Master of Veterinary Studies : Entry requirements

Graduate Coursework

Course code: MC-VETSTDR

This course is available to domestic students only

Duration

3 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Werribee)

Intake

January
Key dates

Fees

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available
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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available
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How to apply

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Entry requirements

Domestic student

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

Have a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (usually honours level) or recognised equivalent qualification
Be eligible for general registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (VETBOARD)
Submit a curriculum vitae (CV).

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0
TOEFL
81
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16
PEARSON
64
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60
CAMBRIDGE
169
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
67
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57
MET
58
with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance

In addition to your prior study, you will also be assessed on the basis of your application, curriculum vitae (CV), good written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and, if shortlisted, an interview.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

Please note: You will enrol in this course on a part-time basis.

Once enrolled, you must enrol concurrently in the Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical), a clinically focused Masters by Research degree, as part of the Clinical Residency Training Program.

Each year the Faculty issues a call for applications for Clinical Residency Training Program, usually in July.

Please note: The Clinical Residency Training Program is only available for Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Australian permanent residents.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.

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