Veterinary Degrees Online

The pre-veterinary concentration allows the student to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science, meeting the requirements for most Veterinary Schools as well as the requirements for the two-year, AVMA-accredited program in Veterinary Technology. Students are advised that the requirements of each Veterinary School are different, and that they may need to take additional courses to meet the pre-requisite requirements of a specific school. Students should be prepared to begin the application process at the end of the Junior year and may receive feedback at that time on how they might make their application stronger.

An integral part of the program is the Lenfest Animal Health Center. This on-campus veterinary clinic treats hundreds of animals annually and allows students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience as part of the curriculum. In addition to the veterinary clinic on campus, field trips are made to local shelters and farm animal facilities. These out-reach programs give the students experiences with a wide range of animal species. Supplementing the didactic course work is an externship in which the student receives hands-on training in an approved research facility, private veterinary practice or veterinary teaching facility.

A Veterinary Technician is a graduate of a two-year, AVMA-accredited program in Veterinary Technology who has knowledge of applied science and specialized training in animal health, care and management. Graduates of the program are qualified to perform a wide range of technical medical skills and may be employed in veterinary practices, research and academic institutions, biological laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, public health organizations and zoos. The demand for veterinary technicians continues to exceed the supply of graduates.

An integral part of the program is the Lenfest Animal Health Center. This on-campus veterinary clinic treats over 1,000 animals annually and allows students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience as part of the curriculum. In addition to the veterinary clinic on campus, field trips to shelters and large animal facilities add to the clinical experience of the students. These out-reach programs give the students experiences with a wide range of animal species. Additionally, supplementing the didactic course work is an externship in which the student receives hands-on training in an approved research facility, private veterinary practice or veterinary teaching facility.

The curriculum is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Medical Technology (VMT) provides the student with skills in surgical nursing, anesthesia, clinical laboratory, animal handling, and radiology. All clinical tasks required by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are performed by the student in laboratory and clinical situations. Graduates are eligible for the National Veterinary Technician Examination and individual state licensure.

Two concentrations for the B.S. are offered: Veterinary Biology and Veterinary Business Management
Veterinary Biology concentration prepares the student for opportunities in clinical practice, education, research, or industry. Although the concentration provides good preparation for entry to veterinary school, additional course work is necessary to fulfill the prerequisites required for entrance. An academic advisor will assist students with course planning.
Veterinary Business Management concentration is intended for the student who plans to work in private veterinary practice. The graduate will be able to function as a supervisor or hospital manager as well as a veterinary technician. Since many of the requirements are met through this concentration, students may also wish to pursue a minor and certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.

The VMT program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Students must obtain at least a grade of C (2.0) in each VMT course prior to taking the next sequenced VMT course. Animal care will be required of all VMT students in courses utilizing animals. A VMT Handbook (available through the Wilson College Bookstore) is required by all students enrolled in the major.

Veterinary Science is the profession for people who care about animals and want to use science to understand and keep them healthy. When you study at Murdoch you will learn to do that. There’s a fully functional farm right on campus, with cows, pigs and sheep. The teaching hospital is the largest of its kind this side of the country and our Vet Clinic offers animal care to near and far, giving you the chance to practise what we preach!

Veterinary Science is a major health profession with its own system of education, registration, organisation and ethics. Close liaison with veterinarians in private practice, government departments, consultants and owner-breeders has successfully established Murdoch University’s reputation as a leader in teaching and research in this area. The Veterinary Science course at Murdoch is consistently rated as the best in Australia.

A degree of Bachelor of Science is awarded after the successful completion of the first two and a half years and is a prerequisite for entry to the final two and a half years that lead to the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS).
What can I do with my Veterinary Biology/Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degrees?

As a graduate you will be qualified to register as a Veterinarian in Australia and many overseas countries. This will open up rewarding opportunities in:
Private veterinary practice, dealing primarily with health and production problems in companion and production animals.
State and federal government department disease control units in vital areas such as epidemiological, regulatory and quarantine services and in veterinary research.
Veterinary public health, especially in the meat, dairy and fishing industries and including quality control in food production, the prevention and control of animal diseases communicable to humans, and aspects of environmental pollution.
Industry, especially research and animal related fields such as pharmaceutical and animal feed companies.
Teaching and research in tertiary institutions.
Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for registration to practice veterinary medicine without further examination in Australia and a number of other countries including Great Britain, New Zealand, Malaysia, South Africa, Singapore and Hong Kong. The degrees are also recognised by the American Veterinary Medical Association which, after passing the appropriate National or State licensing examinations, makes Murdoch graduates eligible to practice in the USA and Canada.

International students please note: The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. requires overseas students studying at Australian veterinary schools to submit an English proficiency test when applying for a skills assessment for the purposes of migration. The only tests accepted by the AVBC are the IELTS (academic) or the Occupational English Test (OET). The minimum score required is a 7.0 in each section of the IELTS (academic), or a B pass in each section of the OET. Tests must be within the validity period of two years. For further information please contact Murdoch International.