Animal health and veterinary science

Make a difference in animal health and veterinary science

Study animal health and veterinary science to learn about different animal species, their importance for people and the environment, and challenges we face in contemporary conservation.

Animal health and veterinary science courses at Sydney

You can choose a specialist animal health or veterinary science degree, or choose to undertake animal health or veterinary science related program, major, minor, or electives within one of our other degrees.

Specialist courses

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)
Graduate with an all-inclusive appreciation of the multidisciplinary sciences involved in the veterinary and allied animal science industries.
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation)
Develop your expertise in wildlife conservation, taught by researchers and practitioners the University of Sydney and Taronga Conservation Society Australia.
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Study to become a registered veterinary practitioner with this six-year degree, which is globally recognised.

Undergraduate courses

Programs and majors available in these courses:

Agroecosystems program (Majors in this program: Animal Production)
Animal Production
Animal Health, Disease and Welfare
Wildlife Conservation

Most of these majors are also available as minors.

Postgraduate courses

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Study to become a registered veterinary practitioner in this four year degree.
Master of Veterinary Studies (coursework) and Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies (research)
This combined master by coursework and research degree is for veterinarians who want to enhance their clinical skills and/or seek to become veterinary specialists in a range of areas.

View our available clinical residency positions.

Studying animal health and veterinary science

Studying animal health and veterinary science will give you an all-inclusive appreciation of the multidisciplinary sciences involved in the veterinary and allied animal science industries, including companion animals and wildlife.

Your animal health and veterinary science studies will be in the One Health framework, ensuring you understand the linkages between veterinary health, human medicine and the environment at local, national and global levels.

If you choose to study the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, you can become a practising veterinarian.

Why study with us?

We are ranked first in Australia and 12th in the world for veterinary sciences by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020. Our courses in animal health and veterinary science include hands-on laboratory, field, industry or clinical experience that’s relevant to your area of study.

You may study on our city and rural campuses, depending on which study area you choose. Our Camperdown Campus offers beautiful sandstone architecture alongside modern lecture theatres, advanced laboratories and a well-equipped clinical teaching hospital. Our semi-rural Camden campus southwest of Sydney allows students to work directly with livestock and gain experience with the large-animal industries of sheep, dairy, pigs, cattle and aquaculture.

You may also have the chance to access our University Veterinary Teaching Hospitals in Camperdown and Camden, Taronga Zoo staff, facilities and animals, and do work placements with industry partners.

If you choose the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or graduate entry Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees, you will be eligible when you graduate for immediate registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board in each state and territory in Australia, and is recognised internationally by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK).