Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and 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 Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a vertically integrated combined degree that will provide you with both a scientific foundation and specialist clinical and medical experience.
You will study core units from the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology in years one and two, where you will learn the fundamentals of biomedical and animal sciences that underpin veterinary sciences. Following successful completion of the first two years, you will progress to studying a prescribed course of core units and placements under the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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. Subject to meeting certain academic requirements, you may have the option to complete honours in Veterinary Biology.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Before applying, it is important for you to read and fully understand the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and 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.
1. Complete the online Acuity Insights situational judgement test (Casper)
Ensure you register for the online Casper test at least (3) three days before your preferred test date.
All applicants, including transfer applicants, are required to complete the Casper online testing (via Acuity Insights) on one of the dates listed below for the 2025/2026 admissions cycle.
Complete Casper (opens Acuity Insights website in new tab)
Casper Test Dates for entry into this course are:
- Thursday, 20 March 2025 - 5:00 pm AEST
- Thursday, 22 May 2025 - 7:00 pm AEST
- Thursday, 19 June 2025 - 7:00 pm AEST
- Tuesday, 5 August 2025 - 7:00 pm AEST
- Thursday, 11 September 2025 - 7:00 pm AEST
- Sunday, 5 October 2025 - 10:00 am AEDT
- Sunday, 23 November 2025 - 10:00 am AEDT
2. Complete the Commitment to Veterinary Science form
Commitment Statement submission dates
Domestic applicants along with International Applicants sitting the NSW HSC and applying through UAC. Upload the completed forms and documentation to the UAC portal by the
5th December 2025.
International applicants
Off-shore and Taylor’s College international applicants should upload their completed “Commitment to Veterinary Science” form as part of the online application process by the 1st December 2025 at the latest.
Internal Transfer Applicants
Email their completed commitment statement to Admissions.ugdomestic@sydney.edu.au (Domestic applicants) or Admissions.uginternational@sydney.edu.au by the
5th of December 2025 at the latest.
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
07 December 2022
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
Additional information
International applicants
International applications for entry in 2026 will be open from March 2025 and offers will be made over 4 rounds. The ranking date for each round is listed below, all considered applicants will undergo a ranking process and will be notified regarding the status of their application after the completion of each round.
- Round 1: 13 June 2025
- Round 2: 29 August 2025
- Round 3: 3 October 2025
- Round 4: 12 December 2025
