Sydney School of Veterinary Science Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2026 Admission Guide for Applicants

Oct 3, 2026

The Sydney School of Veterinary Science provides an admission guide for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 2026, describing the graduate-entry program’s graduate training model, campus locations, and clinical, professional, and animal handling exposure. It outlines semester start timing in mid-February, eligibility checklist items, and the required components of admission. Selection is based on minimum GPA and pre-requisites, completion of the DVM Admission Statement with supporting documents, English requirements, and both Online Situational Judgement Tests (Kira Talent and Acuity Insights Casper). A 2025 timeline is included for the 2026 intake, including application deadlines and Casper test dates.

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Program overview

Important dates and study start

Checklist for eligibility

Admission criteria

2025 timeline for 2026 intake

SYDNEY SCHOOL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2026 Admission Guide for Applicants Course overview The Sydney Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is an innovative graduate entry program for students wishing to qualify as a registered veterinary practitioner. Learning activities for the program are conducted across our two campuses – Camperdown and Camden. Our teaching is research-driven to ensure you will learn from the latest developmentsand advances in evidence-based practice, veterinary medical research, animal behaviour and welfare science, and veterinary public health. Our integrated curriculum provides you with clinical exposure, clinical and professional skills training, and animal handling from your first semester. Your studies will take place in the one health framework, ensuring you understand the critical role of the veterinary professional in animal, human, and ecosystem health at local, national, and global levels. The program culminates in a capstone experience year where you will be placed as an intern in veterinary clinics in a wide range of locations, including rotations in the University Veterinary Teaching Hospitals at Sydney and Camden. Applicants should be aware that the DVM has semester dates that are different to the standard University calendar. If your application is successful, you must be prepared to start classes during mid-February. Once published, semester dates for the DVM can be found on the key dates page on the University of Sydney website. ✓ Checklist for Eligibility: 􀂅 I have a completed a bachelor degree or will complete my bachelor’s degree in 2025 and have achieved a minimum credit average GPA * . 􀂅 I have completed the pre-requisite subjects or will complete all pre-requisites in 2025. 􀂅 I have completed a minimum of 30 working days of work experience in the veterinary and animal industries and have provided supporting documentation to confirm completion of experience listed on the form. Failure to provide supporting documentation relevant to your experience will prohibit your application from being considered. 􀂅 I have completed the 2026 DVM Admissions Statement form. If you are an international student from North America, applying through VMCAS, you do not need to complete the admissions statement form as this information forms part of your VMCAS application. 􀂅 I have completed the following online situational judgement tests; Acuity Insights Casper CSP-20411 -AUS/NZ Postgraduate Health Sciences, and Kira Talent online judgement test that was available between 18 August and 31 August 2025. 􀂅 I have met the English Language Requirements. 􀂅 I am able to commence this course in mid-February 2026 (there are no deferrals for the DVM program) . 􀂅 I am able to study full time (part time study is not available for this course) . Admission Criteria Admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is based on the following criteria: 1. Minimum credit average GPA from a completed bachelor's degree. 2. Successful completion of pre-requisite units (more information below). 3. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Admission Statement including relevant veterinary and animal handling experience, using the form available on our website and including relevant supporting documentation of completion. 4. All applicants are required to complete both Online Situational Judgement Tests (Kira Talent and Acuity Insights –Casper) . • NOTE: For more information and to book your Casper test, please visit [https://acuityinsights.app/](https://acuityinsights.app/). Applicants are required to register for the Acuity Insights Casper test for CSP-20411-AUS/NZ Postgraduate Health Sciences at least 3 days prior to the test date. Your Casper results are only valid fora single admissions cycle. In case of illness or misadventure applicants are recommended not to wait until the finaldate to sit their test, as additional dates beyond the last date listed on this webs

FAQs

When do successful applicants need to start DVM classes for the 2026 intake?

Classes start in mid-February 2026, as DVM semester dates differ from the standard university calendar.

What is required in the DVM eligibility checklist?

Applicants must complete a bachelor degree with a minimum credit average GPA, complete pre-requisite subjects, complete at least 30 working days of relevant work experience with supporting documentation, complete the 2026 DVM Admissions Statement form (unless using VMCAS for eligible North American international applicants), and meet English language requirements.

Which online tests are required and what are the key timing constraints?

All applicants must complete both Online Situational Judgement Tests: Kira Talent and Acuity Insights Casper. Casper registration must be completed at least three days before the test date, and Casper results are valid only for a single admissions cycle. Kira Talent is only available between 18 August and 31 August 2025.

Oct 3, 2026

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