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All subjects in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine course are core.
YEAR ONE (DVM 1):
All of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90122 | Intro to the Veterinary Profession | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90121 | Vet Bioscience: Cells to Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90120 | Vet Bioscience: Digestive System | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90123 | Animal Production Systems: Extensive | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90124 | Vet Bioscience: Cardiovascular System | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90125 | Vet Bioscience: Metabolism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90126 | Vet Bioscience: Respiratory System | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90127 | Animal Production Systems: Intensive | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
YEAR ONE (VIA THE VETERINARY BIOSCIENCE MAJOR in the B-SCI)
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Bioscience Major should enrol in all of the following:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS30029 | Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30016 | Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30030 | Introduction to Professional Practice | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30031 | Animal Production Systems 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30014 | Veterinary Bioscience: Cardiovasc System | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30018 | Veterinary Bioscience:Respiratory System | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30017 | Veterinary Bioscience: Metabolism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30032 | Animal Production Systems 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
YEAR TWO (DVM 2):
All of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90128 | Vet Bioscience: Integument and Immunity | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90129 | Vet Bioscience: Locomotion | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| VETS90130 | Veterinary Virology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| VETS90131 | Veterinary Parasitology A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| VETS90133 | Animal Production Systems: Epidemiology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90132 | Veterinary Professional Practice 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| VETS90134 | Vet Bioscience: Nervous System | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90135 | Vet Bioscience: Reproduction | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| VETS90136 | Veterinary Public Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| VETS90137 | Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| VETS90138 | Veterinary Parasitology B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| VETS90139 | Veterinary Professional Practice 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| VETS90140 | Animal Production Systems: Applications | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
YEAR THREE (DVM 3):
All of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90141 | Veterinary Professional Practice 3 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
| VETS90142 | Dogs and Cats A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
| VETS90144 | Horses A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90145 | Poultry and Aviary Birds | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90143 | Ruminants and Camelids A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90078 | Veterinary Research Project A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90147 | Dogs and Cats B | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
| VETS90149 | Horses B | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90148 | Ruminants and Camelids B | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
| VETS90150 | Wildlife, Aquaculture, Exotics and Pigs | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90146 | Veterinary Professional Practice 4 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90079 | Veterinary Research Project B | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
The third year of the DVM course incorporates Pre-Tracks. Pre-Tracks provide opportunities for students to undertake practical classes and activities in a chosen area of veterinary science to complement their core training. The four Pre-Tracks available to students are Production Animal, Small Animal, Equine, and Government, Industry and Conservation Health. Pre-Track practical classes and activities are components of VETS90141 Veterinary Professional Practice 3 and VETS90146 Veterinary Professional Practice 4 within DVM 3.
In the fourth year of the DVM course, students undertake four weeks of Track activities in Production Animal, Small Animal, Equine, or Government, Industry and Conservation Health to further enhance their clinical skills and experience and to expand their professional networks. Students have complete flexibility as to which Track they select at DVM 4 level.
For further information about Pre-Tracks and Tracks, see: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/doctor-of-veterinary-medicine/where-will-this-take-me/
YEAR FOUR (DVM 4):
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90096 | Veterinary Professional Practice 5 | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Werribee) |
100 |
Last updated: 30 October 2023