The matrix below includes 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. (Source: 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 (Source: Indeed Careers Guide)

Institution	Course	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
Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Veterinary Technology	Assumed knowledge: Chemistry, Maths MethodsAn ATAR of 70.00+
James Cook University	Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)	Assumed knowledge: An English, Maths Methods, Chemistry Biology recommendedAn ATAR of 90.00+JCU Application Form
Murdoch University	Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine	An EnglishAn ATAR of 94.00 minimum, but closer to 98.00+Casper
Southern Cross University	Bachelor of Veterinary Technology	Recommended studies: An English, Maths, Biology, ChemistryAn ATAR of 65
University of Adelaide	Bachelor of Veterinary Technology	Prerequisite: Maths MethodsAn ATAR of 75.00+
University of Adelaide	Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Note: Students must complete theBachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) before going on into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine	Prerequisites: Chemistry OR Biology OR Maths MethodsPhysics recommendedAn 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 BiologyAn ATAR of 98.25+ and the Casper Test is used for selection
University of Queensland	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 recommendedAn ATAR of 98.00+Casper and ‘Commitment to Veterinary Science' form

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