Additional course costs for the DVM
In addition to tuition fees for the course, there are additional costs relating to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) that you should be aware of. Find an indicative list here.
First year
| Expense | Approximate indicative cost* (AUD$) |
|---|
|
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – payable by CSP students only
|
326
|
Optional - Veterinary Students Society of Victoria (VSSV) membership
(including Class of 2027 polo shirt, Welcome Goodie Bag)
| 80 |
|
Coveralls
| 75 |
|
Student name badge
| 12 |
|
Q Fever vaccination
| 280 |
|
Laboratory coat
| 60 |
|
Veterinary anatomy dissection kit
| 28 |
|
Steel cap boots
| 70–200 |
|
Casio FX82 calculator
| 45 |
|
Transport to campus
| >10/day via public transport |
| Preclinical placement regional/rural accommodation (approx. 5 nights) | 60–100 per night |
Second year
| Expense | Approximate indicative cost* (AUD$) |
|---|
| Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – payable by CSP students only | 326 |
| Optional - Veterinary Students Society of Victoria (VSSV) membership | 70 |
| Transport to campus | >10/day via public transport |
| Preclinical placement regional/rural accommodation (approx. 10 - 15 nights) | 60–100 per night |
Third year
| Expense | Approximate indicative cost* (AUD$) |
|---|
| Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – payable by CSP students only | 326 |
| Optional - Veterinary Students Society of Victoria (VSSV) membership | 50 |
| Transport to campus | >10/day via public transport |
| Clinical placement (pre-tracks) accommodation | 60–100 per night |
Fourth year
| Expense | Approximate indicative cost* (AUD$) |
|---|
| Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – payable by CSP students only | 326 |
| Optional - Veterinary Students Society of Victoria (VSSV) membership | 60 |
| Transport to campus | >10/day via public transport |
| Clinical placement track rotation accommodation | 60–100 per night |
* All costs are indicative only and are subject to change