Bachelor
Do you want to be a veterinarian? Western Australia's only Veterinary Science course will provide you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and practical experience necessary to solve the existing and emerging problems of our companion animals, livestock and wildlife.
A science-based approach and hands-on experience will prepare you for the highest standard of work in the veterinary industry.
To become a qualified veterinarian, you will need to complete an integrated Bachelors-Masters degree over five years.
Students with prior university study in a relevant discipline may be eligible for advanced standing for first year units, with an opportunity for an accelerated option to complete an additional mandatory first year unit over summer. These students can be considered for entry into the second year of the veterinary course, thereby completing the degree over 4 calendar years.
3 reasons to study Veterinary Science at Murdoch
What you'll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:
Your future career
When you graduate you will be prepared for a career in animal health related fields, with animals of all species and sizes. You could work in primary care or emergency hospitals, in small animal practice, in large animal or mixed practice, or as a government veterinarian. Careers could include:
You could undertake specialist training in a wide range of clinical disciplines such as surgery, medicine, pathology, reproduction, or dermatology.
Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Veterinary Science
Professional accreditation
The School of Veterinary Medicine is 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).
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course will be eligible for registration to practise veterinary medicine, without further examination, in Australia and a number of other countries including United Kingdom, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. The BSc/DVM degree is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association which, after passing the appropriate National or State licensing examinations, allows Murdoch University graduates to practise in the USA and Canada.
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Select which option best describes your path to university :
Higher Education
You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.Recent Secondary Education
You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.Vocational Education & Training
You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.Work & Life Experience
You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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| University study | Successful completion of at least 2 years. |
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Minimum English requirement
Successful completion of at least 2 years. |
| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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| Overseas Year 12 | Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
| Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) | CPS 78 or higher. |
75% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS). |
| Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) | 94 |
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). |
| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) | Overall Position (OP) of 2 or lower. |
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| Extenuating circumstances | Extenuating circumstances will not be granted for direct entry into the Veterinary Science program. If you have extenuating circumstances please apply for a pathway course in Animal Health or Animal Science. |
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| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | Total score of 36 or higher. |
Higher level (HL): 7 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| GCE A Levels | Aggregate of 14 points from:
At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5) |
A Levels: |
| Overseas Year 12 |
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Minimum academic requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
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Minimum English requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
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| Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) |
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Minimum academic requirement
CPS 78 or higher.
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Minimum English requirement
75% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
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| Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) |
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Minimum academic requirement
94
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Minimum English requirement
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). |
| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) |
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Minimum academic requirement
Overall Position (OP) of 2 or lower.
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Minimum English requirement
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| Extenuating circumstances |
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Minimum academic requirement
Extenuating circumstances will not be granted for direct entry into the Veterinary Science program. If you have extenuating circumstances please apply for a pathway course in Animal Health or Animal Science. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma |
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Minimum academic requirement
Total score of 36 or higher. |
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Minimum English requirement
Higher level (HL): 7 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| GCE A Levels |
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Minimum academic requirement
Aggregate of 14 points from:
At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5) |
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Minimum English requirement
A Levels: |
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| AQF Certificate Level | No direct entry. |
No direct entry. |
| AQF Certificate Level |
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Minimum academic requirement
No direct entry.
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Minimum English requirement
No direct entry.
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| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) | No direct entry. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
| Mature Age Pathway (MAP) | No direct entry - consider Animal Science pathway. |
No direct entry. |
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) |
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Minimum academic requirement
No direct entry.
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Minimum English requirement
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
| Mature Age Pathway (MAP) |
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Minimum academic requirement
No direct entry - consider Animal Science pathway.
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Minimum English requirement
No direct entry.
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You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
Adjustment for Murdoch RISEMurdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There's no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application. Applications for Veterinary Science must be made via TISC.
Compulsory documents
Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
Course specific documents
All applicants
Recommended documents (if applicable)
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
Course specific documents
Recommended documents (if applicable)