The University of Sydney

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Our Doctor of Veterinary Medcine will turn you into a career-ready vet with the skills to work in managing animal health and disease in Australia and around the world.

Delivery mode

The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 335 Werombi Road, Camden
  • J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
  • Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • IELTS score of 7.00 or TOEFL iBT score of 96.00 or PTE score of 68.00 or its equivalent AND
  • Admission to this course is based on the following criteria:
    1. Grade Point Average (GPA) from a completed Bachelor's degree, minimum credit (65) average required*
    2. Successful completion of prerequisite units: Chemistry, Biology, and Biochemistry
    3. submit the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Admission Statement.
    4. a minimum of 28 days of relevant work experience and animal handling experience within the last five years, using the prescribed form
    5. Completion of a Situational Judgement Test by no later than COB 13 September 2024. More information about this test can be found below.
    *These are the minimum admission requirements for the DVM. As entry to this course is highly competitive, students who meet the minimum requirements are then ranked according to academic performance, admission statement and situational judgement test results.
  • IELTS score of 7.00 or TOEFL iBT score of 96.00 or PTE score of 68.00 or its equivalent AND
  • Admission to this course is based on the following criteria:
    1. Grade Point Average (GPA) from a completed Bachelor's degree, minimum credit (65) average required*
    2. Successful completion of prerequisite units: Chemistry, Biology, and Biochemistry
    3. submit the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Admission Statement.
    4. a minimum of 28 days of relevant work experience and animal handling experience within the last five years, using the prescribed form
    5. Completion of a Situational Judgement Test by no later than COB 13 September 2024. More information about this test can be found below.
    *These are the minimum admission requirements for the DVM. As entry to this course is highly competitive, students who meet the minimum requirements are then ranked according to academic performance, admission statement and situational judgement test results.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $245,600 $308,000 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $245,600 $308,000

Career opportunities

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

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