Gender bias????

[Hollycozza]

Kitten Killer wrote:

I dont think affirmative action for men would be the way to go about it. Rather, they should change admissions criteria, perhaps include a requirement for extensive farm experience and a stellar recommendation. .

We've had a new vet school open in the last few years along these lines, and I think its fantastic. I would definitely have applied there straight out of high school if it was open back in 1999!

http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/savs/about.htm

"To gain entry to the BVSc course, applicants are required to demonstrate:

a high level of academic ability through previous studies
an interest in, and commitment to, rural Australia, veterinary science and animal production
an understanding of the unique ethical and practical issues that confront veterinarians involved with rural practice and animal production
the capacity to communicate effectively both orally and in writing "

---

Members don't see this ad.