Master of Veterinary Science

Masters (Coursework)

Be at the forefront of the veterinary profession with the latest research developments, the most relevant, up-to-date knowledge, and practical expertise.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

5613, 084728J

Intake Months

Aug

International Fees

$66,032 per year / $99,048 total

About this course

The Master of Veterinary Science offers a higher degree qualification, including formal courses and a significant project and report in veterinary pathology and diagnostics. This 1.5 year program trains veterinary students to become veterinary pathologists and improves your research activity, providing academic enhancement of existing competencies in pathology plus advanced research skills training, as well as qualifying you for enrolment in a professional doctorate.

You'll access UQ's world-class facilities, including a $100 million veterinary science centre with veterinary laboratory services, a small animal hospital, an equine specialist hospital and an animal genetics laboratory.

Through a two-semester research project in the area of veterinary pathology and infectious disease, you'll increase your technical and research skills, working with the university's researchers and academics.

Graduating as a Veterinary Diagnostic Pathologist, you'll be qualified to work in the diagnosis of animal diseases, as well as in teaching and research.

Study locations

Gatton

What you will learn

Program highlights

Study at UQ, known for producing veterinarians who are in high demand here and overseas.
Access world-class animal science facilities.
Increase your technical and research skills, working with the university's researchers and academics.
Develop your understanding of the pathogenesis of diseases and improve your diagnosis techniques.

28 in the world for veterinary science

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for life sciences and medicine