Please refer to: MASTER OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

The Master of Veterinary Studies is no longer available.

Duration

1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2015

Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2015)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

24

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

Gatton

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Veterinary Studies.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in veterinary science; Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Master of Veterinary Science; or an approved discipline.

AQF level

AQF level 9

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Science

Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)

Web:

Duration

1.5 Years full-time

Commencing 2015

Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2015)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

24

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

Gatton

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Veterinary Studies.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in veterinary science; Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Master of Veterinary Science; or an approved discipline.

CRICOS Code: 002063B

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

AQF level 9

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Master of Veterinary Studies?

The program in veterinary studies offers a higher degree qualification including formal courses and a significant project and report in a general disciplinary area. This program provides academic enhancement of existing qualifications in a general disciplinary area, and qualifies graduates for enrolment in a higher degree.

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Veterinary Studies.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in veterinary science; Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Master of Veterinary Science; or an approved discipline.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in veterinary science; Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Master of Veterinary Science; or an approved discipline.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 002063B

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Additional costs

  • Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approx $155)

What you can do with a Master of Veterinary Studies

Careers

The program provides opportunities for career enhancement, specific discipline development, and qualification for research higher degree study, including PhD study.

Program rules for the Master of Veterinary Studies

To complete the Master of Veterinary Studies

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Veterinary Studies, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

#24 from the MVSt list comprising #6 from part A including a graduate research project; and the remainder from a combination of courses from part A or part B or both.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: