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- What is this course about?
- What are the entry requirements?
- What is the cut-off-point for this course?
- Is there any opportunity for further education?
- What are the career opportunities?
- What is so special about this course?
What is this course about?
The practice-oriented course emphasises on training you to:
- provide daily care for small and medium sized animals in a humane and responsible way
- apply the standard operating procedures for maintenance of an animal facility and an animal’s immediate environment
You could also learn through collaborative training with the Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital. Veterinary techniques that are commonly performed on small and medium sized companion animals like dogs and cats will be taught through hands-on sessions and attachment in the veterinary clinics/hospitals. Technical training and knowledge in cell and molecular biology are also incorporated in the course so that you will have the versatility to do animal-related research work upon graduation.
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What are the entry requirements?
| English Language (EL1)* | | Grades 1-7 | | Mathematics (E or A) | | Grades 1-6 | | One of the following Science subjects# | | Grades 1-6 | | Any two other subjects, excluding CCA | | - |
# Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Engineering Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry)
Note: Applicant with complete Colour Appreciation Deficiency are not eligible to apply.
* SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the Bahasa Inggeris (English Language) subject.
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What is the cut-off-point for this course?
The Cut-Off-Point (COP) indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points) of the last applicant posted to the course(s) under JAE. The previous year's COP serves only as a gauge. Admission is by merit and choice, subject to vacancy.
View the cut-off-point of this course here.
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Is there any opportunity for further education?
For a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology degree programme, the University of Queensland grants up to two years of exemption for our graduates provided that their overall diploma results is B+ and above. This means you could graduate with a degree in Veterinary Technology in one year if you are given two years of exemption.
You could also apply for a degree in Animal Biology/Science at Murdoch University with exemptions. Other options include animal or marine biology related programmes at other universities, with exemptions granted by the universities on a case-by-case basis.
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What are the career opportunities?
- Animal health or veterinary technologists
- Animal welfare educators
- Laboratory animal technologists
- Research assistants or technologists
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What is so special about this course?
This is the only course offered by a polytechnic that deals with veterinary science and technology, pet care and management, and laboratory animal studies. The curriculum is delivered through participation in industry projects and focused training programmes. Your technical competency is further honed through a five-month internship either locally or overseas in research institutions, animal parks/facilities, or veterinary clinics and hospitals.
- The only polytechnic diploma course to offer real-life training at the TP Animal Clinic
- The only polytechnic diploma course to be granted a 1-year exemption from the Bachelor degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery offered by Murdoch University.
- TP is recognised by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore as the leading training provider for the pet and biomedical industry
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