Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science

Your academic CV should include the following headings:

• Personal details
  Include your full name and contact details.
• Educational qualifications and professional affiliations
  Include the full title of the qualification, the institution attended and the year awarded.
• Employment history
  In chronological order, starting with your current position and specifying dates of employment. Include the title of each position, name of employer, main duties or responsibilities, and achievements relevant to your proposed field of research. Make sure you include details of any research-related positions.
• Research publications
  Include articles published or accepted for publication. Mark the three most significant publications with an asterisk. Specify the publication details, your contribution as an author to multi-authored publications, plus the standing of the journal or conference.
• Description of most significant publications
  Include a short description (200 words each maximum) for each of the three asterisked publications. Explain their significance in the field and why they have made an important contribution. All publications should use an official referencing style (such as Chicago, APA or Harvard).
• Research grants
  Only include awarded grants.
• Academic referees
  Include the name and contact details (address, telephone and email) of two referees. If possible, include a senior person (preferably your supervisor or the head of organisational unit) closely associated with your current research work.

This should show all study you have undertaken since secondary school, whether complete or incomplete, including the institution grading scale.

An academic transcript can also be called an:

• academic record
• diploma supplement
• statement of learning
• record of achievement.

A degree certificate is a legal document, imprinted with a university seal. It should state the name of your qualification and areas of study.

Include all degree certificates (testamurs) for post-secondary study with your application. If you studied in China, you must provide a:

• transcript
• award certificate and
• graduate statement/certificate.

Include a copy of the information page (with your photo) in your passport. This will verify your identity and ensure we can make offers correctly.

Include the contact details of two referees who will support your application. These referees will need to provide insight into your clinical and research experience.

We will contact your referees for a report, but you will need to enter their details into the application form.

Include proof of your eligibility to register with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland.

Other documentation, originals or certified copies, may be required depending on your individual circumstances, for example:

• evidence of change of name
• proof of citizenship, if you are not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand by birth
• previous research program information.