Please note: All costs are indicative only. Accommodation costs listed below will vary for regional/rural placement, depending on location and type of accommodation chosen.
First year
| Expense | Approximate indicative fee/price | Approximate indicative cost* (AUD$) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – payable by CSP students only | $351/Year | $351.00 |
| Veterinary Students Society of Victoria (VSSV) membership (Optional) | $85 | |
| Early bird VSSV Membership (Optional) | $79 | |
| (including Class of 2027 polo shirt, Welcome Goodie Bag) | ||
| Coveralls | $85 each | $85.00 |
| Scrub tops - plain | $50 each | $50.00 |
| Scrub pants | $50 each | $50.00 |
| Laboratory coat | $35 each | $35.00 |
| Steel cap boots | Ranges between $70 and $250 | $160.00 |
| Student name badge | $15 per item | $15.00 |
| Q Fever vaccination | Approx. $280 | $280.00 |
| Veterinary anatomy dissection kit | Approx. $30 | $30.00 |
| Casio FX82 calculator | Approx. $45 | $45.00 |
| Public Transport to campus (4d/week for approximately 28 weeks) | $10.60 per day | $1,187.20 |
| Preclinical placement - regional/rural accommodation (approx. 10 nights) | Approx. $150 per night | $1,500.00 |
| *Estimated out of pocket expenses | $3,788.20 | |
Second year
| Expense | Approximate indicative fee/price | Approximate indicative cost* (AUD$) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – payable by CSP students only | $351/Year | $351.00 |
| Early bird VSSV Membership (Optional) | $60 | |
| Optional - Veterinary Students Society of Victoria (VSSV) membership | $55 | |
| Public Transport to campus (4d/week for approximately 28 weeks) | $10.60 per day | $1,187.20 |
| Preclinical placement - regional/rural accommodation (approx. 5 nights) | Approx. $150 per night | $750.00 |
| *Estimated out of pocket expenses | $2,288.20 |
Third year
| Expense | Approximate indicative fee/price | Approximate indicative cost* (AUD$) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – payable by CSP students only | $351/Year | $351.00 |
| Early bird VSSV Membership (Optional) | $60 | |
| Optional - Veterinary Students Society of Victoria (VSSV) membership | $55 | |
| Public Transport to campus (4d/week for approximately 28 weeks) | $10.60 per day | $1,187.20 |
| Preclinical placement - regional/rural accommodation (approx. 5 nights) | Approx. $150 per night | $750.00 |
| *Estimated out of pocket expenses | $2,288.20 |
Fourth year
| Expense | Approximate indicative fee/price | Approximate indicative cost* (AUD$) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – payable by CSP students only | $351/Year | $351.00 |
| Early bird VSSV Membership (Optional) | $60 | |
| Optional - Veterinary Students Society of Victoria (VSSV) membership | $55 | |
| Public Transport to placements and Rotations (5d/week for approximately 40 weeks) | $10.60 per day | $2,120.00 |
| Clinical placement - regional/rural accommodation (approx. 30 nights) | Approx. $150 per night | $4,500.00 |
| Average total out-of-pocket costs associated with fourth-year clinical placements/rotations | Travel, Fuel, Food | $6,000.00 |
| *Estimated out of pocket expenses | $12,971.00 |
* All costs are indicative only and are subject to change