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

Estimated Fee* $277,089 - $346,740 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$277,089
Full Fee Tuition:
$346,740
Enquire with The University of Melbourne to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $277,089 - $346,740 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine will prepare you for the following roles.

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.