Welcome from the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies)
The Faculty of Veterinary Science at The University of Melbourne has an international reputation for achievements in research. Our staff have expertise across a broad range of areas of veterinary and biomedical science, extending from molecular and cell biology to areas of applied veterinary medicine in agricultural production, companion animal medicine, performance activities such as racing and competitive sport, and wildlife management.
Our work is funded from a variety of sources, including competitive grants from national and international scientific, medical and rural industry research funding agencies, as well as linkages with industry. The Faculty has a successful track record in winning research funding from both the public and private sectors.
Past research within the Faculty has led to increased agricultural productivity, vaccines and diagnostic products that have been commercialised throughout the world, enhanced animal welfare and improvements in public health, as well as contributing to basic understanding of animal biology. Details of previous research projects and activities are available in the University's current Research Report.
Our graduate research students have backgrounds in science, agricultural science, medicine and veterinary science and come from a variety of countries in Europe, America, Africa and Asia as well as throughout Australia. Our past graduate research students have progressed to positions in academia, research institutes and industry throughout the world.
This site provides information on our current research programmes, our staff and current research opportunities. I encourage you to explore opportunities for research partnerships and for graduate study and research in our Faculty.