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Dogs and Cats A (VETS90142) // Eligibility and requirements

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Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 2 level

Corequisites

All students are to enrol into the following corequisite subjects, unless directed by Melbourne Veterinary School:

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90143 Ruminants and Camelids A
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee)
 6.25
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

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 19 November 2025