VETS30014 Veterinary Bioscience: Cardiovasc System
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 6 class hours a week
Is VETS30014 hard?
VETS30014: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, 6 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The heart and blood vessels of domestic animals: how they work, go wrong, get examined and are treated with drugs.
After it you can
- Do a clinical exam of an animal's heart system
- Read ECGs, histology and diagnostic images
- Explain how heart drugs are used in treatment
What you need first
“Permission of the Faculty of Science is required to enrol into this subject. Enrolment is limited to BSc students who have been selected into the Veterinary Bioscience major, leading to articulation into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.” and (VETS30016 and VETS30029 and VETS30030 and VETS30031)
Take in the same semester or earlier
VETS30017 and VETS30018 and VETS30032
- VETS30016 Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System
- VETS30029 Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems
- VETS30030 Introduction to Professional Practice
- VETS30031 Animal Production Systems 1
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Laboratory scientist, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 15%, Tests 25%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is VETS30014 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking VETS30014?
- Needs “Permission of the Faculty of Science is required to enrol into this subject. Enrolment is limited to BSc students who have been selected into the Veterinary Bioscience major, leading to articulation into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.” and (VETS30016 and VETS30029 and VETS30030 and VETS30031). Must be taken before or alongside it: VETS30017 and VETS30018 and VETS30032.
- Does VETS30014 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 15%, Tests 25%, Final exam 60%.
- How many class hours a week does VETS30014 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take VETS30014 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate VETS30014?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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