Vet school Australia
The table below is a guide. You must consult with the university website directly for current deadlines and application procedures.
Several universities require you to complete the Casper test as part of your application.
Many universities require or prefer actual work experience. Some ideas:
- If you have a pet, then the next time your pet goes for an appointment, try to go along to so you can ask the vet Ask friends and family with pets which vets they use
- Looking for farm work experience? City farms are a great option for getting experience with farm animals and also give back to your local community. It’s a win win!
- For horse experience, riding schools and Polo Clubs are a great place to learn as the horses
tend to easier to handle and there will be plenty of opportunities to learn basic equine care. - Volunteer at the SPCA.
- Do an internet search for places in your local area e.g. “Vets in Ampang.” Ask about shadowing–it sounds less daunting than Interning. The Royal College of Veterinary Medicine offers a template for emailing requesting a placement (page 10).
- Do this course, this summer (online): Virtual Learn offers a two week program online practical with the University of Nottingham
- There are several courses on Courseraand EdEx that could be of interest in the realm of animal science and Veterinary. This one looks especially helpful for clarifying if you want to be a vet.
| Uni | Program | Description | Time | ATAR | IB | Cohort | Percent international | Deadline | Supplement | Interview | Casper |
| Charles Sturt University
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Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science
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This course primarily focuses on rural and regional veterinary needs and is designed to prepare veterinarians with the skills they require to work with both farm livestock and horses as well as companion animals and wildlife.
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6 | 90 | 60 | 3% | Aug 29 | y | y | ||
| The University of Sydney
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Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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This combined program enables graduates to work as veterinary professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to be industry leaders.
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6 | 97 | Y | y | |||||
| University of Queensland
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
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This highly competitive course allows graduates to become fully qualified and internationally recognised veterinarians.
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5 | 99.5 | 43 | 137 | 37% | Nov 30 | y | ||
| James Cook University
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
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This 5-year degree allows graduates to practice as a fully qualified veterinarian in Australia with opportunities to work in clinics, vet hospitals, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, biosecurity and more.
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5 | 96 | 70 | 3% | Aug 31 | y | |||
| Murdoch University
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Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Biology)/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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The science based, hands on approach to learning that this course offers will prepare students to be the best of the best in veterinary medicine. This 3-year bachelor degree seamlessly transitions into a two-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program so that students can become fully qualified in just 5 years.
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5 | 98 | 38 | y | Y | ||||
| Adelaide | Bachelor of Vet Bio Science | 3 years leads to master 3 year Dr. of Vet Sci | 3+3 | 90 | 34 | 88 | 26% | Y | Y | ||
| Massey | Bachelor Vet Science | New Zealand | 5 year | Y | Y | ||||||
| University of Melbourne | Only grad school entry | ||||||||||