Bachelor of Applied Science transition to Named Degrees

Background

• From 2016 the Bachelor of Applied Science will no longer be available to commencing students

• Currently enrolled students can continue through to graduation as planned if they wish

• The reason for change has been that the Bachelor of Applied Science was not easily understood in the market place

• The Named degrees purpose is more easily understood

New Programs

• Bachelor of Equine Science (2385)

• Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture (2386)

- Agronomy

- Horticulture

- Livestock & Poultry Science

• Bachelor of Wildlife Science (2388)

• Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (2387)

New Programs – Bachelor of Equine Science (2388)

• Horse nutrition, reproduction, exercise physiology, health and rehabilitation, welfare and behaviour

• Improve the management, performance and welfare of both leisure horses and equine athletes.

Employment Opportunities:• Animal nutrition and animal health companies;

agribusiness firms; equine journalism; industry organisations and educational institutions; stud / racing / competition stables; breed societies; equestrian centres and riding schools; racing and trotting administration

New Programs – Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture (2386)

• Develop graduates with key practical skills and interdisciplinary knowledge required to address today's global challenges

• Expanding need for the study of food crops and agriculture, and ways to increase the output of crops with continued growth of the global population

Majors:• Agronomy• Horticulture• Livestock & Poultry Science

New Programs – Bachelor of Wildlife Science (2388)

• Wildlife trapping, identification and handling skills • Subjects include: anatomy / physiology, breeding,

reproduction, nutrition, health, husbandry, ecology, welfare and behaviour

• International Experience elective in Australia and Southern Africa

• Option for Certificate IV in Captive Animals

Employment Opportunities:• Wildlife sanctuaries and zoos, ecotourism,

vertebrate pest and game management; government, marine resource organisations; conservation organisations

New Programs – Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (2387)

• Industry Practical Work (IPW) will remain a program requirement (linked to a course)

- New terminology to align with BVSc and match accreditation requirements (Extra Mural Studies: EMS)

- 30 days- Completed before 3rd year- Will align to a particular course for completion and assessment

• Development of new courses and some redesigning of other courses in preparation for the BVetTech program is underway

- ANIM2020 Dogs, Cats and Other Pets, - VETS3040 Mechanisms of Disease – NEW- VETS2032 Animal Pathogens and Immunity

• Offering of 3rd Year will remain fulltime internal only• Specific sessions for Vet Tech will be organised with the help of 1st Year

Reps• Important to contact Vet Tech Coordinators if you have a varied study

planner

What’s the same

• #48 Unit, 3 year degree FT

• Can continue on to Honours year

• New Honours program 2016 – transition seamless

• Minimal change to course offerings in Yr 1

• All Programs offered at Gatton Campus

What’s changed

• The name of degree• Industry Practice Work (IPW) no longer a

Program milestone / requirement (except Vet Tech)

• Industry placement available as a course elective

• Degree program consists of : - #32 unit core courses - #16 units of electives• All programs can dual with BAgribusiness• Programs offered in Internal mode, but

majority of 1st and 2nd year courses will be still be offered externally for the time being

How to apply and when

• Requests can be made from 26th Nov 2015 and close the 19th Feb 2016– Strongly recommend that applications are made prior to the

end of year.– Due to anticipated workload students may not be advised until

late Jan.

• Lodge a program change request via the myRequests tab in mySI-net. (https://www.sinet.uq.edu.au/ps/uqsinetsignin.html)

• Submit the request by the program change request due date. o Semester 1, 2016 closes Friday, 19 February 2016

Need further information / Advice?

• Study Plans available at www.planner.science.uq.edu.au

• Contact:– Face to face information session (campus / skype) – Email queries

agriculture@uq.edu.au (Equine, Sustainable Agriculture & Wildlife)vetenquiries@uq.edu.au (Veterinary Technology)

• Video of this session and FAQs will be available at:– http://www.uq.edu.au/agriculture/

Questions ?