What you can expect from undergraduate study in Veterinary science
The ratings that appear on this site were published in the 2008 editions of the Good Universities Guides.
What you're in for
On average, how tough is it to get into Veterinary science courses?
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Who does undergraduate courses in Veterinary science?
Number of students | 2,037 |
Percent of students over 25 years | 21% |
Percent of students from non-English speaking backgrounds | 19% |
Number of international students | 444 |
Percent studying part time | 4% |
Percent studying externally | 0% |
Percent women | 77% |
Tuition costs
Average tuition fees for international students $162,835 per annum
Average tuition fees for domestic fee-paying students $130,480 per annum
Graduates views of the course experience
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Your prospects
Vet science graduates are very satisfied with all aspects of their course experience according to the national Course Experience Questionnaire. Job prospects in this field are very positive and graduate employment rates are excellent (currently around 96 per cent). Starting salaries are below average, beginning at the modest level of around $38 000, but can climb to in excess of $90 000.
What salary can I expect?
Graduate starting salary | $38,080 |
Will I get a job?
Percentage of graduates looking for job who did not find full time work four months after graduation | 4% |
Where graduates go when they do get jobs:
Public sector | 5% |
Private sector | 82% |
Private practice | 8% |
Overseas | 4% |
Will I need to go on to further study?
How many graduates immediately go on to further study? | 4% |
How difficult is it to get into undergraduate courses in Veterinary science?
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Do institutions differ in how they teach Veterinary science?
Yes. The following 6 campuses all provide Veterinary science courses. Click on the campus name to find out more about the individual campuses. Click on the University name to see how their Veterinary science courses rate and compare.