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Animal Studies

Gemma Olsen

How Gemma Olsen’s bond with animals led to a new career

Gemma Olsen is passionate about nurturing the human-animal bond to help others. It led her to enrol in Box Hill Institute’s diploma course for Applied Science Animal Technology. She loved the experience so much, she returned to teach. Gemma went on to earn a Bachelor of Psychology at Monash University and a Master of Teaching at Swinburne University. She now runs an animal-assisted education and therapy business.

Animal Studies
The hands-on support was crucial during my study. I think actively participating in learning was the best part of studying at Box Hill. I got so much out of it.

Gemma Olsen

Owner and Director of Patient Paws