Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor

This six year course will provide you with both a scientific foundation and specialist clinical and medical experience. In the first and second years of the degree, you will learn the fundamentals of biomedical and animal sciences that underpin veterinary sciences.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

6 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb

Domestic Fees

$11,401 total

ATAR

98

About this course

This six year course will provide you with both a scientific foundation and specialist clinical and medical experience. In the first and second years of the degree, you will learn the fundamentals of biomedical and animal sciences that underpin veterinary sciences.

Entry requirements

Secondary or tertiary qualification

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study at the University of Sydney or institutions with which the University of Sydney has a Credit Recognition Pathway, or approved preparation courses.
Submission of 'Commitment to Veterinary Science' form.
Completion of Altus suite's Casper Situational Judgement Test.

More information and the deadline date for submission of test and form can be found below under 'How to apply'.

See recognised qualifications

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Camden

Career pathways

Private veterinary practice
Corporate veterinary medicine
Animal welfare
Public policy
Infectious disease units
Biosecurity
Food safety
Wildlife conservation
Inspection and environment quality control
Veterinary research and education
Diagnostic services
Veterinary public health

Graduates are eligible for professional registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board in each state and territory in Australia.

The course is also recognised in selected jurisdictions globally as outlined on the accredited programs page. Students seeking to practise overseas should consult the local registration authority.

How to apply

Complete online situational judgement test (Casper)*Ensure to register for your CASPer test (3) three days before your preferred test date*

All applicants, including transfer applicants, are required to complete the Casper online testing (via Altus Suite) for the 2022/2023 admissions cycle.

Complete Casper (opens AltaSuite website in new tab)

Altus Suite Test Dates for entry into this course are as below:

13 April 2022
21 July 2022
24 August 2022
16 September 2022
16 October 2022
13 November 2022
8 December 2022 (last opportunity to sit the Casper test for entry into the BVB/DVM in 2023)

Complete the commitment to Veterinary Science form

Download commitment to Veterinary Science form (pdf, 340KB)

Deadline for completion

Both the Casper test and the commitment to Veterinary Science form must be submitted no later than 8 December 2022.

Applicants who have not been able to undertake planned work experience due to Covid-19 should indicate this in the 'Additional Information' section this form and attach any supporting evidence such as a letter from the establishment where work experience was planned to be undertaken.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Veterinary Science courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

85%

Overall satisfaction

90.3%

Skill scale

57%

Teaching scale

77.1%

Employed full-time

$58k

Average salary

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