Murdoch University
5 years
Become a veterinarian through Western Australia's only veterinary medicine degree. This five-year integrated program combines bachelor's and master's level study with extensive hands-on clinical experience, preparing you for diverse career opportunities in animal health, welfare and biosecurity.
High school leavers must achieve an ATAR of 94 or equivalent qualification. Chemistry ATAR is strongly recommended; Mathematics Methods, Physics and Biology are also recommended. All applicants must complete the Casper situational judgement assessment. Students with prior university study in relevant natural science-based disciplines may enter second year. English proficiency requirements include completion of Year 11 and 12 in Australia or equivalent English language test results. International students must meet additional English language requirements and provide evidence of genuine student status.
The course covers animal biology, anatomy and physiology across multiple species; diagnosis and management of animal diseases at individual and population levels; clinical skills development through hands-on training over five years; working with companion animals, livestock, horses, wildlife and exotic pets; and professional, ethical and regulatory standards. Core units include Introduction to Livestock Science and Genetics, Cell Biology, Foundations of Vertebrate Form and Function, Fundamentals of Chemistry, Statistical Data Analysis, Sustainable and Ethical Animal Management, Veterinary Professional Life and Practice, Principles of Infectious Disease, Veterinary Structure and Function, Veterinary Biochemistry, Surgery and Anaesthesia, Small Animal Medicine, Equine Practice, Ruminant Practice, and Core Clinical Training.
Murdoch University is ranked #1 in Australia for overall educational experience in Veterinary Science according to the Good Universities Guide 2026. The School of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by leading international bodies including the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and American Veterinary Medical Association. The university offers unique facilities including a veterinary teaching hospital, working farm on campus, world-class anatomy museum and state-of-the-art equipment. Graduates are eligible for registration to practise in Australia, UK, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA and Canada.
Graduates qualify to become veterinarians with diverse career opportunities including clinical veterinarian in general or specialist practice, government veterinarian in public health and biosecurity, veterinary researcher, wildlife veterinarian, academic veterinarian, veterinary business management roles, and industry or technical veterinarian in pharmaceutical and animal nutrition companies. Veterinarians play vital roles in animal health, welfare and biosecurity across companion animal care, equine and livestock industries, wildlife conservation and public health sectors.