Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Studies
This flexible postgraduate coursework program in Veterinary Studies will allow students to select a major or an alternative program of study that best suits their career goals. Students may select from all postgraduate units of study offered in the Faculty of Veterinary Science, subject to the availability of supervisors in some areas.
The Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Studies will be offered at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters levels:
- Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Studies
A candidate for this award shall satisfactorily complete units of study granting a minimum of 24 credit points of approved coursework. - Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Studies
CRICOS Code: 058361G
A candidate for this award shall satisfactorily complete units of study granting a minimum of 36 credit points of approved coursework. - Master of Veterinary Studies
CRICOS Code: 001167B
A candidate for this award shall satisfactorily complete units of study granting a minimum of 48 credit points of approved coursework, including research or case reports.
Intending applicants should consider the list of the units of study available and identify the mode of study that will best suit them before they apply.
Units of Study
Students may choose to study in a clear pathway – such as small animal medicine or to select a wider variety of units of study. Students completing a major must select core and elective units of study from their designated major, in consultation with their Academic Supervisor.
Majors
In 2009, the major in Small Animal Clinical Studies will be available in this degree.
Acceptance for an Small Animals Clinical internship in the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital will be a condition of enrolment in this major. These internships are advertised occasionally throughout the year and are highly competitive. Students must also possess a veterinary qualification registrable in NSW and be able to work full-time in this country.
Students who complete the requirements for a major will have that major printed on their testamur.
Students are not required to select a major and may complete a generic degree by completing whichever units of study best suit their learning goals.
Students who complete the Master of Veterinary Studies will be required to complete either case report(s) or research to the value of 6 - 12 credit points. Students who elect to complete 6 credit points of research must complete a further 6 credit points of elective units of study.
Mode of Study
The course is offered on-campus or may be taken by distance, with interactive online classrooms. Some units of study are offered face to face - in classroom/tutorial/laboratory format. Some units of study are supervised, practical units. Students must arrange supervision for these units before enrolling in them. Some units of study are offered online and may be taken by distance.
Students may be able to study on campus or by distance or a combination of both. International students who are based in Australia on a student visa are only permitted to take 12 credit points of online study in their Masters program. International offshore students should select online units of study or units requiring a short residential session in Sydney.
How to Apply
Persons with a Bachelor degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Science or a related discipline may apply for candidature in the Master, Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Studies.
Intending applicants are encouraged to contact the Faculty to discuss study options:
Jann Merchant
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty of Veterinary Science
Evelyn Williams Building, B10
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9036 6365
Fax: +61 2 9351 3056
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