I602 Equine Science, bachelor programme - University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Degree

Bachelor thesis The obligatory Bachelor thesis can be presented as early as the 5th semester. A topic that is chosen from within the scope of the taught subjects has to be selected. The Bachelor thesis can be presented either as a written piece of work of 20 to 30 pages A4, or as a paper that is suitable for submission in a scientific journal. The thesis will be assessed by the academic teacher of the respective subject. It will be graded from 1 (excellent) to 5 (fail). Completion of the Bachelor thesis results in 13 ECTS points. Conclusion of the Bachelor programme After completion of the required courses (or equivalent external courses) and the collection of 180 ECTS points as well as positive evaluation of the Bachelor thesis the studies are concluded. The conclusion of the studies will be decreed to the student (see attachment 1). The positive conclusion of the studies in equine science entitles the graduate to use the title of a baccalaureus/baccalaurea of natural sciences (Bakk. rer. nat.), and to start a masters programme (M.Sc.) in an institute of higher education in a related subject.