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SCHOOL OF ANIMAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Locked Bag 588Boorooma StreetWagga Wagga NSW 2650
Tel: +61 2 6933 2791Email: [email protected]/vetABN 83 878 708 55 BACHELOR OF VETERINARY
BIOLOGY / BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
BVetBiol/BVSc
SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION PACK - INTERNATIONAL
2017 ENROLMENT
www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/veterinary_science Application Pack for International Applicants
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science
BVetBiol/BVSc
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS Applications close 30 September 2016 for 2017 entry. (Late applications will not be accepted)
1. Who can use this form? International applicants
Note: If you are an international student but living in and undertaking an educational qualification in Australia, follow the application procedures as for Australian citizens and residents
2. To gain entry to the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science, applicants will be ranked on the following selection criteria:
A high level of academic ability demonstrated through previous studies, especially in the Sciences and Mathematics.
A demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, rural and / or regional communities, veterinary science and animal production.
An understanding of the unique ethical and practical issues that confront veterinarians involved with rural and / or regional practice and animal production.
The capacity to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Have completed the International Language Testing System (IELTS), or other government approved language test) with an average score overall of 7 or better with a minimum of 7 in any one section, undertaken within the last 2 years OR have completed formal education in an English speaking country.
For more information visit: www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/veterinary_science
3. These selection criteria should be demonstrated through the following three step process:
All applicants must lodge a direct application with the university or via an international recruitment representative http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/international/csu-in-your-country/csu-agents
Apply online . Applications received after Friday 30 September 2016 will NOT be considered for entry in 2017. Ensure you submit your complete academic transcript, including grade key and any other information which will assist in converting your grade.
Download the International Supplementary Application Form and submit to the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences. Email completed application to [email protected]. Supplementary application forms will only be accepted between 1 August and the last Friday in September each year. NO late entries will be accepted.
Applicants selected for interview will be advised by email in due course. Interviews will be conducted by telephone in early December.
CREDITSCredit eligibility will be considered for a limited number of subjects in the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science and will not result in shortening of the degree. Under normal circumstances, credits will be considered for the following subjects only: CHM102 Chemistry for Dental and Veterinary Sciences (prerequisite for VSC226); BCM210 Foundations & Techniques in Biochemistry; ASC273 Animal Nutrition; ASC221 Animal Genetics. Credit eligibility will be conferred by the Subject Coordinator.
GUIDE TO COMPLETING THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FORMThe International Supplementary Application Pack provides information for different types of applicants including: school leavers, gap year students, university students who have not yet completed their studies, people who have either completed or partially completed undergraduate study and postgraduate students.
Save a copy of this form to your computer and complete this copy. Email this form (in word format) along with supporting documents (in pdf file format and not picture files) to [email protected]. Your International Supplementary Application Form must be received in the [email protected] mailbox by Friday 30 September 2016.
All applicants must attach a photocopy of their photo page of their passport.
Incomplete applications may not be considered. You will not be contacted in relation to any information missing from your application.
Submission of late documentation will not be accepted for entry for the following year. It is important that all documentation that is requested in the application is included at the time of submission.
All academic transcripts must be verified as a true and accurate copy. Further information on Verification of documents.
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BVetBiol/BVScSECTION 1: Personal Details (Page 1 of 6)Complete your personal details and contact information. Email will be the method of communication used to contact you throughout the application process. Please ensure the email address you provide is current and will remain so throughout the application process. Please also ensure that our email address ([email protected]) is included in your list of contacts to avoid our communication being sent to your ‘junk mail’.
SECTION 2: Eligibility Checklist (Page 2 of 6)Please complete to assess your eligibility for applying, and include in your application
SECTION 3: Academic Information – You should only complete one part in this section. (Page 3 of 6)Complete Part A – if you have completed or are completing Year 12 studies or equivalent this year (but not yet studied university)
Complete Part B – if you are not a current Year 12 student but have completed Year 12 or overseas equivalent within the last 7 years and have NOT studied at university.
Complete Part C – if you are studying at Bachelor level degree or higher (excluding Graduate Certificate) at university this year and/or have studied at university within the last 7 years and will have completed a minimum of one year FTE by the end of this year but have NOT completed a degree previously or this year. Ensure that you provide results for the whole of your degree to this point in time.
Complete Part D – if you have gained university qualifications within the last 7 years at bachelor degree or higher (excluding Graduate Certificate) or will gain university qualifications in the current year.
SECTION 4: Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Experience (Page 4 of 6)This section is your opportunity to demonstrate your interest in, and commitment to, rural and / or regional communities, veterinary science and animal production. This may include work experience in veterinary practices and other veterinary or animal production enterprises, including family farm where you have gained experience relevant to your interest in the livestock industries and veterinary science. Please note the listed experiences must have been completed within the past 7 years.
Please Note: You should complete an entry for each experience you have had. You can list up to 12 experiences. You should also attach documents (Validations, statements from employers, certificates etc) to support each experience to
the back of the Supplementary Application Form. Be sure to include all applicable family farm experiences and validation by the family farm enterprise Referees or enterprises cited in this section may be contacted as part of the selection process.
SECTION 5: Issues Facing Animal Industries (Page 5 of 6)Briefly discuss (in the space provided) one of the selected issues facing Australian Animal Industries, providing arguments for and against such issue. Include references for any materials such as books, journals or websites you have used to research your topic.
SECTION 6: Letter to the Head, School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University (Page 5 of 6)Write a letter (in the space provided) addressed to the Head of the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. In your letter, discuss why you believe you should be selected to enter the veterinary science program at Charles Sturt University. Include your voluntary involvement in community and cultural activities as well as any leadership experiences you have gained. Do not exceed the space provided.
DISCLOSURE FORM (Page 6 of 6)Completion of the Disclosure Form is a requirement of graduates who wish to become registered veterinarians in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or the United Kingdom by the Australian Veterinary Board Council Inc. Carefully read this disclosure before completing, signing and returning with your Supplementary Application. Failure to return the Disclosure may jeopardise your application.
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BVetBiol/BVScCHECKLIST - COMPILATION OF APPLICATION
Have you:
Provided a main and secondary email address in Section 1? Email will be the main method CSU’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences will use for communication with you throughout the application process.
Completed the Supplementary Application Form, with full name (and student number, if applicable) on each page, and included phone number area codes and postcodes?
All applicants must attach a photocopy of their photo page of their passport
Included your full name on EACH page of the Supplementary Application Form, including all pages of additional documentation?
Have you compiled the Supplementary Application form in the following order?1. Your completed Supplementary Application Form (Pages 1 – 6)2. Copies of your academic information, ie school reports and/or academic transcripts including the grading key. 3. Animal Husbandry/Veterinary experiences supporting documents in order as listed in Section 4 - A limit of ONE
validation per experience4. Other supporting information – limit of a maximum of five pages
Completed and signed the Disclosure Form (Page 6)? Only one copy of this document is required.
Applications must be received via email on or before Friday 30 September, 2016.
Supplementary Application Packs and enquiries regarding your application should be directed to:
Veterinary Science Applications OfficerSchool of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Charles Sturt UniversityLocked Bag 588
Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia 2678E: [email protected]
P: 02 6933 2791
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SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FORM – 2017 ENROLMENT
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Applications close Friday 30 September 2016. Late applications will NOT be accepted. The form SHOULD be completed electronically, printed and then submitted with the required supporting documentation.
Save a copy of this form and complete the saved copy. Please do not handwrite.
Use the Tab key to navigate between fields.
SECTION 1: PERSONAL DETAILS (‘Email 1’ will be our main method of communication, please ensure it is current for the duration of the application process including in 2017).
Family Name Given Name(s)
Gender Date of Birth
Phone 1: Phone 2:
Email 1: Email 2:
Home Address
Suburb/Town State PCode
What is your country of citizenship? What is your country of birth?
What is your first Language?
Please email application and all supporting documentation on or before Friday 30 September 2016 to:
[email protected] School of Animal and Veterinary SciencesCharles Sturt UniversityLocked Bag 588Wagga Wagga NSW 2678Australia
Phone: +61 2 6933 2791
Date Received Date Entered
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SECTION 2: ELIGIBLITY CHECKLIST
A You are a school leaver or B You are a current or previous university student
Have completed or will complete Year 12 studies or equivalent within the last 7 years.
Have reached or are likely to reach the equivalent of an ATAR of 90 or above.
Have completed a minimum of one year full time of a bachelor degree (or higher, excluding Graduate Certificate) within the last 7years.
Have achieved or are likely to achieve the minimum required Grade Point Average (GPA) for the years of degree completed (See Admission Requirements for details).
C As a selection requirement, you MUST be able to tick the “Essential” boxes below to be eligible for consideration for entry into Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science at CSU.
ESSENTIAL
Have gained animal production experiences, eg cattle, sheep, horses, goats, pig, poultry etc within the past 7 years, preferably at a commercial enterprise
AND / OR
Have gained veterinary clinic experience within the past 7 years, preferably in rural or regional areas
AND
Be able to provide references or proof of placement for all experiences
ALSO
Be able to demonstrate sufficient English proficiency by satisfying one of the following criteria:
• attained within the last two years, an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 7.0 in all sections; or
• have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
• were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
• have completed senior secondary education or at least one year of full-time university study in one of the following countries:
American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore,
Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia;
or
• have successfully completed on year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post- secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.
To be competitive for a place in Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science, you should be able to tick most of the “Highly Desirable” boxes below:
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
Have studied the Sciences and high level Mathematics for Year 12
Have studied a science based degree
Have an understanding of unique ethical issues that confront veterinarians involved with rural and/or regional veterinary practice
Have an understanding of unique practical issues that confront veterinarians involved with animal production
D AND MUST
Be able to commence the course next year (you cannot defer this course)
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CSU STUDENT NUMBER (if applicable): FULL NAME:
CSU STUDENT NUMBER (if applicable): FULL NAME:
SECTION 3: COMPLETE ONE PART ONLY: A B C D
PART A – ACADEMIC INFORMATION To be completed if you have completed year 12 studies or equivalent this year (but not yet studied at university):
Year 12 (equivalent) score
Name of School
Suburb / Town
State / Region Country
Attach verified copies of your two most recent school reports If available your official Year 12 or equivalent results
PART B – ACADEMIC INFORMATION
To be completed if you completed Year 12 studies or equivalent previously but have completed Year 12 within the last 7 years and have NOT studied at university.Year completed school
Year 12 (equivalent) score
Name of School
Suburb / Town
State / Region Country
Attach verified copies of the following:Your official Year 12 or equivalent results
PART C – ACADEMIC INFORMATION – PARTIALLY COMPLETED UNIVERSITY STUDIESTo be completed if are studying at university this year OR have studied at university within the last 7 years and NOT completed a degree and will have completed a minimum of one year FTE by the end of this year.
Name of University
Country of study:
Course at University Length of Course
Year commenced Year completing
Attach certified copies of the following:ALL university results, including this year’s results and your GPA (if known) and grading keyYour official Year 12 results
PART D – ACADEMIC INFORMATION - COMPLETED UNIVERSITY STUDIESTo be completed if you have gained or will gain university qualifications this year or within the last 7 years at bachelor degree or higher (excluding Graduate Certificate)
Degree University YearCommenced
YearCompleted
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Attach copies of your academic transcripts, including GPA (if known).
CSU STUDENT NUMBER (if applicable): FULL NAME:
SECTION 4: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY/VETERINARY EXPERIENCEPlease complete an entry below for each relevant experience listing the activities you performed. Include family farms, veterinary practices and other veterinary or animal production enterprises where you have gained experience relevant to your interest in the livestock industries and veterinary science. You must attach documents (validations, references, statements from employers, certificates etc) to support each experience, including family enterprises, to the back of the Supplementary Application Form. Experiences without validation, or completed more than 7 years ago will not be considered.1. Name of Enterprise Validation AttachedType of Enterprise Contact Name/Number List the activities you performed:
Year/s (eg 2016, 2010-2016) Estimated Total Days
2. Name of Enterprise Validation AttachedType of Enterprise Contact Name/Number List activities you performed:
Year/s (eg 2016, 2010-2016) Estimated Total Days
3. Name of Enterprise Validation AttachedType of Enterprise Contact Name/Number List activities you performed:
Year/s (eg 2016, 2010-2016) Estimated Total Days
4. Name of Enterprise Validation AttachedType of Enterprise Contact Name/Number List activities you performed:
Year/s (eg 2016, 2010-2016) Estimated Total Days
5. Name of Enterprise Validation AttachedType of Enterprise Contact Name/Number List activities you performed:
Year/s (eg 2016, 2010-2016) Estimated Total Days
6. Name of Enterprise Validation AttachedType of Enterprise Contact Name/Number
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List activities you performed:
Year/s (eg 2016, 2010-2016) Estimated Total Days
If you have more experiences please use Additional Section 4
CSU STUDENT NUMBER (if applicable): FULL NAME:
SECTION 5: ISSUES FACING AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL INDUSTRIESIn the space provided, choose ONE (1) of the following and provide arguments for and against the; A) Use of whips in Australian horse industries OR B) Banning of greyhound racing in NSW OR C) Use of poly-
pipe to handle and move cattle
SECTION 6: LETTER TO THE HEAD OF THE SCHOOL OF ANIMAL & VETERINARY SCIENCESIn the space provided, please write a letter to the Head of the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, discussing why you believe you should be selected to enter the veterinary science program at CSU. Dear Head, School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences
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SCHOOL OF ANIMAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES FACULTY OF SCIENCE Locked Bag 588Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Tel: +61 2 6933 2791Email: [email protected]/vetABN 83 878 708 55
Disclosure Form - Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Please read the following document carefully before signing and returning to CSU School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences
The Australian Veterinary Board Council Inc (AVBC) is the Australian body responsible for accrediting veterinary science courses. Graduates from approved veterinary courses are considered eligible for registration as veterinarians in all states of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom. In order to meet these professional expectations, graduates must be able to demonstrate their ability to perform various animal handling, manipulative, therapeutic and diagnostic techniques. The Veterinary Surgeons Board may refuse to register a person not deemed fit to practice veterinary science by reason of infirmity, injury, mental or physical illness, habitual drunkenness or addiction to a deleterious drug. In order to meet and maintain accreditation standards with the AVBC, CSU is required to train and graduate students who are eligible to be registered as veterinarians.
Skills expected of CSU Veterinary Science graduates are listed as The CSU Veterinary Graduate Attributes, which are based on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (United Kingdom) Essential Competences Required of the New Veterinary Graduate: Day One Skills. Please pay particular attention to Aims 6 and 7 as they pertain to performing acts of veterinary science. The veterinary science degree is a broad degree; it is a requirement that graduates have the skills to practice veterinary medicine and surgery across all species of domestic and potentially native and wild animals. All veterinary science students must demonstrate the ethical, physical and emotional capacity to participate in the full curriculum and to achieve the level of competence required by the School in order to graduate and be registrable as a veterinarian.
If you have a temporary or permanent medical condition or disability that may impact on your study in the veterinary science degree, you should contact the Disability Liaison Officer at the Wagga Wagga campus (ph 02 6933 2987 or email [email protected].) as soon as possible to make an appointment to discuss reasonable study adjustments. Such conditions may include, but are not restricted to, learning disabilities, mental health problems, sensory and physical disabilities, life threatening allergies, immunosuppressive conditions and pregnancy.
I have read the CSU Veterinary Science Graduate Attributes and I believe that I will be able to demonstrate the required competences and skills of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, for the completion of the course.
I declare that the information provided in my application for entry into the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Name: UAC/CSU Number:
Please print
Signed: Date:
Include one completed and signed copy of this Disclosure Form with your application form.
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