Adelaide University’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences offers top-tier, practical hands-on education and training for aspiring animal and veterinary professionals.

Their six-year veterinary program consists of two mandatory, sequential degrees: a Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

The Bachelor of Science begins with introductory science courses in the first year, progressing to advanced foundational science and introductory veterinary science courses in the second, and continuing with veterinary-specific science courses in the third. Years two and three of the BSc (Veterinary Bioscience) feature a significant emphasis (21 units out of 48 units) on anatomy and physiology, exceeding that of most other bachelor’s programs. The program also mandates at least 480 hours of external practical experience.

Admission to Adelaide’s three-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program requires a minimum 4.0 GPA upon successful completion of the BSc (Veterinary Bioscience) at Adelaide University, along with a separate application. The first two years focus on building essential scientific and technical expertise, encompassing:

• Study the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting domestic animals such as canines, felines, equines, ruminants, camelids, swine, and poultry
• Investigate wildlife ecology, conservation medicine, and ecohealth
• Develop advanced scientific and technical skills for research and clinical settings
• Participate in a structured internship for professional development

A further 23-week externship is also mandatory.

• Canadian High School Diploma OSSD 85% / BC Certificate of Education 85% / Alberta 90%
• Prerequisite Subjects: Year 12 Mathematics  OR Year 12 Chemistry OR Year 12 Biology
• Casper test required
• Application Questionnaire required
• Assessments based on Questionnaire and Casper results

Inherent Requirements:

There are inherent requirements associated with Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program 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.

Adelaide University’s veterinary science program has received accreditation from the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Hong Kong, and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK).  

Canadian veterinary practice regulation falls under provincial jurisdiction, with requirements varying accordingly. Consult the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association or detailed provincial information. Prospective veterinary science students should contact KOM Educational Consultants for application details.