Study to become a registered veterinary practitioner with Sydney’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). This degree will turn you into a career-ready vet with the skills to work in managing animal health and disease in Australia and around the world.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
4 Years
February 2025
mid September 2024
Veterinary Science
Postgraduate
Veterinary Science
Australia
Study to become a registered veterinary practitioner with Sydney’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). This degree will turn you into a career-ready vet with the skills to work in managing animal health and disease in Australia and around the world.
This four-year graduate entry course is open to applicants with a completed Bachelor’s degree who want to study to become registered veterinary practitioners.
The University of Sydney is the nation’s premier place to receive training in veterinary science. We ranked first in Australia and 12th in the world for veterinary science in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject and have been given a maximum score of 5 in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) federal government scheme for the veterinary sciences field of research (2018).
In the DVM, teaching is research-driven to ensure you will learn from the latest developments and advances in evidence-based practice, veterinary science research, animal behaviour and welfare science and veterinary public health. You will benefit from a fully integrated learning curriculum with clinical exposure, clinical skills training and animal handling commencing in the first semester and throughout the course.
Your studies will take place in the One Health framework, ensuring you understand the linkages between veterinary health, human medicine and the environment at local, national and global levels. The University of Sydney’s DVM program culminates in a capstone experience year where you will get hands-on experience as an intern in veterinary clinics of all varieties and in a wide range of locations, including rotations in the University teaching hospitals at Sydney and Camden.
You should be aware that the DVM has semester dates that are different to the standard University calendar. If your application is successful, you must be prepared to start classes during mid-February.
Years 1 and 2 of the course are primarily held at the Camperdown campus, but students must travel to our Camden campus for classes on a regular basis throughout the course. Camden is the location of all large animal teaching facilities, and animal handling training commences during the first semester.
Admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is based on the following criteria:
Applicants must have successfully completed or be in the final year of a bachelor degree at time of application
*The above the minimum admission requirements for the DVM. Admission into the DVM is highly competitive, assessment is as follows:
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is fully accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in the UK, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). This means course graduates of Sydney will be eligible for registration as veterinarians in all states and territories of Australia, and the United Kingdom. Students graduating from an AVMA accredited School have their degree recognized in North America and are entitled to sit the US National Veterinary Licensing Examinations.
Regulatory authority for veterinary practice in Canada is a provincial responsibility. Specific requirements differ from province to province. For further information refer to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. All students interested in Veterinary Science should contact KOM Consultants for full details on application processes.
Algonquin College Program | MTU (Kerry) Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Culinary Management Diploma | BA in Culinary Arts (year 3) | 1 year | option to progress to year 4 |
Early Childhood Care Diploma | BA in Early Childhood Care & Education (year 3) | 1 year | option to progress to year 4 |
Animation Advanced Diploma | BA (Hons) in Animation, Visual Effects, and Motion Design (year 4) | 1 year | |
Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma | BSc in Health & Leisure with Massage (year 3) | 1 year | option to progress to year 4 |
BSc in Coaching and Sports Performance (year 3) | 1 year | option to progress to year 4 | |
Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma | BSc Health & Leisure with Massage (year 4) | 1 year | |
Marketing – Business Administration Advanced Diploma | B Business (hons) in Marketing (year 4) | 1 year | |
Accounting – Business Administration Advanced Diploma | B Business (hons) in Accounting (year 4) | 1 year | |
General Business – Business Administration Advanced Diploma | B Business (hons) in Management (year 4) | 1 year | |
Business – Management & Entrepreneurship Diploma | B Business Management (year 3) | 1 year | option to progress to year 4 |
Computer Programmer Analyst Advanced Diploma | BSc (hons) in Computing with Software Development (year 4) | 1 year |
St. Lawrence College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | |
Biotechnology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year F/T |
Environmental Lab Technician (Advanced Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc in (Hon) Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) |
BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 2 Years (F/T) | ||
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T) |
Visual & Creative Arts – Fine Arts (Diploma) | BA in Fine Art | 1 Year (F/T) | BA (Hon) in Fine Art 1 Year (F/T) |
Computer Networking & Technical Support (Diploma) | BSc in Systems & Networking | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Systems & Networking 1 Year (F/T) |
Computer Game Development (Diploma) | BSc in Games Development | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Software Development 1 Year (F/T) |
Office Administration (General) | Bachelor of Business Administration | 1 Year (F/T) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line) |
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technician | BEng in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line) |
BEng in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BEng (Hon) in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) | |
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | |
BEng (Hon) in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) | 2 Years (F/T) | ||
General Arts & Science (D) | BA (Hon) – Sociology & Politics | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Social Care & Social Justice 2 Years (P/T) |
BA (Hon) – English & Psychology | MA in Leadership & Advocacy in Early Years 2 Years (P/T) | ||
Musical Theatre Performance | BA (Hon) in Performing Arts (Acting) | 1 Year (F/T) | MA through Creative Practice. |
St. Clair College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Musical Theatre Performance (Advanced Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Performing Arts (Acting) | 1 Year (F/T) | MA through Creative Practice |
Biomedical Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BEng in Mechatronics | 1 Year (F/T) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) |
BSc in Biomedical Science | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology (Add-On) | ||
BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 2 Years (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science | |
Chemical Lab Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development | 1 Year (F/T) | |
Interior Design (Advanced Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Interior Architecture & Design | 1 Year (F/T) | MA through Creative Practice |
Business Administration – Marketing (Advanced Diploma) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) (Marketing) | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Marketing |
Northern College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Environmental Technician – Water & Wastewater Systems (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technician (Diploma) | BEng in Mechatronics | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Humber College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Biotechnology Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Biomedical Science | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology 1 Year (F/T) |
BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 2 Years (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year (F/T). |
Georgian College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Architectural Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Project Management. 3 Years (On-Line). |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | |||
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Environmental Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Environmental Health & Safety Management. 2 Years (P/T). |
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T). |
Computer Systems Network Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Systems & Networking | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Systems & Networking 1 Year (F/T). |
General Arts & Science (Diploma) | BA (Hon) – Sociology & Politics | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Social Care & Social Justice 2 Years (P/T) |
BA (Hon) – English & Psychology | MA in Leadership & Advocacy in Early Years 2 Years (P/T) |
Fleming College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Carpentry Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line). |
BSc in Sustainable Wood & Building Technology | 1 Year (F/T) | ||
Environmental Lab Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Environmental Health & Safety Management. 2 Years (P/T). |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Ecocsystem Management Technician (Diploma) | |||
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T) |
Social Service Worker (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Social Care Practice | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Social Care & Social Justice 2 Years (P/T) |
Computer Engineering Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Systems & Networking 1 Year (F/T) |
Computer Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | |
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technician (Diploma) | BEng in Mechatronics | 1 Year (F/T) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics 1 Year (F/T). |
Recreation & Leisure Services (Diploma) | BB in Recreation & Leisure | 1 Year (F/T) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line) |
Fanshawe College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Architectural Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Project Management. 3 Years (On-Line) |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | |||
Construction Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | |||
Recreation & Leisure Services (Diploma) | BB in Applied Sport with Business | 1 Year (F/T) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) with Sport 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line) |
Science Lab Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development | 1 Year (F/T) | |
Environmental Lab Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Environmental Health & Safety Management 2 Years (P/T). |
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T). |
Theatre Arts – Technical Production (Diploma) | BA in Performing Arts (Theatre Design) | 1 Year (F/T) | MA in Creative Practice |
BA (Hon) in Performing Arts (Theatre Design) | 2 Years (F/T) | ||
Theatre Arts – Performance (Diploma) | BA in Performing Arts (Acting) | 1 Year (F/T) | MA in Creative Practice |
BA (Hon) in Performing Arts (Acting) | 2 Years (F/T) | ||
General Arts & Science (Diploma) | BA (Hon) – Sociology & Politics | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Social Care & Social Justice 2 Years (P/T) |
BA (Hon) – English & Psychology | MA in Leadership & Advocacy in Early Years 2 Years (P/T). |
Durham College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Biotechnology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year F/T. |
Environmental Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Environmental Health & Safety Management 2 Years (P/T). |
Water Quality Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) |
Chemical Lab Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T). |
Pharmaceutcial Science & Food Science Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | No |
BSc (Hon) in Human Nutrition (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | No | |
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | No |
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology | BEng (Hon) in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | No |
Cambrian College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T) |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | |
Computer Programming – Internet of Things (Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computing in Smart Technologies | 2 Years (F/T) | MSc in Data Science |
Computer Programming – Internet of Things (Diploma) | BSc in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure |
Design & Visual Arts – Fine Arts (Diploma) | BA in Fine Art | 1 Year (F/T) | BA (Hon) in Fine Art 1 Year (F/T) |
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | |
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician (Diploma) | BEng in Mechatronics | 1 Year (F/T) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc in (Hon) Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 2 Years (F/T) | |
Computer Network Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure 1 Year (F/T) |
Computer Systems Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Data Science |
Business (Diploma) | Bachelor of Business | 1 Year (F/T) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) (Add-On) |
Business (Diploma) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) | 2 Years (F/T) | MSc in Marketing |
Business Administration (Advanced Diploma) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Marketing |
Canadore College Program | ATU Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Biotechnology Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year F/T. |
Biotechnology Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Biomedical Science | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology 1 Year (F/T). |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Acting for Stage & Screen (Advanced Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Performing Arts | 1 Year F/T | MA by Creative Practice. |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Project Management. 3 Years (On-Line) |
BEng (Hon) in Civil Engineering (Add-On) | 2 Years F/T | ||
Environmental Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year F/T | |
Business (Diploma) | Bachelor of Business | 1 Year F/T | Bachelor of Business (Hon). |
ECE (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years F/T | MA in Leadership & Advocacy in the Early Years. |
Office Administration (Diploma) | Bachelor of Business Administration | 1 Year F/T | Bachelor of Business (Hon). |
Computer Systems Networking Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year F/T | MSc in Data Science |
Computer Programmer Analyst (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year F/T | MSc in Data Science |
BSc (Hon) in Computing in Smart Technologies | |||
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | |
BEng (Hon) in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) | 2 Years (F/T) |
Algonquin College Program | ATU Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Architectural Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Project Management. 3 Years (On-Line). |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | |||
Biotechnology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year F/T. |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T). |