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Kangaroos to Kittens: Fast-Track Your Veterinary Career Down Under

September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

In this webinar, discover how UQ’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) program can help you become a fully qualified, globally-recognized veterinarian in only 5 years, with no previous animal handling experience or undergraduate studies required.  

Find your path down under and nurture your love of all things wild with UQ’s undergraduate programs, offering studies in wildlife science, animal science, veterinary science, veterinary technology, ecology and conservation biology, and zoology. 

You will hear from Assoc Prof Joerg Henning (Director, BVScHons International Admissions) from UQ's School of Veterinary Science about how UQ's undergraduate veterinary science and animal programs will equip you with the skills, scientific knowledge, and practical animal handling experience needed to launch your career in veterinary healthcare, animal science or wildlife management. Have your questions answered during a live Q&A and connect with staff from the Faculty of Science for admissions advice.

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Meet the speaker

Dr. Joerg Henning

Associate Professor in Veterinary Epidemiology at the School of Veterinary Science

He is the Director of Students and Admissions, the International Student Mentor, and International Recruitment Coordinator for the BVSc (Honours) program. 

Assoc Prof Henning has over 15 years of research experience in epidemiology and biostatistics with a focus on international animal health. He was the main operational scientist in research projects in Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia. He also worked as a consultant for international organizations such as the FAO, World Bank, ILRI, and others. 

As International Student Mentor at the School of Veterinary Science, Dr Henning liaises directly with international students and international student representatives and provides support, guidance and advice on any issues that might be important for international students.