What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at James Cook University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at James Cook University was 81.90 for the 2025 intake. The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at other Queensland universities
Of the 2 QLD universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours), JCU had the 2nd highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
| University | Lowest selection rank | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| UQ | 98.20 | 2026 |
| JCU | 81.90 | 2025 |
About the degree
A five-year veterinary degree at Townsville focused on tropical and rural practice. Prerequisites are English, Mathematical Methods and Chemistry (Units 3 and 4, C); Biology is recommended, and applicants submit a JCU application form. The 2025 rank is for the previous course code.
- Length: 5 years full-time. Study mode: full-time.
- Prerequisites or assumed knowledge: English, Math Methods, Chemistry.
- Accreditation: Australasian Veterinary Boards Council accredited.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $58,000 to $68,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 81.90 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at JCU?
- Not exactly. 81.90 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2025 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 81.90. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- How does JCU compare with other QLD universities for Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)?
- Of the 2 QLD universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours), JCU had the 2nd highest. The highest was UQ at 98.20 (2026).