To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctor of Veterinary Medical Science, an applicant must have: Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science with at least a 2A Honours normally in the same discipline (AQF level 8); or a Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science (AQF level 7) and satisfy the Graduate Research Manager with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments including satisfactory research preparation the equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), 7.0 Overall
6.5 Reading
6.5 Writing
6.5 Speaking
6.5 Listening
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), 185 Overall
176 Reading
176 Writing
176 Speaking
176 Listening
Pearson Test of English (PTE), 68 Overall
61 Reading
61 Writing
61 Speaking
61 Listening
Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT), 94 Overall
20 Reading
20 Writing
20 Speaking
20 Listening
Occupational English Test (OET), B (350-440) Reading
B (350-440) Writing
B (350-440) Speaking
B (350-440) Listening
This comprehensive combined coursework and research program is the only one of its kind in Western Australia. You’ll have access to our on-campus, world class veterinary facilities for training in a broad range of disciplines within veterinary science, including epidemiology and public health, parasitology, and clinical specialities.
If required, you will also have access to Whitby Falls Farm, our off-campus teaching and research facility. This 203-hectare heritage listed farm property, located 46 kilometres south of Perth, will offer you further experience in livestock research.
You’ll gain advanced academic preparation in applied research. The degree provides the opportunity for advanced study in analytical and research skills in veterinary science, applied to clinical and non-clinical disciplines. The DVetMedSc program culminates in the completion of a research thesis.
5 reasons to study a Doctor of Veterinary Medical Science at Murdoch
Build upon your veterinary degree through a targeted research program that can be conducted from any location in the world.
Learn alongside and be supervised by experienced veterinary academics.
Learn in real-world skills in facilities including a veterinary teaching hospital, and off-campus farm teaching facility.
Study on your own terms with flexible on- or off-campus, full or part-time study.
Specialise your degree depending on your area of focus and interest.
Develop your skills
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
research skills through elective coursework units in research methodology
the disciplines of epidemiology and veterinary pathology
tailoring a research project to an animal disease or condition relevant to your field of interest.
CRICOS code: 077556E
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Total credit points: 72
VET770, Doctor of Veterinary Medical Science Thesis, 48
Specified Elective Units, 24 credit points
VET630, Conservation Medicine, 3
, OR,
VET631, Wildlife Medicine, 3
, OR,
VET639, Conservation Medicine Field Placement/Project, 3
, OR,
VET6391, Conservation Medicine Field Placement/Project, 6
, OR,
VET640, Infectious and Emerging Diseases, 3
, OR,
VET641, Principles of Epidemiology, 3
, OR,
VET642, Practical Applications of Epidemiology, 3
, OR,
VET664, Wildlife Comparative Pathology, 3
, OR,
VET649, Veterinary Studies Masters Research Dissertation, 12
, OR,
VET666, Research Methodology, 3
, OR,
VET678, Veterinary Case Management Rounds, 3
, OR,
VET679, Seminars in Veterinary Clinical Studies, 3
, OR,
VET699, Epidemiological Studies: Design and Analysis, 3
Upon completion of the Doctor of Veterinary Medical Science, you will have an internationally recognised postgraduate research degree, and be able to choose from a range of senior career opportunities across the veterinary science spectrum, including in research, clinical, industry and academic fields.
Overseas Student Health Cover: 530 AUD per year
