Overview

This comprehensive combined coursework and research program is the only one of its kind in Western Australia. You’ll have access to our on-campus, world class veterinary facilities for training in a broad range of disciplines within veterinary science, including epidemiology and public health, parasitology, and clinical specialities.

You’ll gain advanced academic preparation in applied research. The degree provides the opportunity for advanced study in analytical and research skills in veterinary science, applied to clinical and non-clinical disciplines. The DVetMedSc program culminates in the completion of a research thesis.

Your future career

Upon completion of the Doctor of Veterinary Medical Science at Murdoch University, you will have an internationally recognised postgraduate research degree, and be able to choose from a range of senior career opportunities across the veterinary science spectrum, including in research, clinical, industry and academic fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conservation Medicine
Wildlife Medicine
Conservation Medicine Field Placement/Project
Infectious and Emerging Diseases
Practical Applications of Epidemiology
Wildlife Comparative Pathology
Epidemiological Studies: Design and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply for a postgraduate research degree throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 4 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 077556E

To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctor of Veterinary Medical Science, an applicant must have:

a Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science with at least a 2A Honours normally in the same discipline (AQF level 8); or
a Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science (AQF level 7) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments including satisfactory research preparation the equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.

Tuition Fee

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International

37221 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37221 AUD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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