Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Veterinary Science in Werribee Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Werribee Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
56,992
(c. USD41,280.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) is an advanced research degree offered across various veterinary science disciplines within the Faculty. This program equips students with the expertise to conduct independent, in-depth research. Your final thesis, spanning 30,000-40,000 words, will showcase your ability to critically apply specialized knowledge while making an original contribution to your field of study.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths leveraging their specialized training. Potential roles span veterinary and agricultural research, diagnostic laboratories, biosecurity, biomedical research (both domestic and international), policy development, government positions, international aid organizations, and animal health industries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.
Tuition
AUD
56,992