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About Us

The Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences teaches a broad range of veterinary, agricultural, food and biomedical sciences. We strive to be the pre-eminent veterinary and agricultural science Faculty in the Asia-Pacific region and the regional school of choice for veterinary and agricultural science students.

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Our Campuses

The Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences teaches across three campuses: Dookie, Parkville and Werribee.

The faculty teaches formative and pre-clinical studies in agricultural and veterinary science at the Parkville campus, which is conveniently located only a few minutes from the centre of Melbourne.

The Dookie campus is a focal point for key research, teaching and technology development that is helping to shape the future of agriculture in Australia. Dookie is situated on 2,240 hectares and consists of a high technology robotic dairy, broad-acre farming crops such as canola, wheat, clover, lucerne and phalaris, and 5000 merino sheep.

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Accreditation

The Faculty is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC). Accreditation is also obtained via the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

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Contact Us

Ask online:

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    9am – 7pm, Monday to Friday
  • Submit an enquiry
    One of our friendly staff will reply within 2 business days
  • Agriculture and Food enquiries
  • Veterinary Science enquiries

Call us on the phone:

  • 13 MELB (13 6352)
    9am – 5pm: Monday to Friday
  • From overseas
    +61 3 9035 5511

See us in person:

  • Parkville campus
    Stop 1

    757 Swanston Street, Parkville
    9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
  • Dookie campus, Werribee campus & Veterinary Hospital
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Find info on the web:

  • students.unimelb is the comprehensive website for current students at Melbourne
  • ask.unimelb is the University's knowledge database, with answers to more than 800 frequently asked questions
  • study.unimelb is your starting point for information about courses, applying, and all future student related information

Study veterinary, agricultural or food sciences at the University of Melbourne and join a faculty committed to life-long learning and the application of science to local, national and global issues. We have study options for everyone, including diplomas, research degrees and professional development programs.

  • Courses

    Pursue your passion in agriculture, veterinary and food sciences at Australia’s number one university.

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  • Breadth

    Gain knowledge across a broad range of disciplines.

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  • Graduate Research Opportunities

    Work alongside our academic experts and pursue your interests with a Graduate Research Degree.

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  • Continuing Professional Development

    Access life-long learning and professional development opportunities.

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Scholarships

The Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences has a range of scholarships and bursaries to assist with study and living expenses.

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Current Students

Get to know your faculty and access information relating to your degree.

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Welcome! Here you will find resources to help you make the most of your FVAS course. For course enquiries and personalised support or assistance, get in touch with Stop 1, where they can connect you with the full range of student services to support you while studying at the University.

Guide to your course

Find information specific to your course in these helpful guides:

  • Bachelor of Agriculture
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Diploma in General Studies (DIGS)
  • Graduate Coursework (Masters)
  • Graduate Research Degrees

General information

  • Assessment Information and Policies

    Information about assessment at the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, including assignment submissions, extensions and special consideration.

  • FVAS Exam Procedure

    Important information on the procedures for exams, including e-Exams, as it relates specifically to subjects within the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.

  • Q Fever Vaccinations

    Vaccination against Q Fever is mandatory for students taking specific courses or subjects within the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.

  • Quota Subjects

    Several subjects offered by the University have limited enrolment numbers. These 'quota subjects' are usually laboratory or fieldwork subjects where enrolment capacity is limited by available resources.

  • Social Media and Photography Guidelines

    Information and guidelines regarding photography, video/audio recordings and social media within the faculty.

  • Student Code of Conduct

    Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences students must abide by the following standards and expectations of behaviour.

  • Writing Style Guide

    A guide to help you achieve consistency and accuracy in your writing, formatting and referencing of essays and reports.

  • Online learning in 2021

    We are pleased to advise that, if you’re beginning your course in Semester 1 2021, we will be increasing our on-campus teaching while ensuring commencing students overseas can continue to meet all their learning requirements by using a dual-delivery teaching mode.

 

Enrich your study

Immerse yourself in the available opportunities to improve your employability while you study. Get hands on experience with industry internships, network with peer mentors, prepare for a future career in research or broaden your horizons by studying abroad.

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  • Cross-institutional Study

    Cross-institutional study enables you to enrol in subjects at other tertiary institutions and have it count toward your degree. Cross-institutional study must be relevant to your current course.

  • Exchange and Study Abroad

    We encourage all our students to take advantage of the University’s global partnerships with leading institutions and study overseas for part of their degree. Immerse yourself in new social, cultural and intellectual environments to broaden your knowledge.

  • Intensive subjects at Dookie

    Doing fieldwork or taking an intensive at Dookie campus is an exciting and enriching experience. This guide contains all the information you need to make the most of your time at Dookie.

  • Internships

    Industry internships provide you with opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you’ve developed with genuine, hands-on work experience. They can even lead to other opportunities for work or study and can help you decide the career path you'd like to follow.

  • Mentoring programs

    There are a range of mentoring programs available to students of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences

  • Research Project Subjects

    A coursework research project subject is an opportunity to undertake detailed independent study on an issue under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

 

Student life and support

Get more out of your time at university. Connect with like-minded students through our various clubs and societies. Access support services and see the range of scholarships, grants and bursaries available to help support your studies.

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  • Clubs and Societies

    Joining a club or student society is a great way to continue some of the extracurricular activities you already love, find a new interest or meet like-minded friends from within or outside of your degree.

  • Scholarships, awards and prizes

    The Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences has a range of scholarships and bursaries to assist you with study and living expenses.

  • Support services

    The University of Melbourne offers one of the most comprehensive student support networks in Australia. Find out more about the services available to you as an FVAS student.

  • Wellbeing Grants

    The Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences is committed to the health and wellbeing of our students and enhancing their experiences by providing a range of activities and initiatives.

Featured news

  • Prepare for a data-led future as an agricultural advisor at Melbourne

    Smart farming technologies will require agricultural graduates who can combine knowledge of farm systems with next generation digital tools.

    13 Jul 2020 News
  • Dogs, worms and long days in the home study

    In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme – In this together – is particularly relevant. Within this setting, Dr Cam Raw, Palawa man, veterinary science alum and Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences PhD candidate, reflects on the importance of heritage and culture and its relevance to his research, the One Health approach, and the West Arnhem Land Dog Health Program (WALDHeP).

    29 May 2020 News
  • Shibo Ma: Developing the next generation of food

    Food is essential for life and healthy, sustainably produced food is essential to building a healthy society, says Shibo Ma (China), a first-year Master of Food Science student at the University of Melbourne.

    19 May 2020 News
  • Veterinary student placement shows connection between animal health and international development

    An award has enabled final year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student Peter Richardson to take part in a research project to improve the health and welfare of animals in Myanmar, and the lives of the farmers that rely on them.

    30 Mar 2020 News

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We are a research-intensive faculty dedicated to the advancement of societal, animal and environmental wellbeing through cross-disciplinary and collaborative research spanning agricultural, food, veterinary and biomedical sciences.

  • Our facilities and capabilities

    Research facilities include the largest agricultural research campus in the southern hemisphere, and the U-Vet hospital which sees over 23,000 animals annually.

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  • Research Centres

    These centres of excellence empower our research strategy through their professional partnerships and cadre of resident specialists.

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  • Research Groups

    Our researchers address challenges and discover opportunities through specialist and cross-disciplinary collaborations within our One Health research strategy.

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  • Partner or collaborate with us

    We welcome collaboration from inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary researchers, industry, government and the not-for-profit sector. Partner with us to play an active role in research outputs and technologies that shape the future.

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Graduate Research Opportunities

Ready to take the next step? Learn how you can contribute to the future of agriculture, food and animal and veterinary sciences, as well as agricultural innovation, bioscience and zoonoses.

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Current Projects

From bone re-modelling, to rural R and D to the development of vaccines in the fight against parasites, learn about some of the different projects we are working on the faculty.

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Remain involved with a talented alumni community of over 12,000 professionals that are making valuable contributions to animal and human health, food security and socio-economic prosperity around the world.

  • News & Pursuit

    Discover the latest news, events and public lecture information from the Faculty.

  • Reunions

    Reconnect with former classmates and celebrate your shared experiences.

  • Alumni Profiles

    Read unique and inspiring stories about your fellow alumni.

  • Professional Development

    Access life-long learning and professional development opportunities.

  • Alumni Benefits

    Take advantage of a wide range of exclusive alumni benefits and special offers.

  • Update your details

    Moved house? Secured that exciting new job? Let us know!

Contact us

For any alumni queries from the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences please contact:

Maree Blackburn
Alumni Relations
Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
Phone: +61 3 8344 8154
Email: fvas-alumni@unimelb.edu.au

U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital

The University of Melbourne’s U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital is one of Australia’s leading veterinary hospital facilities, based in Werribee.

We offer complete animal care to the public including our general practice (primary and preventative care, exotic pet care), a suite of specialist referral services, specialist support services, emergency care and specialist referral equine services.

Emergency (open 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday)
Pets: +61 3 9731 2000
Equine emergency (open 24/7)
Equine: +61 3 9731 2268

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Dedicated and highly qualified staff

Our team of caring and highly-qualified veterinary staff treat over 23,000 animals each year supported by dedicated veterinary nurses, specialist technicians and administrative staff. We employ registered veterinarians from interns to veterinary specialists.

Total animal care

As well as our primary care, we provide access to specialist veterinary services in surgery, medicine, anaesthesia, medical imaging, emergency and critical care, clinical pathology, dermatology, cardiology and equine management.

Emergency department, open 8am-8pm Monday to Saturday

Our emergency and critical care department is open 12 hours a day, six days a week. It is supported by contemporary diagnostic capabilities and on-site pathology laboratories, which enable us to promptly diagnose and manage complex, involved and unusual cases.

Teaching the veterinarians of tomorrow

As a teaching hospital, first and foremost, U-Vet is focused on its responsibility to its students, the industry and the community to produce skilled, job-ready veterinary clinicians. We are committed to educating the veterinarians of today and tomorrow and our clinical teaching program is conducted under the close supervision of the treating veterinarian. Our students are an important part of our practice and provide that extra attention and TLC that your pet will love when it visits our practice. We thank you for allowing us to involve veterinary students in the care of your pet.

Supporting us

At U-Vet, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading veterinary and teaching hospitals. We provide comprehensive services, ranging from check-ups through to specialist medical procedures. Our ongoing research is dedicated to finding new ways of maintaining pet wellbeing. To be able to continue to strive for excellence, we need your help.

Join us in our quest to improve the quality of life for pets by supporting our work.

Find out more about how to support U-Vet.

Your generosity makes an enormous difference to the development of our students, providing them with opportunities to enrich and extend their learning.

  • Impact

    Gifts and donations to the Faculty make a real difference. Find out more about the impact of your support.

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  • Visionary Veterinarians

    Recognise the important contribution made by the two founding Deans of the modern veterinary school by supporting the Professor Blood and Professor Jubb Bronze Busts Project.

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  • Dookie Fund

    Established to support our students at the Dookie campus – the largest agricultural education facility in the southern hemisphere.

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  • Animal Pain Management & Rehabilitation Fund

    Donate to play a part in creating the U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital Animal Integrative Pain Clinic – the first of its kind in Victoria.

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A fruitful philanthropic partnership between the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences

The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences (FVAS) are leveraging the benefits of a longterm philanthropic partnership with the Foundation’s ongoing funding of the Foodprint Melbourne research project.

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Members of Foodprint Melbourne research group
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Research into diseases and diet in pet dogs

We are seeking your support to understand the potential association of food with megaesophagus, and to develop a range of analytics for diet-related studies.

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How can I make a gift?

There are so many ways to support the work of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, including donations that support students and academics.

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Please contact us

For a confidential discussion about supporting the Faculty please contact our Advancement staff

  • Jill McKenna

    Senior Development Manager

    Tel: +61 3 8344 2071

    Email: jill.mckenna@unimelb.edu.au

Donations of $2 or more to the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences are tax deductible to Australian tax payers.

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Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences

  • Study
    • Courses
      • DVM
    • Breadth
      • Breadth Subjects at Dookie
      • Australia in the Wine World
      • Insects Shaping Society
      • Beer: Theory and Craft
      • Feeding the World's Population
      • Living with Animals
      • Wine and Food
      • Feeding the World's Population
    • Honours
    • Scholarships
      • FVAS Scholarships
      • FVAS Prizes
      • Other scholarships and funding opportunities
    • Continuing Professional Development
    • Student Accommodation
      • Kendall Hall
      • Dookie Campus
    • Pre Ag Club
    • Pre Vet Club
    • Graduate Mentoring
    • Dookie Mentoring
  • News
    • New agriculture degree sees graduates ready for the ‘boom century’
    • U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital and Werribee campus redevelopment
    • Dookie Day 2017
    • Clinical trial: Investigation of stem cells as treatment for spinal cord injuries in dogs
    • Dookie Day 2018 opens the University of Melbourne's agricultural campus to the community
    • New Technology Applications for Agriculture: Going Beyond Awareness
    • Dookie campus produce for sale
    • Call for donors: cats to help other cats at new feline blood bank
    • Herd mentality: Norm Williamson’s multi-faceted career
    • Dog blood saves sick cat's life ahead of opening of new feline blood bank
    • Calling to dog owners for canine CPR research study
    • Bachelor of Agriculture Capstone Showcase 2018
    • Research Week showcases veterinary, agricultural and food science collaboration
    • 2018 Academic promotions reflect push for gender equality in universities
    • New professor boosts Melbourne's precision agriculture research and teaching
    • University of Melbourne opens new $100 million life sciences complex in Melbourne’s biomedical precinct
    • Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Awards Night 2019
    • Students and community to benefit from veterinary campus expansion
    • Melbourne Veterinary School Learning and Teaching Building Opening
    • Surgery success for one of Australia’s oldest lions
    • Dookie Day explores the future of agriculture and the Goulburn Valley region’s Indigenous heritage
    • Microwaves put the heat on herbicide resistant weeds
    • What is conservation medicine, and why is it important?
    • Agriculture students present solutions to issues facing industry
    • Study investigates suitable rootstocks for Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir
    • New book explores the perspectives of the first women to study at Dookie
    • Herd mentality
    • The University of Melbourne: Bushfire response
    • New project to help prevent spread of animal to human diseases
    • Work needed to reduce the negative effects of heat stress on Australian dairy cows, research reveals
    • Researchers call for rigorous wildlife surveillance to prevent disease outbreak
    • Bite-sized lecture: The science behind sourdough
    • Take a virtual tour of our campuses at Dookie, Parkville and Werribee
    • The 2020 Dungala Kaiela Oration
    • Using environmental DNA to help stop frogs from croaking it
    • Hyperspectral insight provides early warning of threatening crop disease
  • Events
  • Research
    • Our facilities and capabilities
      • Nutrient and resource recovery from agricultural and urban wastes using novel technologies
      • Soil node – Melbourne TrACEES Platform
      • Novel smart fertiliser technologies
      • State-of-the-art instruments for trace gas measurements using micrometeorological techniques
      • UAV‐based remote sensing and GIS mapping of crops and produce assessment
      • Artificial intelligence/machine learning agriculture, food and animal sciences
      • Robotics, sensory evaluation/biometrics and machine learning modelling for brewages
      • Computer applications development for agriculture, food and wine sciences
      • Advanced analytical platforms for plant physiology, climate change, sensory technologies and robotics
      • Smoke taint analysis
      • Screening and characterisation of bioactive compounds and their analysis
      • Phytochemical biological activity evaluation and targeted delivery
      • Airborne Remote Sensing Facility
      • Wildlife Health Toolkit
      • Wildlife disease outbreak investigation
      • Development of management strategies for existing disease issues
      • High-throughput quantitative PCR for soil molecular biology
      • DNA extraction for soil molecular biology
      • Measurement of insulin resistance in horses
      • In vitro characterisation of ruminant feeds and supplements
      • In vivo assessment of feed supplements in production animals (dairy cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry)
      • Climate controlled production animal studies
      • Rumen metagenomics and enteric methane emission reduction
    • Research Centres
      • Animal Welfare Science Centre
      • Asia Pacific Centre for Animal Health
      • Centre for Equine Infectious Disease
      • Unlocking the Food Value Chain
      • Healthy Soils for Sustainable Food Production and Environmental Quality
      • The Mackinnon Project
      • OIE Collaborating Centre for Diagnostic Test Validation Science in the Asia-Pacific Region
      • Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre
    • Research Groups
      • Agricultural and Urban Waste Management
      • Analytics, Modelling and Technology
      • Animal Production
      • Bone and Muscle Cell Biology
      • Digital Agriculture, Food and Wine
      • Food Chemistry and Microbiology
      • Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change
      • Hyperspectral and Thermal Remote Sensing Laboratory (HyperSens)
      • Nutrient Management
      • One Health Research Group
      • Parasitology
      • Smart Fertilisers
      • Soil-Plant Microbiomes
      • Taking the Query out of Q Fever
      • Veterinary Epidemiology @ Melbourne
      • Veterinary Inflammation and Metabolism
    • Partner or collaborate with us
    • Graduate Research
    • Research Projects
      • Health, welfare and biosecurity of livestock exposed to Australian bushfires
    • Learning and Teaching
    • Research Week
  • Alumni
    • News & Pursuit
    • Reunions
    • Alumni Profiles
    • Professional Development
    • Alumni Benefits
    • Update your details
  • Support Us
    • How can I make a gift?
    • Impact
    • Visionary Veterinarians
    • Dookie Fund
    • Animal Pain Management & Rehabilitation Fund
    • A fruitful philanthropic partnership between LMCF and FVAS
  • About Us
    • About Our Faculty
    • Accreditation
    • Contact Us
  • U-Vet - Werribee Vet Hospital
  • Current Students
    • Current Students
    • Guide to your course
    • Enrich your study
      • Cross-institutional Study
      • Exchange and Study Abroad
      • Intensive subjects at Dookie
      • Internships
      • Mentoring programs
      • Research Project Subjects
    • Student life and support
      • Clubs and Societies
      • Scholarships, awards and prizes
      • Support services
      • Wellbeing Grants
  • Dookie
  • Current Students
  • Library
  • Staff