Research doctorate (PhD)
Doctor of Veterinary Medical Science
Murdoch University · School of Veterinary Medicine · Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Official award
- Doctor of Veterinary Medical ScienceDVetMedSc
- Pathway
- Science and researchStated for Australia
- Format
- On campus3 years full time
- Tuition
- A$42,760per year, 2027
About this program
A combined coursework and research doctorate for graduates of veterinary science, ending in a research thesis. Topics include epidemiology, veterinary pathology and research methods.
Role the program prepares for: Senior research, clinical, industry or academic roles across veterinary science.
- Subject
- Veterinary science
- Department
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Awarding body
- Murdoch University
Qualification and professional pathway
Pathway is classified only from a statement on an official page. An award title such as DVM, BVSc, BSc or MSc does not decide it, and no degree, accreditation or listing by itself grants permission to practise anywhere.
- Degree level
- Research doctorate (PhD)A research doctorate with a veterinary focus. It does not qualify anyone to practise as a veterinarian.
- Official level
- AQF 10 · Doctoral DegreeAs stated in the source. A framework level does not make different national awards equivalent.
- Pathway
- Veterinary science and researchAcademic and research programs (veterinary science, biomedical sciences, public health, epidemiology, pathology and similar). They do not by themselves qualify graduates to practise as veterinarians.
- Why we classify it this way
- A combined coursework and research doctorate built on an existing veterinary degree; it does not by itself qualify graduates as veterinarians.“Build upon your veterinary degree through a targeted research program”Source
- Prior degree required
- Yes
| Route | Duration | Credits | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior veterinary degree (advanced standing) | 3 years full-time | – | Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science with at least a 2A Honours normally in the same discipline (AQF level 8), or equivalent attainments approved by the Dean of Graduate ResearchSource |
Accreditation, evaluation and recognition
Recorded for this program and campus, with the authority’s role. Program accreditation, evaluation status, professional-body recognition, eligibility toward registration, institutional recognition, directory listings and memberships are different things; none of them is automatic permission to practise, and recognition in one country does not guarantee registration in another.
No accreditation, recognition or registration-pathway record for this program has been verified yet. That does not mean none exists; check the national authority and the institution.
Study structure
- Delivery
- On campusTaught at the listed campus.
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Thesis or dissertation
- The DVetMedSc program culminates in the completion of a research thesis.
- Intakes
- Semester 1, 2027, Semester 2, 2027
- Campus
- Perth campus (Murdoch)
Teaching language
- Taught in
- English
- English
- English teaching not verifiedAn English-language website does not mean a program is taught in English.
- Differences by campus or pathway
- The domestic and international tabs of the course page show different attendance-mode availability (face to face and online); the tab text does not describe the degree as online, so it is recorded as on campus.
Admissions
- Animal or veterinary experience
- Not published
- Interview
- Not published
- Previous qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science with at least a 2A Honours normally in the same discipline (AQF level 8), or approval by the Dean of Graduate Research
- Prior degree
- Veterinary science bachelor degree
Research degree details
- Department
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Research themes
- epidemiology and public health
- parasitology
- clinical specialities
- Previous qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science with at least a 2A Honours normally in the same discipline (AQF level 8)
- Study modes
- Full time or part time
Fees and costs
Original currency is authoritative. Each price keeps its basis (per year, per credit, whole program), academic year and student category, and is never converted. Annual tuition and whole-program tuition are different figures.
| Item | Amount | Applies to | Dated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative first-year fee, internationalTuition | A$42,760per year, 2027 | First year fee (international) | 19 October 2026Source |
Calculated tuition total: A$128,280 (International students). Calculated from published annual tuition for 2027 x 3 years. It assumes no fee changes and excludes clinical and laboratory charges, equipment, travel, placement expenses and other charges.
Clinical or laboratory charges, equipment and protective clothing, mandatory travel, placement expenses and insurance are not listed by the institution on the pages we checked; ask what is extra.
Sources and verification
Not published on the program’s source pages: animal or veterinary experience requirement, clinical placement details, accreditation or recognition record.
Sources and how this was checked
Last checked 19 October 2026. Each fact carries a verbatim quote that is re-checked against the live page. Research methodology.
Sources (checked 19 October 2026)