Students will be admitted into the five-year veterinary course either directly from secondary school, or after completing at least one year of prior university study in a relevant (natural science-based) course. Students with prior university study in a relevant discipline may be granted advanced standing for the first year, and enter into second year of the course, commencing on-campus in January. Candidates are selected by a two-step process, with pre-interview ranking determining short-listing for interview and post-interview ranking determining offer of admission. Secondary school leavers are selected for interview on the following basis: * ATAR ranking or equivalent (70% weighting); * Performance in an online situational judgement test, Casper (30% weighting). Equity adjustments to ATAR to address educational disadvantage may be available (based on contextual statement and supporting evidence). Recommended Preparation: Chemistry ATAR is strongly recommended; Mathematics: Methods ATAR, Physics ATAR and Biology ATAR are also recommended. Australian and international students who have completed some tertiary study are selected for interview on the following criteria: * Overall and recent (last 12 months) academic performance (GPA) from previous university study (70% weighting); * Performance in an online situational judgement test, Casper (30% weighting). Tertiary applicants must evidence a minimum of 35 hours of veterinary -related experience for their application to be considered. Equity adjustments to GPA to address educational disadvantage may be available (based on contextual statement and supporting evidence).
English RequirementsYou must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses,
previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Other Requirements
Veterinary Science is an animal-based course. Students are required to participate in practical work involving living and dead animals and/or tissues from animals throughout the course.
Casper Situational Judgement Assessment
All students seeking entry to Veterinary Science at Murdoch University must undertake the Casper assessment. The Casper is an online assessment where you will be asked to respond to written and video based scenarios. For more information, search for 'Casper" on the Murdoch website.
Advanced StandingEveryone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to
complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISEMurdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There's no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
Advanced StandingEveryone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to
complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
Find out more
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.