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March
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) available (discipline-based student contribution amount applies)
Duration
4 years full time
Intakes
March
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AVBC
Course Content
Intro to the Veterinary Profession
12.5 points, Year 1 Semester 1, core.
Vet Bioscience: Cells to Systems
12.5 points, Year 1 Semester 1, core.
Vet Bioscience: Digestive System
12.5 points, Year 1 Semester 1, core.
Animal Production Systems: Extensive
12.5 points, Year 1 Semester 1, core.
Vet Bioscience: Cardiovascular System
12.5 points, Year 1 Semester 2, core.
Vet Bioscience: Metabolism
12.5 points, Year 1 Semester 2, core.
Vet Bioscience: Respiratory System
12.5 points, Year 1 Semester 2, core.
Animal Production Systems: Intensive
12.5 points, Year 1 Semester 2, core.
Vet Bioscience: Integument and Immunity
12.5 points, Year 2 Semester 1, core.
Vet Bioscience: Locomotion
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 1, core.
Veterinary Virology
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 1, core.
Veterinary Parasitology A
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 1, core.
Animal Production Systems: Epidemiology
12.5 points, Year 2 Semester 1, core.
Veterinary Professional Practice 1
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 1, core.
Vet Bioscience: Nervous System
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 2, core.
Vet Bioscience: Reproduction
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 2, core.
Veterinary Public Health
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 2, core.
Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 2, core.
Veterinary Parasitology B
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 2, core.
Veterinary Professional Practice 2
6.25 points, Year 2 Semester 2, core.
Animal Production Systems: Applications
12.5 points, Year 2 Semester 2, core.
Veterinary Professional Practice 3
12.5 points, Year 3 Semester 1, core.
Dogs and Cats A
12.5 points, Year 3 Semester 1, core.
Horses A
6.25 points, Year 3 Semester 1, core.
Poultry and Aviary Birds
6.25 points, Year 3 Semester 1, core.
Ruminants and Camelids A
6.25 points, Year 3 Semester 1, core.
Veterinary Research Project A
6.25 points, Year 3 Semester 1, core.
Dogs and Cats B
12.5 points, Year 3 Semester 2, core.
Horses B
6.25 points, Year 3 Semester 2, core.
Ruminants and Camelids B
12.5 points, Year 3 Semester 2, core.
Wildlife, Aquaculture, Exotics and Pigs
6.25 points, Year 3 Semester 2, core.
Veterinary Professional Practice 4
6.25 points, Year 3 Semester 2, core.
Veterinary Research Project B
6.25 points, Year 3 Semester 2, core.
Veterinary Professional Practice 5
100 points, Year 4 (year-long, extended). Lecture-free, practice-based final year with 40+ weeks of clinical placement experience.
Common Questions
First and second year classes are held primarily at the Parkville campus, third year is held at the Werribee campus, and fourth year is completely lecture-free, with students immersing themselves in veterinary practice at the Werribee campus-based Greencross Veterinary Hospital at the University of Melbourne and on external placements.
Yes. Graduates can register in each state and territory in Australia and New Zealand, as well as in the UK. They are also eligible to sit the licensing exam required to practice in North America, as the degree is recognised by the Australian, UK, and North American accreditation bodies.
Students can prepare for their chosen career path through species-based tracking in their final year. Three tracks are available: Equine, Production Animal, and Small Animal.
Students gain hands-on experience at Australasia's most modern veterinary teaching facilities, including the purpose-built Greencross Veterinary Hospital at the Werribee campus, specialist clinical skills, surgical, and animal anatomy laboratories, dedicated study and social spaces, and a state-of-the-art teaching hospital. There are also opportunities for interstate and overseas placements.
DVM students enjoy dedicated support from experienced academic advisors and peers in the Melbourne Veterinary School. Support includes tailored course and work-integrated learning guides, the Veterinary Students Society of Victoria for networking and wellbeing activities, Stop 1 support services for student administration and counselling, fees and scholarship information, visa information, and wellbeing and accommodation guidance.
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