Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) 48 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Main Subject Area

Veterinary ScienceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This is the coursework component of the combined Master of Veterinary Studies/Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies degree, which forms the clinical residency program in Veterinary Science. Students undertaking Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) must concurrently enrol in the Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies course.

Places in this program are only available to postgraduate students who have been offered a place in one of the designated clinical streams after a vacancy has been advertised.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This is the coursework component of the combined Master of Veterinary Studies/Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies degree, which forms the clinical residency program in Veterinary Science. Students undertaking Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) must concurrently enrol in the Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies course.

Places in this program are only available to postgraduate students who have been offered a place in one of the designated clinical streams after a vacancy has been advertised.

Admission Requirements

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Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on academic merit and relevant professional experience, according to the following admissions criteria:
  • A Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours or equivalent, such as a masters degree which is recognised by the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board (relevant professional experience in the relevant stream is desirable).
  • Full registration, or Registration with conditions, or Limited Registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board for the entire duration of the candidature.
  • Admission to candidature will be conditional upon the appointment of an appropriate clinical supervisor and associate supervisor.

Merit factors and professional experience required include:

  • Grade point average (GPA) or Weighted Average Mean Average (WAM) of veterinary degree (essential).
  • Honours mark or equivalent (essential). Membership of Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists is equivalent to Hons I.
  • ‘Accepted’ or published papers in Web of Knowledge listed journals or respected open access on-line journals (not essential, but desirable).
  • Presentations/abstracts at national and international veterinary conferences (not essential, but desirable).
  • Other esteem factors e.g. awards, veterinary positions held since graduation (not essential, but desirable).
  • A minimum experience of a one year rotating internship or equivalent practice experience (essential).
  • Two referees’ reports (essential).

Applications will be ranked (in the same manner as for all USYD applicants applying for Australian Postgraduate Awards) within each of the disciplines seeking residents at that time.

The highest ranked applicants within each of the disciplines seeking residents at that time, will be requested to attend an interview with the Faculty Academics that oversee this program. Final selection will be made after the interview.  

4 Years
Feb
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
13,558 AUD

Scholarships

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$8000

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney International Student Award

Sydney International Student Award
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$40000

Deadline

31 Dec 2032

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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