Course overview
This is the only Veterinary Science course in WA. In this highly-accredited program, you’ll get the skills, experience and qualifications you need to solve the existing and emerging problems of our pets, livestock and wildlife.
Course record
Majors
Veterinary science
Career Opportunities
Veterinary clinician, in private practice or academia; undertaking specialist training in a wide range of clinical disciplines (for example, surgery, medicine, pathology, reproduction, dermatology); industry consultant in agriculture, equestrian sport, animal welfare and animal behaviour; government veterinarian, working on biosecurity, food security, herd disease and management; researcher in all aspects related to animal health and welfare, including animal models of disease
Other Information
Application closing date is 30 November 2022. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Professional Recognition
This degree is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc., and internationally by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in the United Kingdom. When you graduate, you will be qualified to register immediately and practise as a vet in Australia and other countries including New Zealand, UK, Europe, Singapore, Malaysia and North America. Graduating from an accredited veterinary school is essential before you can practice as a licensed veterinarian.Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- All applicants Admissions requirements can be found at the Veterinary Science page. Further information on Admissions pathways for Murdoch can be found in the Admission Pathways Selected students will be admitted into the first year of the veterinary course directly from school. The point of entry for those who have done other study will be determined based on prior completion of units. STAT is not accepted for entry to this course, but may be used to demonstrate English competence requirements.
English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 7TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 24PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 65Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 185
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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No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South StreetWAAugust 2026
- South StreetWAFebruary 2026
- South StreetWA