Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical)

The Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) is a clinically-focused graduate research degree that can be undertaken in a range of specialist research areas. It's offered concurrently with the Master of Veterinary Studies as part of the Clinical Residency Training Program.

The Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) is comprised of two subjects conducted concurrently: a masters research thesis and a clinical practicum for training in clinical disciplines, including clinical research.

Research thesis

Undertake research culminating in the production of a thesis of no more than 30,000 words to be submitted for examination by two external examiners.

Specialise in an area through your research

Choose from areas such as small animal medicine and surgery, anaesthesia, equine medicine and surgery, diagnostic imaging, dairy medicine, and pathology.

Whether you are advancing your current qualification or already working in the field, graduate study can improve your career progression and earning potential.

Careers

With 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.

• A Bachelor of Veterinary Science (usually honours level) or recognised equivalent qualification. All students should be aware of the University’s English language requirements.
• Students must be eligible for general registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria in accordance with legislative requirements to practice as a veterinarian in Victoria.
• Applicants for candidacy will be required to submit a Curriculum Vitae for review and may also be interviewed.

Students enrolled in the Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) must enrol concurrently in the Master of Veterinary Studies, as part of the Clinical Residency Training Program.

Please note that the Clinical Residency Training Program is available only for Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents.

Each year the Faculty issues a call for applications for Clinical Residency Training Program, usually in July.

Applicants to the program will be evaluated on the basis of their written application, an interview (for short-listed candidates) and referee reports. Successful applicants will have: a veterinary degree that is registrable with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria; good written and verbal communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills.

IELTS: Score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

TOEFL: Score: 79+, with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13.

PEARSON: Score: 64+, with no communicative skill below 60.

CAMBRIDGE: Score: 176+, with no skill less than 169.