service academies, elite sporting academies such as the Australian Institute of Sport, corporate health and fitness programs, and local school and sporting teams. Career opportunities Graduates have a diverse range of depending on their interests and further studies. These include: teaching and coaching in educational, sporting or recreational settings, sporting teams or corporations; research and development; sports manufacturing; corporate health and fitness; roles within government agencies associated with sport, physical activity and health; and sports academies. A selection of subjects for this course include ?? Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science ?? Physiological Systems and Processes ?? Sport and Exercise Nutrition ?? Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics ?? Physiological Basis of Sport and Exercise ?? Strength Training and Conditioning ?? Advanced Biomechanics ?? Environmental and Sports Medicine
?? Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour ?? Sport and Exercise Science Practice ?? Sports Training and Rehabilitation
for professional registration with all veterinary boards in Australia and New Zealand. JCU’s separate application form for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science can be found at www.jcu.edu.au/fmhms/forms Course highlights Students complete a series of clinical placements and extramural practical work, where they learn about various animal industries and experience the broad range of clinical care. Students have full access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including a new Emergency Veterinary Centre and Hospital on the Townsville campus. A specialist large animal treatment facility on the Tablelands provides clinical experience and training for final year students. Career opportunities The range of employment opportunities for veterinarians is diverse and can include: clinical work in private practices as small animal practitioners or rural practitioners; government positions involving animal disease control and animal production; and livestock inspection and quarantine. Graduates can also enter higher degree studies for careers in pharmaceutical research, biomedical and animal nutrition
industries, biosecurity, agricultural agencies and human health areas. A selection of subjects for this course include ?? Biological Principles for Agricultural and Veterinary Science ?? Chemistry: A Central Science ?? Veterinary Professional Life ?? Biology and Biochemistry Cell for Veterinary Science and Agriculture ?? Plant Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Science ?? Animal Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Science ?? Physiology and Pharmacology for Veterinary Science ?? Integrated Animal Structure and Function ?? Transitions from Health to Disease ?? Veterinary Clinical Sciences ?? Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice
BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
Veterinarians play a major role in the health care of livestock, companion animals, zoo animals and sporting and laboratory animals. The School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences has extensive research expertise in tropical animal and veterinary science. Facilities include teaching laboratories, the JCU Veterinary Emergency Centre and Hospital, JCU’s tropical research cattle station “Fletcherview” at Charters Towers and the JCU Tableland Veterinary Teaching Resource Centre at Malanda. Students gain the skills to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases in pets, livestock, aquatic species and native fauna. Students also acquire a thorough knowledge of animal production systems, particularly tropical animal husbandry and aquaculture. The program is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and graduates are eligible
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