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Master of Veterinary Science (872BB) // Notes
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Notes
Coordinator
Professor Ted Whittem
Contact
Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010
T: +61 (0)3 8344 7357
W: www.fvas.unimelb.edu.au
E: vet-ag-research@unimelb.edu.au
Application Procedure
Detailed information for prospective MVSc (Clinical) students regarding the application process is available at http://www.u-vet.com.au/learning-at-uvet/program-overview. Expressions of interest for the clinical residency program and MVSc (Clinical) are accepted between June 1st and August 31st for the following year.
MVSc (Clinical) applicants should identify a supervisor before lodging an application by completing an Expression of Interest.
Which scholarship can I apply for?
Students can find information about graduate research scholarships offered by the University of Melbourne at the Melbourne Scholarships Office.
Facilities and Support:
The Melbourne School of Graduate Research makes available a broad range of Programs & Services available to graduate research students.
Candidature:
Candidates undertake a period of supervised advanced study and research in the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences. The term of candidature is three years on a part-time study basis. Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisor and are required to submit an annual report on the progress of their work. They are expected to present their work in the Faculty's research seminar program. They are assisted to participate in relevant national or international conferences.
Assessment:
A thesis is submitted for examination by a minimum of two external examiners. The format of the thesis, including a statement on authorship, must follow prescriptions laid down by the University and advised to the candidate at the time of enrolment.
The practicum component will be assessed by a three-hour examination held in the final year of candidacy. The format of this examination will be determined by the candidates’ residency supervisors.
Candidates whose progress in the course is not satisfactory may have their candidature terminated after appropriate counselling and an opportunity for appeal.
Last updated: 4 June 2022