The synergy generated by Penn Vet’s interaction with the University community and the biomedical establishment in the Delaware Valley creates unique challenges and opportunities to excel in teaching, research and service.
Curriculum
Our students benefit from Penn Vet’s commitment to making veterinary medicine more inclusive. Their educational experience is also enriched through interactions with the vibrant, multifaceted biomedical establishment in and around both the University of Pennsylvania and the larger Philadelphia region, with its many facilities in healthcare, research, and technology.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Histological Basis of Pathology
- Developmental Biology
- Cellular and Biochemical Basis of Disease
- Clinical Veterinary Medicine
- Neurosciences
- Animal Physiology
- Radiology
- Nutrition
- Immunology
- Parasitology
- Microbiology
- Surgical Principles
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Poultry, Swine, and Dairy Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine/Surgery
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- We consider exposure to practice, research, or other areas of veterinary medicine to be essential qualifications for aspiring veterinarians. Your VMCAS application should include references to these experiences.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Essays
- Supplemental Information Form
Tuition Fees
- International: 63,190 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 63,190 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 63,190 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
Additional Details
Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.
Living Costs
Philadelphia, United States: 1,852–3,222 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
