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 (Honors) Integrated Honours (4488BS)

  • VSC122 - Veterinary Practice 1 (2 Days)
  • VSC222 - Veterinary Practice 2 (2 Days)
  • VSC331 - Diagnosis and Critical Thinking in Veterinary Science (60 Days)
  • VSC410 - Clinical Practice 1 (20 Days)
  • VSC420 - Clinical Practice 2 (4 Days)
  • VSC450 - Clinical Practice 3 (30 Days)
  • VSC460 - Veterinary Professional Practice (7 Days)
  • VSC471 - Clinical Rotation 1 - Equine Practice (15 Days)
  • VSC472 - Clinical Rotation 2 - Small Animal Practice (15 Days)
  • VSC473 - Clinical Rotation 3 - Dairy Cattle Practice (15 Days)
  • VSC474 - Clinical Rotation 4 - Rural Practice (15 Days)
  • VSC475 - Clinical Rotation 5 - Veterinary Diagnostic Services (15 Days)
  • VSC476 - Clinical Rotation 6 - Specialism Practice (15 Days)
  • VSC477 - Clinical Rotation 7 - Livestock Industries (15 Days)
  • VSC478 - Clinical Rotation 8 - Mixed Practice (15 Days)
  • VSC479 - Clinical Rotation 9 - State Veterinary Medicine (15 Days)
  • VSC480 - Clinical Rotation 10 - Clinical Extramural Studies 3 (15 Days)

Bachelor of Animal Science (5407AS)

  • ASC310 - Contemporary & Emerging Issues in Animal Science (30 days)

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (4415VT)

  • ASC180 - Animal Handling and Health Care (5 Days)
  • ASC183 - Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing (15 Days)
  • ASC184 - Applied Veterinary Nursing (15 Days)
  • ASC391 - Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery Nursing (10 Days)
  • ASC392 - Veterinary Medical Nursing (10 Days)

Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialisation) (5403ES)

  • ASC380 - Professional Practice (20 days)

Master of Veterinary Studies (Research) (4721VT)

  • VSC511 - Veterinary Clinical Skills (40 days)
  • VSC515 - Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice (40 days)
  • VSC612 - Masters Research (10 days)
  • VSC614 - Clinical Research Internship (10 days)
  • VSC615 - Veterinary Masters Dissertation (20 days)

Doctor of Veterinary Studies (4900VT)

  • VSC711 - Advanced Veterinary Clinical Skills (40 days)
  • VSC712 - Doctorate Research Plan (10 days)
  • VSC713 - Clinical Research Dissertation (60 days)
  • VSC714 - Advanced Clinical Research Internship (20 days)
  • VSC715 - Advanced Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice (40 days)

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

Charles Sturt University WPL requirements

Due first year of study and no later than 30 September

  • Q Fever Vaccination
  • Uniform & ID Badge

Information can be found on the Faculty of Science and Health Interact 2 site Charles Sturt students and staff are required to self enrol to obtain access by following the following guide:

How to enrol in the Interact2 site

Download the discipline requirements checklist

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

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

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