Why study with Melbourne Veterinary School?
We are proud to train the next generation of veterinarians and veterinary researchers. You will have the opportunity to interact with all species of animals including horses, cattle, dogs, cats, and wildlife on campus and during placements. Your teachers are world-class academics, whose work have provided global impact on animal and human health.
Study in the most modern teaching facilities in Australasia, including world-class laboratories dedicated to clinical skills, surgical teaching, and animal anatomy. Our Werribee campus is also home to Greencross Veterinary Hospital and the University of Melbourne Equine Centre, allowing you to benefit from a clinical and hands-on curriculum.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) gives you the experience and flexibility to exceed in your choice of veterinary career. Build a strong foundation of veterinary knowledge, before following your own area of interest in a clinical or research placement.
Information for DVM students
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine course guide
Resources for current students of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) – your pathway to a veterinary career.
Work integrated learning guide
Understand the purposes and practicalities of the DVM's extensive Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine international student guide
A brief guide to Melbourne for International Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students.
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination guide
Everything a DVM4 student needs to know about the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.
Study options
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Undergraduate studies
Your veterinary career begins with an undergraduate degree. Explore the majors and study options offered through the Bachelor of Science.
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Graduate studies
Follow your interests further with graduate study, where you’ll gain practical and professional experience to become a veterinary expert.
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Graduate research
Meet the researchers and groups embedded in the Melbourne Veterinary School, and find a research opportunity that aligns with your passions.
Meet our students and alumni
Our students and alumni are passionate animal specialists who work in fascinating roles across the globe. Learn where a degree from the Melbourne Veterinary School can lead you.
Our facilities
At Werribee you’ll find our purpose-built campus for veterinary science teaching and research. You’ll learn and undertake placements in state-of-the-art facilities, as well as the University of Melbourne Equine Centre and Greencross Veterinary Hospital.
Awards, scholarships and prizes
The University of Melbourne is proud to offer a generous selection of scholarships, designed to recognise and support individual circumstances and academic achievements. Follow the links below to find a scholarship you may be eligible for.
