Veterinary Science Degrees in 2025

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Included in this matrix is a range of courses specific to Veterinary Science or Veterinary Technology or Veterinary Medicine on offer across Australia. 

Veterinarians diagnose, treat and help to prevent disease and injury in animals. They advise on measures to prevent the occurrence or spread of diseases and on ways to improve the health and productivity of animals and supervise safety standards on food supplies. (Good Careers Guide).

Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine are similar fields – both involve working with animals, however careers in veterinary medicine focus on hands-on animal care, while veterinary science careers tend to focus more on research and instruction (Indeed Careers Guide)

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science Assumed knowledge: Maths Methods, Chemistry An ATAR of 90.00+Supplementary Application, Work Experience, Interview
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology 

Assumed knowledge: Chemistry, Maths Methods

An ATAR of 70.00+

James Cook University

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) 

Assumed knowledge: An English, Maths Methods, Chemistry Biology recommended

An ATAR of 90.00+JCU Application Form­­

Murdoch University

Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 

An English

An ATAR of 94.00 minimum, but closer to 98.00+Casper

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Recommended studies: An English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry

An ATAR of 65

University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology   

Prerequisite: Maths Methods

An ATAR of 75.00+

Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Note: Students must complete the

Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) before going on into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Prerequisites: Chemistry OR Biology OR Maths Methods Physics recommended

An ATAR of 90.00+Complete a questionnaire and sit the Casper

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Science / Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine 

Note: Students complete the B Sci (with major in Veterinary Biosciences) before going on into the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. --OR-- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in both of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) and Maths: Specialist Mathematics. An ATAR of 89.00 for BSci or 98.50 for guaranteed package

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: an English, Maths Methods, Chemistry, and one of Physics OR Biology An ATAR of 98.25+ and the Casper Test is used for selection
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: an English, General Maths or Maths Methods. Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics are recommended  An ATAR of 75.00+

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 

Units 3 and 4: Maths Methods, Chemistry, and Biology.  Physics is highly recommended

ATAR of 98.00+Casper and Commitment to Veterinary Science' form