Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
In 2009 the quota for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science course will be 120. This includes Commonwealth Supported Places (school leavers and tertiary studies applicants) and full fee paying places (international).
Local Applicants
Applications on the basis of current Year 12 results
Applications for admission based on performance in the Higher School Certificate Examination will be ranked on their scaled aggregate University Admission Index (UAI). The University of Sydney will select Year 12 students solely on their UAI. The minimum aggregates required for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) entry for the past three years were as follows:
- 2006 - 98.35 (UAI)
- 2007 - 98.4 (UAI)
- 2008 - 98.3 (UAI)
Selection criteria if you are not sitting the current NSW HSC
Applicants who have previously completed a minimum of one-year full-time (or equivalent to 48 credit points) study of an approved university degree at bachelor level will be considered for selection only on the basis of the following criteria:
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a general test of cognitive ability in literacy and numeracy. The test is administered by the Universities Admissions Centre. All details regarding the STAT administered by the Universities Admissions Centre are available from UAC. The 'Multiple Choice' version of the test is the one required by the Universities Admissions Centre for Veterinary Science. *Saturday, 6 December, 2008 is the final date for sitting the STAT for entry in 2009. The UAC closing date for applications to sit the final STAT test is 24 November 2008.
* 6 December 2008 is the last date to sit STAT to guarantee processing of STAT results for inclusion in Main Round of offers. - Commitment to Veterinary Science
Applicants should demonstrate a firm and continuing commitment to the study of Veterinary Science. Evidence of such commitment could include work experience in veterinary practice or in primary animal production and membership of organisations such as WIRES. Commitment to veterinary science is to be detailed on the prescribed Faculty form. Please attach documentation supporting claims of commitment and return forms to the Faculty Office at the following address: Faculty of Veterinary Science, Undergraduate Admissions, University of Sydney, Sydney NSW 2006 by 14 November 2008. (Please note: Do not send original documents with your application, only certified copies.)
2008 Commitment Statement.
International Applicants
Full fee paying international students can be admitted to the undergraduate course but must have achieved a similar standard to that expected of an Australian student seeking entry.
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their Year 12 or equivalent results or on their tertiary studies as appropriate, students with a Bachelors degree from a recognized University are invited to apply. International applicants are not required to take the STAT or submit a Commitment Statement.
If you are an international student sitting an Australian Year 12 examination in Australia you should apply through UAC (see below). All other international student applicants should obtain an application form from:
The International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9351 4161 or 9351 4079
Fax: +61 2 9351 4013
Email:
Website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/international/
The International Office was established to assist all international students with application and enrolment procedures and any other problems they encounter. The International Student Services Unit on the main campus can help with any problems arising during an international student's stay in Australia.
If you are an Australian citizen but have academic qualifications from overseas, you should apply through UAC (see How to Apply). If you are a permanent resident (non-citizen) of Australia, you also should apply through UAC.