Course overview
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is based on the latest global thinking in veterinary science practice, teaching and learning. The University of Melbournes Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree gives you the experience and flexibility to succeed in your choice of veterinary career: as a small or large animal veterinarian, an animal welfare supervisor in the agricultural industries, an equine health professional, a government veterinarian monitoring wildlife health or a zoo veterinarian.
Course record
CRICOS
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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-veterinary-medicine.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- a science-based undergraduate degree of at least three (3) years full time equivalent
- the appropriate prerequisite subjects equivalent to at least one standard semester in Biology (level 1) and Biochemistry (level 2)
- a Personal Statement in the appropriate format A science-based undergraduate degree of at least three (3) years full time equivalent The appropriate prerequisite subjects equivalent to at least one standard semester in Biology (level 1) and Biochemistry (level 2) Taken the Casper Situational Judgement Test A Personal Statement in the appropriate format
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.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Parkville

