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.