Master of Veterinary Science - Future Students - The University of Queensland, Australia

Why study the Master of Veterinary Science

The program in veterinary science offers a higher degree qualification including formal courses and a significant project and report in veterinary pathology and diagnostics. This program provides academic enhancement of existing competencies in pathology as well as advanced research skills training, and qualifies graduates for enrolment in a higher degree.

The Master of Veterinary Science replaced the Master of Veterinary Studies in 2014. Students enrolled in the Master of Veterinary Studies can refer to the program requirements, rules and course list for the Master of Veterinary Studies.

Summary

Program code

5613
Faculty

Science
Duration
Commencing

Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2018)
Program level

Postgraduate Coursework
Units

24
Delivery location

Gatton
AQF

Level 9

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in veterinary science or an approved discipline; or

Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Science.

Program structure

Courses

The courses offered in the Master of Veterinary Science are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).

Courses Program Rules

The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Veterinary Science. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.

Program Rules

To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.

Early exit points

Depending on your choice of courses, it might be possible to withdraw from the Master of Veterinary Science at an early exit point and graduate with one of the following awards:

Further study options

Graduates of the Master of Veterinary Science have the opportunity to progress into the following programs:

Doctor of Philosophy

Courses and Programs

Fields of study

The following is a list of fields of study available in the Master of Veterinary Science.

When you graduate, any fields of study you have finished will be listed on your degree certificate.

Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology

Based upon the pathology and modern fields of immunopathology, molecular pathology as well as molecular biology, students can further understand the pathogenesis of diseases and improve their diagnosis techniques for the purposes of disease control, prevention and public health. The program trains veterinary students to become veterinary pathologists and improves their research activity.

You should refer to the Program Rules for more information. A full definition of "field of study" is available in the Policies and Procedures Library.