International Entry Requirements
Even though there are many steps to the application process it does not have to be difficult. You will need to find out How to apply, be aware of Important dates and meet the University’s Entry Standards and prerequisites and English language requirements. You will also need to apply for a student visa (you will leave this site).
Our overseas representatives can also assist you with the application process if you are experiencing difficulties.
Once you have been accepted you will need to Accept or defer your offer.
There are two points of entry into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science course: via the pre-veterinary stream which is a year of basic science or enter following one year of a science course into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Years 1-4).
Note that entry requirements are a minimum standard - further selection criteria also apply.
First point of entry: for high-school leavers Pre-Veterinary Stream
Pre-requisite subjects for entry:
VCE or Australian Year 12 equivalent. |
Units 3 and 4. A study score of at least 35 in each of English, Chemistry, and one of Mathematics or Physics. |
International Baccalaureate. |
English, Chemistry and one of Physics, Mathematical Methods (standard level) or Mathematics (higher level). |
GCE A–levels, STPM, Sri Lankan A–levels. |
Chemistry and one of Physics or Mathematics. |
CBSE India, ISC India and HSC India. |
English, Chemistry and one of Mathematics and Physics. |
Trinity Foundation Program |
EAP (a score of at least 80%), English, Chemistry, History of Ideas (Ord), and one of Physics, Mathematics 1A or 1B. |
If your program of study is not specified, please contact the Faculty directly for further information.
Second point of entry: following one or more years of a science course
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Years 1 – 4)
To be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, you must have completed and passed at least one year as a full-time student in an approved course at tertiary level. You must also have obtained a pass grade or higher in the prerequisite subjects, at a standard which is deemed equivalent by the Faculty of Veterinary Science to the standard pertaining in the Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne.
Pre-requisite subjects for entry:
Subject equivalent to:
Biology 141 and 142
Chemistry 141 and 142
Physics 121 and 122; or Physics 141 and 142; or Physics 161 and 162 (if no Year 12 Physics*).
Check the University handbook for subject descriptions
If you are not sure whether you meet the entry requirements, or have not completed the pre-requisites subjects, please contact the Faculty directly for further information.