The University of Queensland

Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science

The Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science is our veterinary residency program, designed to prepare already qualified veterinarians to meet the credentials for specialist certification.

Official
Duration
Not provided
Qualification
Doctorate by research
AQF 10
Campus
Gatton
QLD
Course code
CRICOS 094716G
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Course overview

The Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science is our veterinary residency program, designed to prepare already qualified veterinarians to meet the credentials for specialist certification.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. 1. Prerequisites BVSc(Hons) with honours class IIB or higher; OR Postgraduate degree in Veterinary Science of at least one year full-time equivalent including relevant experience and an overall GPA of 5; OR BVSc or equivalent plus two years relevant experience, or one year internship under the supervision of a registered veterinary specialist. Applicants must satisfy the Head of School and Dean of the Graduate School that they are qualified for admission, and may be required to attend an interview. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1 3. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 50% 4. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 5. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 2. 1. Prerequisites BVSc(Hons) with honours class IIB or higher; OR Postgraduate degree in Veterinary Science of at least one year full-time equivalent including relevant experience and an overall GPA of 5; OR BVSc or equivalent plus two years relevant experience, or one year internship under the supervision of a registered veterinary specialist. Applicants must satisfy the Head of School and Dean of the Graduate School that they are qualified for admission, and may be required to attend an interview. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland. 2. {}

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Prior degree GPA

5 / 7

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    1. Prerequisites BVSc(Hons) with honours class IIB or higher; OR Postgraduate degree in Veterinary Science of at least one year full-time equivalent including relevant experience and an overall GPA of 5; OR BVSc or equivalent plus two years relevant experience, or one year internship under the supervision of a registered veterinary specialist. Applicants must satisfy the Head of School and Dean of the Graduate School that they are qualified for admission, and may be required to attend an interview. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1 3. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 50% 4. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 5. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2

  • Additional entry requirement

    1. Prerequisites BVSc(Hons) with honours class IIB or higher; OR Postgraduate degree in Veterinary Science of at least one year full-time equivalent including relevant experience and an overall GPA of 5; OR BVSc or equivalent plus two years relevant experience, or one year internship under the supervision of a registered veterinary specialist. Applicants must satisfy the Head of School and Dean of the Graduate School that they are qualified for admission, and may be required to attend an interview. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland. 2. {}

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Gatton1 January 2027—$46,880per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Gatton1 July 2027—$46,880per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Gatton

    Primary

    QLD

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Sciencestudy.uq.edu.au
  2. The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
  5. Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
  7. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science at The University of Queensland: Fees & Entry Requirements