Bachelor Programme
Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Sydney's six-year Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine starts with two years of biomedical and animal sciences, then moves into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with case-based tutorials, laboratory and practical classes, clinical skills and animal handling. The final year is a series of intern rotations at the University's veterinary teaching hospitals and partner practices, covering small animal, rural mixed and government practice. Students must be vaccinated against Q fever before the course starts. Domestic students apply through UAC (code 513970); international students apply directly to the University.
University
University of Sydney
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Veterinary Medicine
Duration
6 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington and Camden
Degree
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetBiol/DVM)
Intake
February (Semester 1)
Application Deadline
International applicants apply directly to the University; applications are ranked in four rounds (8 June, 31 August, 2 November and 14 December 2026) and offers stop once places are filled. The Commitment to Veterinary Science form is due by 30 November 2026. Domestic applicants apply through UAC and upload the form by 3 December 2026.
Tuition Information
2027 indicative tuition for international students (48 credit points per full-time year): A$69,200 for the first full-time year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology component; A$84,000 for the first full-time year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine component. The 2027 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) student contribution for domestic students is not yet published on the course page; the 2026 indicative CSP amounts were A$10,424 for the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology component and A$13,237 for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine component. Fees are reviewed and rise each year of study.
Admission Requirements
- Indicative 2027 entry score (not guaranteed): ATAR 94.0 for international applicants; domestic selection rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) 98.0
- IB Diploma (international applicants): 37 points; domestic IB applicants are assessed using UAC's IB conversion
- GCE A levels: aggregate of 16 from three A2 subjects or 17 from four (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1; AS subjects not counted); domestic applicants: 17 from three or 21 from four
- Applicants must sit the Casper situational judgement test (Acuity Insights, test CSP-10400); 2026 test dates run from April to 19 November 2026
- Applicants must submit a Commitment to Veterinary Science form (international direct applicants by 30 November 2026; UAC applicants by 3 December 2026)
- Inherent requirements include the physical ability to handle large and small animals and Q fever vaccination
- Assumed knowledge (not a formal requirement): HSC Mathematics Advanced or higher, Biology and Chemistry (Physics is also recommended)
- English language (where required): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall and 7.0 in each band; TOEFL iBT 96 overall including 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing; or PTE Academic 72 overall and 72 in each band
- Other Australian and overseas qualifications (including SAT/ACT, AP and national school-leaving certificates) are listed with their entry scores on the course page