Overview

It is designed to lead to careers as a specialist veterinarian, provided you meet all other requirements.

The Veterinary Clinical Science doctorate at University of Queensland will take you 3.5 years to complete full-time. It combines advanced coursework with clinical training and a research-based 50,000-word thesis. The doctorate is intended to introduce you to all aspects of specialist practice.

Features

You will undertake clinical work in a diagnostic laboratory or a veterinary teaching hospital to develop your clinical skills to specialist level. This work will also count towards the coursework part of the degree.

The research thesis will provide a path to clinical or research careers with an evidence-based focus. These can include roles in public health agencies, universities or research centres.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Extend your expertise and scientific knowledge in areas such as case management, clinical record keeping, epidemiology and research methods

Learn in $100 million facilities including a small animal hospital, an equine specialist hospital and a diagnostic laboratory

Write a thesis on a topic of your choice and be inspired and challenged to explore new ideas and develop greater understanding of complex questions

Study at a university fully accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American Veterinary Medical Association

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students will need to apply at least 6 months before starting at UQ to allow enough time for the Australian student visa to be processed.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 3 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 094716G

BVSc(Hons) with honours class IIB or higher; OR

Postgraduate degree in Veterinary Science of at least one year full-time equivalent including relevant experience and an overall GPA of 5; OR

BVSc or equivalent plus two years relevant experience, or one year internship under the supervision of a registered veterinary specialist.

Applicants must satisfy the Head of School and Dean of the Graduate School that they are qualified for admission, and may be required to attend an interview. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland.

IELTS score of 7.0

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14222 AUD / year

≈ 14222 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14222 AUD / year

≈ 14222 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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