The University of Melbourne
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is based on the latest global thinking in veterinary science practice, teaching and learning.
A degree that helps you to be the veterinarian you want to become
The University of Melbourne’s 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.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Grattan Street, Parkville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science students wishing to progress into the DVM (accelerated pathway)
Entry to the Veterinary Bioscience major is based primarily on academic merit, and is only possible for students who have received a conditional offer for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Students cannot self-enrol in this major.
University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science students wishing to progress into the DVM (accelerated pathway)
Entry to the Veterinary Bioscience major is based primarily on academic merit, and is only possible for students who have received a conditional offer for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Students cannot self-enrol in this major.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$277,089
$346,740
Career opportunities
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine will prepare you for the following roles.
Veterinarian
A Veterinarian treats animals for illnesses, injuries and other health concerns. You might specialise in a particular type of animal such as domest...
Specialist Veterinarian
A Specialist Veterinarian provides advanced medical care for animals, often focusing on a specific area such as surgery, cardiology, or dermatology...
Veterinary Pathologist
A Veterinary Pathologist studies animal diseases through laboratory analysis of tissues, fluids, and necropsy specimens. You might work in veterina...
Wildlife Veterinarian
A Wildlife Veterinarian provides medical care to wild animals, often in their natural habitats or specialised wildlife facilities. You might work i...
About The University of Melbourne
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.
We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.