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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

  • Doctorate (PhD)

Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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.

Who is it for?

Our four-year graduate entry course is open to applicants with a completed...

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

About this course

Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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.

Who is it for?

Our four-year graduate entry course is open to applicants with a completed Bachelor's degree who want to study to become registered veterinary practitioners.

Discover the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Camden

Career pathways

Career paths

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine will equip you to become a veterinary medical professional in the global community and you can choose from a wide range of exciting fields including:

  • private veterinary practice in livestock, equine, small animal or mixed practices
  • corporate Veterinary medicine including the pharmaceutical industry or corporations that produce animal-related products
  • private or public animal welfare agencies ensuring health and wellbeing of animals
  • government agencies and departments working on research, biosecurity, public health, public policy, infectious disease units, food safety
  • agricultural industries, animal health, inspection, environmental quality
  • education sector, research or teaching
  • international animal health and welfare and food production
  • diagnostic services
  • veterinary public health.
Professional accreditation

Graduates are eligible for professional registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board in each state and territory in Australia.

The course is also recognised in selected jurisdictions globally as outlined on the accredited programs page. Students seeking to practise overseas should consult the local registration authority.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Veterinary Science courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
75%
Overall satisfaction
85%
Skill scale
55%
Teaching scale
100%
Employed full-time