Veterinary science

Graduate Degree Package entry requirements

With this Graduate Degree Package, you'll start with the Bachelor of Science and then specialise and expand your experience at postgraduate level with the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. You'll graduate with a higher qualification than a traditional double degree and gain a competitive edge in the workforce.

Domestic package option and entry requirements

Check domestic entry requirements for the available undergraduate degree and graduate program package.

Bachelor of Science + Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Entry requirements:

  • Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) VTAC code (for domestic students only): 3800510301

Progression to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine:

This accelerated program enables you to become a qualified veterinarian in just 6 years. Typically, the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a 4-year degree, but this program offers a streamlined path by granting one year of credit through the completion of Veterinary Bioscience Major within a Bachelor of Science. It also guarantees students a Commonwealth Supported Place in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

To progress to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students will need to:

  • complete the first and second years of the Bachelor of Science, including appropriate prerequisite subjects;
  • achieve a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 70% across all Level 1 subjects and 70% across all Level 2 subjects;
  • apply for the Accelerated Pathway (Veterinary Bioscience major) at the end of second year of the Bachelor of Science;
  • Personal statement to be submitted as well as satisfactory performance in Situational Judgement Test;
  • enrol in the Veterinary Bioscience major.

It is really important to get to know the progression requirements for the graduate degree part of your Graduate Degree Package. This means understanding things like prerequisite subjects and any credit options that might help you finish your course sooner. Be sure to plan your undergraduate courses with these requirements in mind. If you need help with course planning or choosing subjects, check out the course planning website for more details.

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is not available to start mid-year. If you are scheduled to complete the undergraduate component of your Graduate Degree Package in the middle of the year, you will need to wait until the start of the following year intake (semester one) to commence the graduate component.

International package option and entry requirements

Check international entry requirements for the available undergraduate degree and graduate program package.

Bachelor of Science + Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Entry requirements:

  • One of the following:
    • GCE A level equivalent: A*AA
    • Singapore A level: AAB
    • International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 42
    • Trinity / Malaysian Taylors: 87/90
    • Malaysian UEC: A1
    • Indian XII CBSE / CISCE (average of best 4 subjects):  98.5
    • Indonesia high school diploma + SAT/ACT:  9.8, SAT 1520/ACT 32
    • Indonesia high school diploma + AP:  9.8, AP 19
    • Vietnam HS Grad Cert (gifted): 9.8
    • Vietnam HS Grad Cert (non-gifted) + SAT/ACT:  9.8, SAT 1520/ACT 32
    • Vietnam HS Grad Cert (non-gifted) + AP aggregate: 9.8, AP 19
    • US high school diploma + SAT/ACT: GPA 3.9, SAT 1520/ACT 32
    • US high school diploma + AP aggregate:  GPA 3.9, AP 19
  • WAM 70%+ (in both Level 1 and Level 2 science subjects, including prerequisite subjects) in order to apply for the Accelerated Pathway (Veterinary Bioscience major) at the end of second year of the Bachelor of Science

Progression to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine:

This accelerated program enables you to become a qualified veterinarian in just 6 years. Typically, the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a 4-year degree, but this program offers a streamlined path by granting one year of credit through the completion of Veterinary Bioscience Major within a Bachelor of Science. It also guarantees students a place in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

To progress to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students will need to:

  • complete the first and second years of the Bachelor of Science, including appropriate prerequisite subjects;
  • achieve a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 70% across all Level 1 subjects and 70% across all Level 2 subjects;
  • apply for the Accelerated Pathway (Veterinary Bioscience major) at the end of second year of the Bachelor of Science;
  • Personal statement to be submitted as well as satisfactory performance in Situational Judgement Test;
  • enrol in the Veterinary Bioscience major. 
    In addition to each package's conditions, you must also satisfy the general international eligibility requirements.

It is really important to get to know the progression requirements for the graduate degree part of your Graduate Degree Package. This means understanding things like prerequisite subjects and any credit options that might help you finish your course sooner. Be sure to plan your undergraduate courses with these requirements in mind. If you need help with course planning or choosing subjects, check out the course planning website for more details.

Find out more on how to become a veterinarian here.

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is not available to start mid-year. If you are scheduled to complete the undergraduate component of your Graduate Degree Package in the middle of the year, you will need to wait until the start of the following year intake (semester one) to commence the graduate component.

Note: International Fee Place (IFP) VTAC codes are for onshore international students only.

Career pathways

Explore how this Graduate Degree Package can open up exciting career possibilities in veterinary research, agriculture and more.

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