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University of Adelaide

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

  • Doctorate (PhD)

PLEASE NOTE: The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine does not offer direct entry.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
086311G
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$73,500 per year / $220,500 total

About this course

PLEASE NOTE: The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine does not offer direct entry. Entry is only available after completion of the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) program at the University of Adelaide.

Achieve your goals in veterinary practice

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

Study locations

Roseworthy

Roseworthy Campus

What you will learn

  • learn about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of domesticated animals including dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, camelids, pigs and poultry
  • explore wildlife ecology, conservation medicine and ecohealth
  • hone your scientific and technical skills for research and clinical practice
  • gain advanced professional experience through a structured internship program
  • complete a further 23 weeks of extramural practical work.

Career pathways

You could work in clinical veterinary practice, treating small and/or large animals. You might work in biosecurity, managing programs to prevent disease incursion. Perhaps you'll be a researcher or pursue pathways to government work, academia, consultancy, discipline specialisation (e.g. surgery, dermatology) or species specialisation (e.g. equine, wildlife, zoo animal).

Note: From Semester 1, 2022, this program not being offered for direct entry. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) from the University of Adelaide in order apply.
This program cannot be studied part-time.




  • Top 60 in world for Veterinary Sciences*
  • #1 in Australia for learner engagement^
  • Purpose-built veterinary teaching hospital


*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022
^Good Universities Guide - Veterinary Sciences, 2021




Course structure

To qualify for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
  • Core courses to the value of 72 units
  • Work-based training / extra mural studies
The first two years of the program aim to develop the scientific and technical skills needed to become a veterinarian and include a theme of professional development.

In your final year, you'll complete a structured internship program in where you'll learn the latest practical veterinary skills.

There is also a requirement for a further 23 weeks of extramural practical work during the program that must be completed.

There are inherent requirements associated with the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine that prospective students need to be aware of before applying. These requirements include, but are not limited to, physical fitness, physical capacity to learn how to handle a range of large and small animals; required vaccinations (specifically Q fever); and effective written communication. Applicants must read the Inherent Requirements and Vaccination Guidelines before submitting their applications. By applying for this program, applicants are accepting these Inherent Requirements and Vaccination Guidelines.





Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Veterinary Science courses at University of Adelaide.
73.7%
Overall satisfaction
86.8%
Skill scale
60.5%
Teaching scale
91.1%
Employed full-time
$55k
Average salary