Master of Veterinary Studies
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Master of Veterinary Studies
MVStud
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Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
| Master of Veterinary Studies (4700VT) |
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| On Campus | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance Education | Wagga Wagga |
Normal course duration
Full-time 1.5 years (3.0 sessions)
Admission criteria
For admission to the Master of Veterinary Studies, applicants would need to demonstrate that they:
- Have a veterinary science degree to enable registration by the Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales
- Have a minimum of 2 years veterinary professional experience
Applicants with a first language other than English must satisfy Charles Sturt University’s normal requirements for language competency.
Credit
On completion of one year of study students may elect to exit the Doctor of Veterinary Studies and transfer to the Master of Veterinary Studies. Subjects in the first year of studies for the Doctorate (VSC707, VSC708, VSC709, VSC712, VSC714) count as credits for the paired Masters subjects (VSC507, VSC508, VSC509, VSC612, VSC614).
Graduation requirement
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.
Course structure
Candidates must successfully complete 96 points made up of the following subjects:
VSC612 Masters Research
VSC613 Veterinary Masters Dissertation
VSC614 Clinical Research Internship
VSC511 Veterinary Clinical Skills OR [VSC507 Clinical related Disciplines Practicum AND VSC508 Clinical Practicum 1 AND VSC509 Clinical Practicum 2]
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+ Residential School
No subjects with a Residential School component have been identified in this course.
+ Workplace Learning
Enrolment pattern
Session 1
VSC612 Masters Research (16 pts)
VSC614 Clinical Research Internship (16 pts)
Session 2
Choice of 2 options:
Option 1:
VSC511 Veterinary Clinical Skills (32 pts)
Option 2:
VSC507 Clinical related Disciplines Practicum (16 pts)
VSC508 Clinical Practicum 1 (8pts)
VSC509 Clinical Practicum 2 (8pts) OR VSC501 Herd and Flock Consultancy (8pts)
Session 3
VSC613 Veterinary Masters Dissertation (32 pts)
Professional recognition
No, but will be sent to AVBC for information only
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2012. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.