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What HSC subjects and ATAR do you need for Veterinary and Animal Science?
Veterinary science, veterinary technology and animal science. Becoming a vet takes five to six years.
10 courses at 5 universities. Median starting salary $75,000; 85.6% of graduates in full-time work (QILT 2025).
HSC subjects you need
- Prerequisites (must take): none listed by more than a few Universities
- Assumed knowledge (should take): Any science subject (2 of 5 Universities), Mathematics Advanced or higher (2 of 5 Universities)
- Recommended (helpful): none listed by more than a few Universities
Lowest selection ranks, 2026 admissions
| Course | University | Lowest selection rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Veterinary Technology | Charles Sturt University | 78.20 |
| Bachelor of Animal Science | University of New England | 77.95 |
| Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) (Zoology) | Western Sydney University | 76.70 |
| Bachelor of Animal Science | Charles Sturt University | 74.15 |
| Bachelor of Animal Science | University of New England | 70.00 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Technology | Southern Cross University | Not published |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honours) | Southern Cross University | Not published |
| Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience | University of Sydney | Not published |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | University of Sydney | Not published |