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Doctor of Philosophy - Veterinary Science

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201060UniversityStudy area: HealthData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

A Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science helps you demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in your research work. You will produce an 80,000-words thesis under academic supervision which examines a specific problem, issue or topic and make a significant and original contribution to an existing area of knowledge in your field of study. You will have the opportunity to engage in groundbreaking study in areas including veterinary biosciences animal sciences - health and welfare and infectious diseases - public health and biosecurity. While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support for graduate research degree students, including...

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Studies in Australia

Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-melbourne/courses/doctor-of-philosophy-veterinary-science.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

A four-year bachelors degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects or (University of Melbourne) equivalent. (Note: applicants who have completed professional degrees such as a BVSc or DVM will be assessed individually)

  • a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75%
  • a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent
  • a research proposal, referee reports (except for applications who have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the last five years), and the endorsement of a prospective supervisor.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
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MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Parkville