It's so nerve-wracking! I don't think many people apply from the U.S. I spoke to a current U.S. student, and she said they have a higher acceptance rate for us internationals because their university typically flies under the radar. Fingers crossed!Hello! I also applied to USyd this cycle
I also haven't heard anything from them yet, I'm assuming they'll just let us know the final decision sometime in November :s
I applied last year and was accepted but did not end up attending the program. By one page syllabus requirement, are you referring to the detailed outline of all the prerequisite courses that you have taken?
The outline/syllabus for your prerequisite courses definitely don't need to be one page. Not sure how they will view submission of a syllabus vs an outline of courses; probably depends on how much of an overview the syllabus gives regarding what course topics were covered. For a lot of my courses, the outline of the course was a part of the syllabus. In general, Sydney wanted just one PDF packet of the official outline/overview of each of my prerequisites with a short statement about any material that was not covered in the prereq courses that I took compared to what any of Sydney’s courses cover and then explain if a different course I took went over that missing material. All of this definitely should not be a one page thing but should be in the same PDF to be uploaded to VMCAS.
It's definitely confusing and I wasn't the biggest fan of how the school does acceptance timelines for international students. I can't speak to the actual program but I've at least survived the application process.
On the VMCAS app they didn't have that syllabus document that they claimed is required to be submitted. Instead, they had an explanation for any plans you had but COVID cancelled them. So I have nooooo idead where that syllabus thing is. I assumed by us filling out our pre-reqs on the VMCAS it translated the same? I'm not 100% though :/The outline/syllabus for your prerequisite courses definitely don't need to be one page. Not sure how they will view submission of a syllabus vs an outline of courses; probably depends on how much of an overview the syllabus gives regarding what course topics were covered. For a lot of my courses, the outline of the course was a part of the syllabus. In general, Sydney wanted just one PDF packet of the official outline/overview of each of my prerequisites with a short statement about any material that was not covered in the prereq courses that I took compared to what any of Sydney’s courses cover and then explain if a different course I took went over that missing material. All of this definitely should not be a one page thing but should be in the same PDF to be uploaded to VMCAS.
When I was applying, I was also worried that I did not submit the correct materials/didn't know what Sydney expected my explanation of missing course material to be like but I didn't hear back from them until they emailed me in November about being accepted to the program.
Wish that Sydney was more accessible and explained more clearly on its website/VMCAS what is expected from international applicants. Sorry I couldn't help when VMCAS applications were still open! If you or anyone has any questions about application process or anything, let me know.
On Sydney’s website it still says the same documentation requirements from last year additionally their 2021 admissions cycle information pdf didn’t seem to change from last cycle. Maybe Sydney changed their documentation requirements and didn’t update these documentations. I’m not sure. On Sydney’s website it talks about a DVM admissions statement form which does not have to be completed if applying through VMCAS. Last cycle we had a few supplemental essays for Sydney and had a page on the VMCAS app to upload/submit an outline/syllabi of our prerequisite courses that we made (not a premade form) [but it didn’t say on the VMCAS that’s what we were supposed to upload there, you just had to assume since you needed to provide this documentation somewhere and that’s the only place we could put it].
Welp, I definitely didn't do that. It wasn't made clear that we had to upload anything else on the actual VMCAS application. I guess my app. won't be considered then
Welp, I definitely didn't do that. It wasn't made clear that we had to upload anything else on the actual VMCAS application. I guess my app. won't be considered then
Goodluck to everyone else!
I didn't attach my passport to my application so you should be fine. The passport is more for when you are accepted and need to apply for a student visa.Now that I look at that information pdf, I realized I never attached a scanned copy of my passport
I don't recall having a space to upload passport and photo identification, only the outline.
I figured the VMCAS app captures my citizenship information.
Did anyone else also not attach photo identification?
I am going to email the admissions team to see if they will be asking for them later on, or if we can send them now
Hopefully Sydney will understand! It truly is a confusing application process as an international applicant. Not sure why they haven't made the process better for international students.Welp, I definitely didn't do that. It wasn't made clear that we had to upload anything else on the actual VMCAS application. I guess my app. won't be considered then
Goodluck to everyone else!
How has the pandemic affected the classes for usyd dvm? Do you know if the changes are likely to continue next year?
For the first couple of months, everything was online. The professors were great and turned a completely in-person degree into an online degree in a matter of a few days. We started having in-person practical classes in August for 1-2 days a week. We still do our lectures and tutorials online. Next semester is expected to be the same. Hopefully by July (start of semester 2) we will be back in person, but we just don’t know yet.
Thanks for answering! That sounds really tough about being unable to see family in the US.
No worries! It is tough. It’s a big decision to make.
So I emailed the Admissions team at USYD about this part of the application a few days ago and they just got back to me saying it’s actually NOT required. Only if my pre-reqs were sketch and worded differently than the norm and needed to be evaluated by faculty to see if it was eligible. They also said that my app has met all the requirements and has proceed to tier 2 (idk the different tiers tbh). They said I’ll hear my result in late November
Congrats on getting to tier 2!
Hi! Thanks again for offering to answer questions about the program!
What was the experience like starting the program given it has a large “feeder” program? Was it hard in any way, with half the class already knowing each other from their undergraduate program? Or has it been a cohesive group overall?
What has been the age ranges and work/study backgrounds of students in your cohort? I’m switching careers, so curious about how diverse the student pool is!
Lastly, what have been some of the highlights and downsides/cons that you’ve experience in the program?
Thanks so much
Hi! Thanks again for offering to answer questions about the program!
What was the experience like starting the program given it has a large “feeder” program? Was it hard in any way, with half the class already knowing each other from their undergraduate program? Or has it been a cohesive group overall?
What has been the age ranges and work/study backgrounds of students in your cohort? I’m switching careers, so curious about how diverse the student pool is!
Lastly, what have been some of the highlights and downsides/cons that you’ve experience in the program?
Thanks so much
Hi, no worries!
Thanks so much!! This is really helpful
An industry placement is basically a placement where you work as a farm hand. We have to complete 8 weeks consisting of 3 electives and 5 ‘core species’ (horse, dairy, beef, sheep and intensive. Intensive was either pigs, chicken or aquaculture). Each placement is 1 week long. You complete these in the second half of your first year through your second year.Thanks so much!! This is really helpful
This might be a silly question — what’s the difference between a clinical placement vs an industry placement? What are some examples of places people do for both of these? I’m from the US, so I’m less aware of what this entails for Australian placements. Thanks again!
really appreciate you taking the time to answer in detail!
No problem, happy to helpThanks so much! That is so helpful
Just under 140 people
That is true, however they don’t hold the official graduation ceremony until March of the following year
How do you feel you are getting prepared to pass the NAVLE? I was reading a previous years thread where someone was worried about the curriculum.
| November/December 2017 and April 2018 | 9 | 7 | 78% |
| November December 2018 and April 2019 | 11 | 6 | 55% |
I think it’s difficult to interpret those results with such small numbers. I think there are some Australians in the mix that take the test just because and don’t study for it properly.
I haven’t heard anything. But we should buy the end of this month.
This project is part of our research class. We learn basic research and stats skills in the first 2 years and put those skills to the test in third year. You work under a mentor - sometimes this can be more than one mentor. You come up with an idea yourself and pitch it to your desired mentor.
Oops! I was trying to say that in general, most vet schools will have the majority of their graduates going into small animal general practice. Just the nature of the field. I believe it’s the largest paying as well (without any further schooling).thank you! this is really helpful!
I think one of your sentences might have cut off. You said “Additionally (in general), a very large percent” — what were you were referring to in that sentence? Thanks again!
I believe they are still granting student visas so that students will be ready to enter the country once the border opens. Unfortunately I don't see the AUS government opening the borders anytime soon...I saw someone comment in the USyd med school forum that the school was leaning towards giving out acceptances to international students that are already currently residing and studying in Australia. I'm not sure how credible that statement is though. Atm I'm just hoping the school will give us some sort of reply this week whether it's acceptance or updates to the program. Fingers crossed that we hear good news!
Hi! I was wondering if you could share a bit more about the online courses and what other international students already in the program have done this year? Are they mostly based in Australia like yourself, or are there many who are now overseas and taking courses online?
Thanks! I emailed the school and they said we have the option to stay overseas and take the core required classes online in the first semester, and defer the in person practical to semester 2 when hopefully borders reopen.
Hi there, this is very helpful. Would you mind sharing the email with me?
Wow Congratulations!!!! Were you international??
So we’ll definitely be online in February then and won’t be allowed into Australia? I know some schools work with the government to allow international students in as an exception. I wonder if they’ll do that.
