Study Master of Veterinary Science at The University of Melbourne in Australia, Faculty of Science
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Master of Veterinary Science

Australia

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What will I learn?

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. It is designed to help you develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. Your thesis will demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. You will write a thesis of 30,000-40,000 words to complete your degree.CareersWith the specialist knowledge gained, you can choose a career across a number of industries. A career could include: veterinary and agricultural research, veterinary diagnostic laboratories, biosecurity, biomedical research (both internationally and within Australia), policy and government, international aid, or industry - such as animal health and production.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

CRICOS

006676G

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$56,992.00 (US$ 37,559) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2027

Venue

Werribee Campus

250 Princes Highway,

Werribee,

Victoria,

3030, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$56,992.00 (US$ 37,559) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Werribee Campus

250 Princes Highway,

Werribee,

Victoria,

3030, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

1. Minimum qualifications
Applicants are required to have completed at least a four-year honours degree at H2A standard from an Australian university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent. 2. Minimum level of academic achievement
Applicants will have achieved an overall H1 (80-100%) or H2A (75-79%) grade in a relevant honours or Masters degree. Applicants who have completed professional degrees such as a BVSc or DVM will be assessed individually. 3. Relevance of the Degree
The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to their intended Master of Veterinary Science research topic, including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will have already developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to their chosen research topic. Professional experience in the intended research area may be deemed equivalent. 4. Evidence of research ability
Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project, component, subject or group of subjects that accounts for at least 25% of their work (i.e. Honours year), or 25% of one year accumulated over the length of a Masters course. English language requirements:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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