Master of Veterinary Science

Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical)

Masters (Coursework)

Werribee

The Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) is a clinically-focused graduate research degree that can be undertaken in a range of specialist research areas. It's offered concurrently with the Master of Veterinary Studies as part of the Clinical Residency Training Program.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

78.20%

Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington, Camden

In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in 2021 and 2022. Students commencing this course in 2021 and 2022 are required to commence their studies in-person on campus.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Clinical Veterinary Science, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Additional application requirements

You will be required to upload all the following documents when you submit your application:

certified academic transcripts for all your previous tertiary study, if they were not completed at the University of Sydney
CV, providing a summary of your work experience
two academic reference reports
cover letter outlining your reasons for applying
research proposal
evidence that your supervisor supports your application. This can be PDF copies of emails between you and your supervisor
proof of your Australian residency status (a certified copy of the main page your Australian passport, or a certified copy of the main page(s) of your own passport with evidence of your permanent resident visa)
English language qualifications (if your prior study was completed at an institution where English is not the medium of instruction).

Duration

4 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

75.00%

Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine

Masters (Coursework)

Perth

If you are a veterinarian looking to gain expertise in Conservation Medicine, this course will provide you with training and knowledge that can be applied in private practice, zoos and wildlife conservation projects.

Duration

1 year full-time

Master of Philosophy - Veterinary Science

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville

The Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science) is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed to help develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in veterinary science.

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

78.20%

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville

The Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) is a graduate research degree that can be undertaken in any of the Faculty's veterinary science research areas.

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

78.20%

Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies

Masters (Coursework)

Perth

This course provides veterinarians in a residency training program with intense clinical instruction using case material from the Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Select which option best describes your path to university :

Higher Education
You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.

Recent Secondary Education
You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.

Vocational Education & Training
You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.

Work & Life Experience
You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
University study	4 units successfully completed at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). Entry will also be based on a personal statement and evidence of animal related experience. Read further information on the admissions process for Veterinary Science	Successful completion of at least 2 years.

University study
Minimum academic requirement 4 units successfully completed at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). Entry will also be based on a personal statement and evidence of animal related experience. Read further information on the admissions process for Veterinary Science
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of at least 2 years.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Overseas Year 12	Please refer to the information under the country of study.	Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)	CPS 85 or higher.	75% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)	94	Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)	Overall Position (OP) of 2 or lower.	Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Extenuating circumstances	Extenuating circumstances will not be granted for direct entry into the Veterinary Science program. If you have extenuating circumstances please apply for a pathway course in Animal Health or Animal Science.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma	Total score of 38 or higher.	Higher level (HL): 7 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
GCE A Levels	Aggregate of 15 points from: A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)	A Levels: C in English Language or English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: B in English Language or English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.

Overseas Year 12
Minimum academic requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Minimum English requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
Minimum academic requirement CPS 85 or higher.
Minimum English requirement 75% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).

Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
Minimum academic requirement 94
Minimum English requirement Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Minimum academic requirement Overall Position (OP) of 2 or lower.
Minimum English requirement Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Extenuating circumstances
Minimum academic requirement Extenuating circumstances will not be granted for direct entry into the Veterinary Science program. If you have extenuating circumstances please apply for a pathway course in Animal Health or Animal Science.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Minimum academic requirement Total score of 38 or higher.
Minimum English requirement Higher level (HL): 7 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

GCE A Levels
Minimum academic requirement Aggregate of 15 points from: A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)
Minimum English requirement A Levels: C in English Language or English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: B in English Language or English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
AQF Certificate Level	No direct entry.	No direct entry.

AQF Certificate Level
Minimum academic requirement No direct entry.
Minimum English requirement No direct entry.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)	No direct entry.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)	No direct entry - consider Animal Science pathway.	No direct entry.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Minimum academic requirement No direct entry.
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).

Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
Minimum academic requirement No direct entry - consider Animal Science pathway.
Minimum English requirement No direct entry.

Current registration as a Veterinary Surgeon in Australia or recognised qualifications that would permit registration as a Veterinary Surgeon in Australia; plus acceptance into a Residency Training Program in the College of Veterinary Medicine; plus approval of the Academic Chair.

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

Find out more

This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

Find out more

This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

Progress to fees and scholarships

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Domestic Tuition Fees

$80,820 total

International Tuition Fees

$80,820 total

Master of Veterinary Studies

Masters (Coursework)

Wagga Wagga

Enhance your professional practice and advance your veterinary career with the Master of Veterinary Studies from Charles Sturt University.

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Master of Veterinary Studies

Masters (Coursework)

Werribee

The Master of Veterinary Studies runs parallel with training for the Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (FANZCVS).

Intake Months

Jan

Duration

3 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

78.20%

Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program)

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington, Camden

This is the coursework component of the combined Master of Veterinary Studies/Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies degree, which forms the clinical residency program in Veterinary Science. Students undertaking this course must concurrently enrol in the Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies course.

Entry Requirements

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on academic merit and relevant professional experience, according to the following admissions criteria:

A Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours or equivalent, such as a masters degree which is recognised by the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board (relevant professional experience in the relevant stream is desirable).
Full registration, or Registration with conditions, or Limited Registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board for the entire duration of the candidature.
Admission to candidature will be conditional upon the appointment of an appropriate clinical supervisor and associate supervisor.

Merit factors and professional experience required include:

Grade point average (GPA) or Weighted Average Mean Average (WAM) of veterinary degree (essential).
Honours mark or equivalent (essential). Membership of Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists is equivalent to Hons I.
'Accepted' or published papers in Web of Knowledge listed journals or respected open access on-line journals (not essential, but desirable).
Presentations/abstracts at national and international veterinary conferences (not essential, but desirable).
Other esteem factors e.g. awards, veterinary positions held since graduation (not essential, but desirable).
A minimum experience of a one year rotating internship or equivalent practice experience (essential).
Two referees' reports (essential).

Applications will be ranked (in the same manner as for all USYD applicants applying for Australian Postgraduate Awards) within each of the disciplines seeking residents at that time.

The highest ranked applicants within each of the disciplines seeking residents at that time, will be requested to attend an interview with the Faculty Academics that oversee this program. Final selection will be made after the interview.

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Duration

4 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$11,401 total

Graduate Satisfaction

75.00%

Master of Tropical Veterinary Science

Masters (Coursework)

Townsville

Tropical veterinary science covers the field of animal health, welfare, and production with the aim of improving health and productivity of livestock, and better utilisation of animal resources, including wildlife in tropical, subtropical and similar agro-ecological environments.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

International Tuition Fees

$38,960 per year / $58,440 total

Master of Veterinary Science