Murdoch University
Location
Perth, Australia
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Student Population
25,000
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Year Established
1974
Fun Fact:Â The main South Street campus is known for its natural setting and native wildlife (kangaroos are frequent visitors), offering a quintessential Australian vibe.
Young and Forward-Thinking
Murdoch has been committed to conservation, sustainability, and inclusion since its inception in the 1970s as Western Australia's second oldest university.
Hands-On Learning
Many Murdoch programs include experiential learning and field trips to the Outback or the Ningaloo Reef, which brings life to what students learn in the classroom.
Undergraduate Degree Flexibility
Combine two different majors (i.e., Business and Psychology) within a single three-year degree, which is highly appealing to North American students used to the major/minor system.
Nature on Campus
The campus spans 227 hectares, making it one of the largest physical campus spaces in Australia. It features a natural bushland, a working farm, and Boola Katitjin: a prominent, technology-rich, and sustainable mass-timber building.
FEatured Programs
Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
This AVMA-accredited program offers a 5-year direct pathway to becoming a veterinarian, perfect for North American students seeking global certification. Experience world-class clinical training in Western Australia while gaining a degree recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Study agricultural science at Australia’s only city-based university with an on-campus farm. If you’re passionate about food production, animal health and sustainable farming, Murdoch University's Bachelor of Agricultural Science gives you the scientific knowledge and practical experience to thrive in Australia’s evolving agricultural sector. Explore Murdoch's BSc/DVM transfer pathway.
Murdoch University
Other Popular Degrees
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Prepare to work as a registered nurse across diverse healthcare settings, contributing to improved health outcomes in communities.
Bachelor of Nursing
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Learn to investigate complex environmental issues in different settings such as urban, mining, agriculture, marine, and freshwater.
Master of Environmental Science
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Bachelor or Master of Forensic Science
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Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership
WA's only undergrad forensic science degree. Gain the knowledge and practical skills to solve crimes and contribute to criminal investigations.
This is the only course of its kind in Australia and is designed to help you become a fully informed and competent health industry leader.
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Specialize in majors such as Games Art and Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Screen Production, or Sound Design.Â
Bachelor of Creative Media
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Study the only streamlined postgraduate pathway in WA for students whose primary goal is to register as a psychologist.Â
