Medical Studies in Australia

This combined program is aligned to assist candidates to obtain credentials required to be considered eligible by Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVSc) to sit Fellowship examinations. Many of these credentials are also required to fulfill the requirements of the equivalent European or American Diplomat/Specialist bodies.

On successful completion the candidate will graduate with two degrees: a Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) (a coursework degree) and a Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies (a research degree).

This combined program is aligned to assist candidates to obtain credentials required to be considered eligible by Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVSc) to sit Fellowship examinations. Many of these credentials are also required to fulfill the requirements of the equivalent European or American Diplomat/Specialist bodies.

On successful completion the candidate will graduate with two degrees: a Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) (a coursework degree) and a Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies (a research degree).

Explore your passion for understanding human cognition and behaviour with a Bachelor of Psychology. Our accredited psychology degree puts you at the forefront of new discoveries in cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychology.

Build on your successes in the Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills or take your first step to a career in research, academia and beyond.

Mentored by expert staff from La Trobe's School of Life Sciences, you'll develop a variety of scientific techniques by conducting your own research project. To complement your research, essential laboratory, scientific communication and presentation skills established during your undergraduate degree will be consolidated through workshops and exercises. You'll also be exposed to leading edge methodologies as part of a competitive research team.

Honours also gives you the opportunity to specialise in the following disciplines:

• agriculture (Melbourne Campus)
• biochemistry (Melbourne Campus)
• botany (Melbourne Campus)
• ecology, environment and evolution (Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga campuses)
• genetics (Melbourne Campus)
• microbiology (Melbourne Campus)

By completing Honours, you'll be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in your field and, through your professional behaviours, the values that shape the work of a professional scientist. You'll also have advanced skills in designing and successfully implementing scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data and presenting your findings to scientific audiences.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

A graduate of OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science must also complete the Master of Optometry to be eligible for registration as an optometrist.

The course provides increased exposure to real world learning experiences both within QUT Health Clinics, and in the workplace via the inclusion of extended clinical placements.