At the University of Adelaide, the veterinary science program is comprised of two degrees: the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. To practice as veterinarians, students must complete both degrees.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
6 years (3 yrs BSc Veterinary Bioscience / 3 yrs DVM)
late April 2024
September 25, 2024
February 2025
Veterinary Science
Undergraduate
Veterinary Science
Australia
The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide provides world-class, hands-on education and training to future animal and veterinary scientists.
The six year veterinary program at the University of Adelaide is composed of two required sequenced degrees, the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. .
The Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) starts in the first year with foundational science courses, leading on to higher level foundational science courses in the second year and the commencement of veterinary science courses. The third year is a continuation of the veterinary specific science courses. The second and third year (48 units) of the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) includes an in-depth focus (21 units) on anatomy and physiology, which is not typically found in other bachelor degrees. An additional requirement of the program is the completion of a minimum of 480 hours extra-mural experience/work based training.
Entry into Adelaide’s three year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is obtained by successful completion of the three year Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) at the University of Adelaide with a minimum gpa of 4.0. An application for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is required. The first two years are aimed at developing the scientific and technical skills needed where you will:
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 University of Adelaide’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
The veterinary science program at the University of Adelaide has been granted accreditation by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Hong Kong and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK).
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). |