SCHOOL OF ANIMAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Locked Bag 588Boorooma StreetWagga Wagga NSW 2650

Tel: +61 2 6933 2791Email: vetselections@csu.edu.auwww.csu.edu.au/vetABN 83 878 708 55

BACHELOR OF VETERINARY BIOLOGY / BACHELOR OF

VETERINARY SCIENCE

BVetBiol/BVSc

SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION PACK

2017 ENROLMENT

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS Supplementary Application Packages are to be posted to CSU Wagga Wagga no later than Friday 30 September 2016 (Applications postmarked after this date will NOT be accepted).

1. Who can use this form? an Australian or New Zealand citizen

a permanent resident of Australia

a holder of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa.

If an International Applicant, please visit http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/vet-science-biology and follow the links to Admission Information / International Students.

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.

For more information visit: http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/vet-science-biology

3. These selection criteria should be demonstrated through the following three step process:

i. Apply through NSW Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), including Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science as one of your preferences. This applies to all Australian domestic applicants and international UAC applicants.

ii. Complete the Supplementary Application Form (available from 1st August) and submit to the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences in triplicate (Original plus 2 copies of Supplementary Application Form and supporting documents). Applications must be postmarked before or on Friday 30 September 2016.

iii. If selected, after assessment of your application, attend an interview at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Interview does not guarantee entry into the course. Interviews are held over four business days commencing the first Thursday in December and include 20 minutes reading time, 20 minutes face to face interview and a 30 minute numeracy exercise. Two hour tours of the campus are also available. Applicants who are invited to attend interview will be required to successfully complete an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) accredited numeracy assessment as part of the interview process.

Please note: If you have special circumstances and require a preference for day or time during this interview schedule, please specify this requirement on Page 1 of the Supplementary Application Form.

Note for CSU Students: Current CSU students who WILL NOT complete the course they are enrolled in this year DO NOT apply through UAC. CSU students who will complete their degree this year or have completed their degree MUST apply through UAC. Current CSU students should make an appointment with the Admissions Officer, School of Animal and Veterinary

Sciences via email vetselections@csu.edu.au before completing the Supplementary Application Form.

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.

It is your responsibility to make enquiries regarding your eligibility to receive Youth Allowance / Centrelink Payments, particularly if you are applying for credits from prior study and/or are 25 years or older at time of application.

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BVetBiol/BVScGUIDE TO COMPLETING THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FORM The Supplementary Application Form 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, current CSU students and postgraduate students.

It is preferable that the application is completed electronically (please save a copy prior to commencing and use that version), print and then submit with the required documentation. If you choose to handwrite your application please ensure that handwriting is neat and legible in black or blue pen.

It is important that all documentation that is requested, is included at the time of submission. Incomplete applications or subsequent submission of information may not be considered, and you will not be contacted in relation to any information missing from your application.

All copies of supporting information are to be submitted in flat A4 format.- School reports/university transcripts as required (including grading key)- A limit of ONE validation per experience- Other relevant information – maximum of 5 pages.

DO NOT send original documents; they will not be returned to you. DO NOT secure documentation with staples. Use paperclips or foldback clips only. DO NOT place the Supplementary Application Form in a folder, display book or plastic sleeve. A sealed, stamped, self addressed envelope must be attached to the front of the application. This will be returned to you

EMPTY as proof of receipt of your application. A single passport sized photo is required, attached with a paperclip or foldback clip to the front page of one copy of the

application. Please write your full name on the rear side of this photo.

SECTION 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 (vetselections@csu.edu.au) 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 are a current Year 12 student in Australia or completing an Australian Year 12 qualification overseas.If completing Part A, you will also need to ask your school principal to complete the School Predicted Score Letter (which can be accessed from here). This is to be emailed directly back to CSU’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. This information will be used for the purpose of preliminary assessment.

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.

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BVetBiol/BVScSECTION 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:

Applied through UAC (with the exception of continuing CSU applicants), listing Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science as one of your preferences?

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 on each page, and included phone number area codes and postcodes?

Written your full name, including your UAC or CSU Student Number 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

Made 2 copies of your compiled Supplementary Application Form (and attachments) in single sided A4 photocopies? This is a total of 3 copies in all.

Used ONE paperclip or foldback clip (not staples) to secure each set of your Supplementary Application Forms?

Attached a passport sized photo of yourself to the front of your first Supplementary Application Form? Please ensure you write your full name on the rear of this photo.

Completed and signed the Disclosure Form (Page 6)? Only one copy of this document is required.

Attached a sealed, stamped, self addressed envelope to the front of your application? The envelope will be returned to you EMPTY as proof of receipt of your application at Charles Sturt University.

Placed the 3 copies of the unfolded Supplementary Application Forms and the single copy of the Disclosure Form in an A4 business size envelope? Please ensure you have your return address on the rear of your envelope.

Applications must be postmarked on or before Friday 30 September, 2016.

If you are a Year 12 student, have you requested your school principal to complete and send the Predicted Score Letter directly to CSU? Please ensure that this is done before the end of term. Letters received after the holiday break may be too late for processing.

Failure to provide the required documentation as outlined above may jeopardise your application.You will not be contacted in relation to any information missing from your application.

NOTE: Please do not contact CSU regarding UAC applications, go to: http://www.uac.edu.au

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: vetselections@csu.edu.au

P: 02 6933 2791

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BVetBiol/BVSc

SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FORM – 2017 ENROLMENTApplications are to be posted no later than 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.

UAC number       OR CSU Student Number      

International Applicants, please visit http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/vet-science-biology and follow the links to Admission Information / International Students.

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      

English is my first language Yes No

I have special circumstances and would like to request the following interview date and/or time within your interview schedule (Thur 1, Fri 2, Mon 5 and Tue 6 December 2016). As far as possible, we will try to accommodate this request.

Preferred date:       AM PM

Reason for special request:      

Post application on or before close of business 30September 2016 to:

Veterinary Science Applications OfficerSchool of Animal and Veterinary SciencesCharles Sturt UniversityLocked Bag 588Wagga Wagga NSW 2678Australia

Phone: 02 6933 2791

Date Received Date Entered

Stamped Self Addressed Envelope Received Yes No

Passport Sized Photo Received Yes No

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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 a UAC number and added this course as a preference.

Have completed or will complete Year 12 within the last 7 years. ATAR equivalents & Unilearn are not eligible.

Have reached or are likely to reach an ATAR of ≥90, including the 5 point CSU Regional Bonus where eligible (See www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/getting-to-uni/regional-bonus for eligibility)

Have a UAC number and added this course as a preference, or a current CSU number.

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

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 attend an interview in Wagga Wagga within the four business day period commencing the first Thursday in December.Be able to commence the course next year (you cannot defer this course)

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UAC OR CSU STUDENT NUMBER:       FULL NAME:      

UAC OR CSU STUDENT NUMBER:       FULL NAME:      

SECTION 3: COMPLETE ONE PART ONLY: A B C D

PART A – ACADEMIC INFORMATIONTo be completed if you are a current Year 12 student

Name of School      

Address of School      

Suburb/Town       State PCode      

Attach copies of your two most recent school reports (and if applicable, any other HSC related results)Ask your school to complete the School Predicted Score Letter and send it to CSU electronically. (The Predicted Score

Letter can be accessed from here).

PART B – ACADEMIC INFORMATION

To be completed if you are not a current Year 12 student but have completed Year 12 within the last 7 years and have NOT studied at university.Year completed school      

Name of School      

Address of School      

Suburb/Town       State PCode      

Attach copies of the following:Your official Year 12 resultsYour official ATAR/OP/IB/Other statement

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      

Course at University       Length of Course      

Year commenced       Year completing      

Attach copies of the following:ALL university results, including this year’s results and your GPA (if known) and grading keyYour official Year 12 resultsYour official ATAR/ENTER/TER/TEE/OP/IB/Other statement

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).

UAC OR CSU STUDENT NUMBER:       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

UAC OR CSU STUDENT NUMBER:       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: vetselections@csu.edu.auwww.csu.edu.au/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 at 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 disability@csu.edu.au.) 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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