Master of Veterinary Science
Overview
Be at the forefront of the veterinary profession with the latest research developments, the most relevant, up-to-date knowledge, and practical expertise.
The Master of Veterinary Science offers a higher postgraduate qualification and includes a significant project and report in veterinary pathology and diagnostics.
This 1.5 year program trains veterinary students to become veterinary pathologists and will improve your research skills, enhance your existing competencies in pathology plus qualify you for enrolment in a professional doctorate.
You'll access UQ’s world-class facilities, including a $100-million veterinary science centre with veterinary laboratory services, a small animal hospital, an equine specialist hospital and an animal genetics laboratory.
Through a 2-semester research project in the area of veterinary pathology and infectious disease, you'll increase your technical and research skills, working with the university’s researchers and academics.
Graduating as a veterinary diagnostic pathologist, you'll be qualified to work in the diagnosis of animal diseases, as well as in teaching and research.
Program highlights
- Study at UQ, known for producing veterinarians who are in high demand here and overseas.
- Increase your technical and research skills, working with the university’s researchers and academics.
- Develop your understanding of the pathogenesis of diseases and improve your diagnostic techniques.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Epidemiological and Research Methods for Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Techniques
- Graduate Research Project III
- Diagnostic Pathology
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Veterinarian
- Clinical veterinary pathologist
- Specialist veterinarian
- Animal disease control officer
“UQ is known as a university with diverse programs and great facilities in my home country of Korea. The veterinary science facilities at UQ are excellent and I believe it would be hard for other universities to compete with that.”
Jee Young OhGraduate, Master of Veterinary Science
“UQ is known as a university with diverse programs and great facilities in my home country of Korea. The veterinary science facilities at UQ are excellent and I believe it would be hard for other universities to compete with that.”
Jee Young OhGraduate, Master of Veterinary Science
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Science.
Prerequisites
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Science.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Veterinary Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
AUD $66,032
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Veterinary Science for the 2021 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $44,000
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Veterinary Science at 2021 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program. Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.
Additional costs
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $155 renewed every 3 years)
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Veterinary Science pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Veterinary Science is 5613.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Veterinary Science is 5613.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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