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Doctor of Philosophy (Veterinary Science)

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201060UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

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 lectures and seminars, writing boot camps and workshops.

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 Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

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%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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References

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