Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Program Overview
This highly ranked six-year veterinary program provides a comprehensive foundation in veterinary sciences. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory work, clinical skills training, and internships at veterinary teaching hospitals. The program's focus on One Health and various elective options prepare graduates for a wide range of careers in veterinary medicine. Graduates are eligible for professional registration and the program is recognized internationally.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This six-year course provides both a scientific foundation and specialist clinical and medical experience. The first two years focus on biomedical and animal sciences, the fundamentals of veterinary sciences.
Outline:
- Years 1 & 2: Core units from the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology.
- Years 3 - 6: Prescribed core units and placements under the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
- Teaching Methods: Small group, case-based tutorials, laboratory and practical classes, clinical skills training, and animal handling training.
- Electives: Students can focus on areas like government, industry, research, specialist practice, equine, and wildlife.
Teaching:
- Faculty: The University of Sydney's Veterinary Science department.
- Unique Approaches: Hands-on laboratory, field, industry or clinical experience, rural and regional vet scheme, One Health framework.
Careers:
- Private Veterinary Practice: Livestock, equine, small animal, or mixed practices.
- Corporate Veterinary Medicine: Pharmaceutical industry, animal-related product corporations.
- Animal Welfare Agencies: Private or public agencies.
- Government Agencies: 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: Food production.
- Diagnostic Services:
- Veterinary Public Health:
Other:
- Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for professional registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board in each state and territory in Australia. The course is also recognized in selected jurisdictions globally.
- Vaccination Requirements: Current tetanus vaccination, Q fever screening and potential vaccination.
- Mandatory Work Hours: 2172 total hours.
- Ranking: Ranked 1st in Australia and 26th in the world for veterinary science in the QS Subject Rankings 2024.
- International Accreditation: Recognized internationally by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK).
- Campus Locations: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney and Camden, NSW Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
- Partnerships: The University's Veterinary Teaching Hospitals and Partners in Veterinary Education.
- Resources: Access to University Veterinary Teaching Hospitals in Camperdown and Camden, Taronga Zoo staff, facilities and animals, and work placements with industry partners.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
Entry Requirements:
- Secondary or tertiary qualification:
- A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents).
- Approved higher education study at the University of Sydney or institutions with which the University of Sydney has a Credit Recognition Pathway.
- Approved preparation courses.
- **Submission of 'Commitment to Veterinary Science' form.
- **Completion of Acuity Insights Casper Situational Judgement Test.
