Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2013
Any
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7513
Faculty
Location
Gatton
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need a demonstrated association with the University.
Fees for Australian students
Australian students (including Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) are currently exempt from paying tuition fees for Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc) studies.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the School of Veterinary Science.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Enquiries for Australian students
Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of Science
Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)
This program is not available to international students.
Why study the Doctor of Veterinary Science?
As the highest award in Veterinary Science the Doctor of Veterniary Science is designed to give formal public recognition to scholars who have made a substantial, original and distinguished contribution to the field of Veterinary Science.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need a demonstrated association with the University.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the School of Veterinary Science.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need a demonstrated association with the University.
Visa requirements
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Australian students (including Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) are
currently exempt from paying tuition fees for Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc) studies.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply to Higher Doctorates; however an examination fee may apply.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Doctor of Veterinary Science
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A recognition of an eminent and distinguished contribution to veterinary science, as evidenced by published material. Refer to DVSc rules for further information.
