Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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Course resolutions
1 Course codes
Code |
Course title |
---|---|
MAVETMED-01 |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
4 Admission to candidature
0.
With approval from the Dean, available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria:
(a)
Admission to the degree requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, and completion of one semester of study in general chemistry (physical and inorganic), organic chemistry, biology and biochemistry.
(b)
Applicants must submit a veterinary science admission statement including relevant work experience and animal handling experience.
(c)
English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
(d)
If some applicants are ranked equally according to the above criteria, the Faculty may further rank applicants according to the demonstration of their aptitude for the practice of veterinary medicine as assessed at an interview and make recommendations to the Dean for admission accordingly.
5 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the table for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
(2)
To qualify for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine a candidate must complete a prescribed program of 192 credit points, and:
6 Progression rules
(1)
Candidates for the degree may enrol in the units of study prescribed for Year 2 of candidature only after completion of Year 1.
(2)
Candidates for the degree may enrol in the units of study prescribed for Year 3 of candidature only after completion of Year 1 and Year 2.
(3)
Candidates for the degree may enrol in the units of study prescribed for the final year of candidature only after completion of Year 1, and Year 2 and Year 3.