Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- 1st in Australia for Veterinary Science (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- Ranked 18th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)
What you’ll study
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is an internationally accredited postgraduate coursework degree that provides research-driven teaching in the One Health framework, ensuring you understand the linkages between veterinary health, human medicine and the environment at local, national and global levels.
You will complete a combination of core units and placements comprised of preparatory clinical placements and farm placements. You will also participate in a mixture of small group, case-based tutorials, laboratory and practical classes teaching you clinical skills and animal handling training. In your final year, you will complete a series of rotations as a veterinary student intern at both the University's Veterinary Teaching Hospitals and at off-campus partner institutions.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Read the admission guide
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Admission Guide.
Before applying, it is important for you to read and fully understand the inherent requirements for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
These requirements include, but are not limited to, physical fitness and ability to handle a range of large and small animals; required vaccinations (specifically Q fever); and effective written communication skills.
Complete online situational judgement test (Casper)
All applicants are required to complete the Casper online testing (via Acuity Insights) for the 2024/2025 admissions cycle.
Complete Casper (opens Acuity Insights website in new tab)
Acuity Insights test dates for entry into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine are as below:
- Sunday 26 May 2024 - 10am AEST
- Thursday 6 June 2024 - 7pm AEST
- Sunday 23 June 2024 - 10am AEST
- Thursday 8 August 2024 - 7pm AEST
- Friday 13 September 2024 - 10 am AEST (last opportunity to sit the Casper test for entry into the DVM for 2025)
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to ensure they are registered for the Casper test THREE days before the test date.
Submit application
Domestic and international applications for 2025 entry.
- 15 May 2024: Applications open
- 16 September 2024: Direct applications, excluding VMCAS applications, close at 12:00 midnight Eastern Time
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants cannot defer their offer into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
Additional information
Domestic and international applicants
Applications for the DVM must be lodged online using the "Apply Now" link on this page. Before applying, please check the entry requirements and download the DVM Admission Guide and DVM Admission Statement for further information.
North American applicants
You can apply for this course directly via:
- Direct application to the University (click “Apply Now”),
- Via an official agent of the University, or
- Via the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS). Please note, if applying through VMCAS, you do not need to complete the DVM Admission Statement. However, VMCAS applicants will need to provide detailed outlines for each of the pre-requisite subjects. The unit of study outlines should come from an official publication of the Provider University, such as the Faculty handbook. Your application for admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine will not be considered without this information.
- 16 September 2024: VMCAS Application deadline
Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
