu.au