Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 81,400 / year(s)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

About

Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine provides the necessary training and qualifications for registration as a veterinarian.

Learn about the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in domesticated animals, including dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, camelids, pigs, poultry and wildlife.

Hone your scientific and technical skills for research and clinical practice. Gain advanced professional experience through a structured workplace-based program. Complete 26 weeks of extramural practical work.

Practise communicating with pet owners, farm managers and other stakeholders about animal care, treatment and preventative health measures. Protect public health and animal product quality. Develop your professional conduct, including teamwork, resilience, self-awareness and leadership skills.

You’ll graduate ready to register as a veterinarian in Australasia – equipped for roles that could include clinical practice, zoos, aquariums, research, consultancy, public health, wildlife conservation and animal welfare.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission.

A completed Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) from the University of Adelaide or Adelaide University.

Please note: the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine does not accept direct applications.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 94

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

Career

Career outcomes

Veterinarians can work in a wide variety of workplaces, including private clinics, hospitals, zoos, farms, wildlife parks, public health offices, veterinary industry and research facilities.

Graduates of this program have also gone on to roles as a:

Private practice veterinarian
Agricultural consultant
Agricultural scientist
Animal health or biosecurity officer
Agricultural veterinarian
Animal scientist
Animal shelter veterinarian
Clinical veterinarian
Emergency veterinarian
Food safety officer
Public health officer or scientist
Veterinary industries representative
Veterinary scientist
Wildlife scientist
Wildlife veterinarian.

You can also pursue pathways to government work, academia, consultancy, discipline specialisation (such as dermatology, clinical pathology, nutrition, pathology, surgery or oncology) and species specialisation (such as companion animal, equine, production animal, wildlife or zoo animals).

Industry trends

Pet ownership in Australia is on the rise, which means there is a steady demand for veterinary services that cater to the ongoing care needs of pets, livestock and wildlife. This is just part of why employment growth is projected to be strong for professionals working with animals in the next few years (Australian Government Labour Market Insights, 2023 ).

Veterinarians in Australia generally earn above-average salaries (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024 ). Studying at Adelaide University provides extensive hands-on practical experience, networking opportunities and cutting-edge facilities, setting you up for a rewarding and lucrative veterinary career when you graduate.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

Graduates are eligible for registration as a veterinarian in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. To practice as a veterinarian, you must complete both the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Fee Information

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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