Graduate studies at Melbourne Veterinary School

Discover where your passion in animal health and welfare can take you with graduate study.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) gives you the experience and flexibility to exceed in your choice of veterinary career. Whether you want to be a small or large animal veterinarian, an animal welfare supervisor in the agricultural industries, an equine health professional, a zoo veterinarian or a government specialist monitoring wildlife health, you’ll build intensive and practical skills from day one.

The DVM is a full-time, four-year program taught at both Parkville and Werribee campuses. Your fourth year is lecture-free, allowing you to participate in clinical and practical placements in different locations. This includes rural and regional areas, as well as interstate and overseas.

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Graduate research: Go beyond veterinary medicine

Take your degree further with graduate research in veterinary science. Explore our research opportunities in parasitology, virology, bioinformatics and animal welfare and find a supervisor or project you may be interested in.

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