Veterinary Degrees Online

Applicants are normally required to have three A levels, but we also welcome applications from candidates with other qualifications of equivalent standard and from students with other competencies. If you have any questions about whether specific qualifications or subject combinations are acceptable, please contact the Admissions Tutor for your degree.

We welcome applications from students with overseas or alternative UK qualifications of equivalent standard, including European, French and International Baccalaureates, German Abitur, Scottish Advanced Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, and Advanced Placements (USA). Please supply full details direct to the Admissions Tutor.

Supplementary information should not be sent to UCAS.

Non-UK applicants must be able to demonstrate a competence in English language through IELTS or equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English are informed that native language A levels will only be regarded as additional qualifications.

Applications from school leavers who wish to take a gap year are welcome. Applicants must state in their UCAS personal statement how they propose to spend their time.

Candidates who are unsuccessful cannot be reconsidered for entry within the same cycle but may reapply the following year without prejudice to the new application.
Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Minimum entry requirements are AAB at A2 level (340 points). These must include chemistry and at least one other science subject (biology is preferred but not mandatory) or mathematics at grade A. The ideal combinations would be: chemistry and two further science subjects; or chemistry and one further science subject and mathematics; but other combinations are considered. General studies will not be accepted at any level. Other qualifications, such as Key Skills or Critical Thinking, while useful, will not count towards an offer. Two AS levels may be acceptable in place of a third A level. This is in addition to grade C or above in GCSE mathematics, chemistry, biology (or combined sciences), and English language (or an overall score of 7.0 in IELTS with 7.0 in all elements). For Research Abroad options, foreign language to GCSE or AS level is beneficial. For International Baccalaureate we ask for 38 overall with grade 6 in chemistry, grade 6 in biology at Higher level, and grade 5 in Subsidiary level English. BTEC qualifications (with distinction) will also be considered.
Biology

Minimum entry requirements are AAB at A2 level in any order (340 points). These must include biology and either chemistry, mathematics or physics. General studies will not be accepted at any level. Other qualifications, such as Key Skills or Critical Thinking, while useful, will not count towards an offer. Two AS levels may be acceptable in place of a third A level. This is in addition to grade C or above in GCSE mathematics, chemistry, biology (or combined sciences) and English language (or an overall score of 7.0 in IELTS with 7.0 in all elements). For the Year in Europe or Year in Research (if taken abroad) options, candidates must have a relevant foreign language to GCSE (minimum grade C) or AS level. For Languages for Science degrees (C1R1, C1R2, C1R4) a minimum grade B in the relevant foreign language must be achieved to at least AS level (or equivalent). For International Baccalaureate we ask for 38 overall with grade 6 in biology and grade 6 in chemistry or mathematics required at Higher level and grade 5 in Subsidiary level English.

To gain entry to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science/Bachelor of Veterinary Biology course, applicants are required to demonstrate:
a high level of academic ability through previous studies
an interest in, and commitment to, rural Australia, veterinary science and animal production
an understanding of the unique ethical and practical issues that confront veterinarians involved with rural practice and animal production
the capacity to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Previous studies
Previous studies include:
the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate/overseas equivalent
a completed or part-completed course of a university (equivalent to at least one year of full-time study)

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent. Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science/Bachelor of Veterinary Biology course however students with a strong interest in science would be expected to do chemistry if attending a school where it is offered.

The standard requirements for admission to Murdoch for school leavers are through their high school TEE or Course subjects.

School leavers need to meet the following:
Secondary School Graduation
A competitive Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) which is calculated from your school results and exam results.
English competency – You will need a scaled mark of at least 50 in English or Literature to be eligible

Students who wish to be assessed for special consideration, particularly those who have missed the Curriculum Council’s Sickness and Misadventure deadlines, please contact the Admissions Manager directly.
Non-School Leavers

There are a range of admission pathways for non-school leavers, however most applicants will use one of the following as their basis for admission:
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) – Applicants need a minimum score from within the last 10 years of 145 or more in both sections of this test to be eligible for admission;
TAFE – Applicants are eligible to apply for admission with a Certificate IV or higher, completed within the last 10 years.
Prior University study – Applicants who have partially or fully completed prior university study are eligible to apply for admission based on these results.
Advanced Standing

Some students may have prior study that makes them eligible for Advanced Standing. This is also known as Credit and/or Exemption.
Students may be eligible for Advanced Standing if they have:
Completed any other university study within the last ten years; or
Have completed a Diploma or higher.

In some cases recognition of prior learning, such as relevant work experience, may also make a student eligible for Advanced Standing.