Course Overview

About This Course

The Sydney School of Veterinary Science offers a combined master by coursework and master by research degree in practical advanced clinical training in selected disciplines for veterinarians who want to enhance their clinical skills and/or seek to become veterinary specialists in areas such as: Small Animal Medicine, Small Animal Surgery, Small Animal Cardiology, Avian Health, Ruminant Medicine, Equine Surgery, Equine Medicine, Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Livestock Health and Production, Veterinary Anaesthesia, Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Oncology, Avian Medicine, Canine Medicine, Feline Medicine, Veterinary Behaviour, Veterinary Dermatology, Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Neurology, and Veterinary Ophthalmology. This combined program is aligned to assist candidates to obtain credentials required to be considered eligible by Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVSc) to sit Fellowship examinations. Many of these credentials are also required to fulfill the requirements of the equivalent European or American Diplomat/Specialist bodies. On successful completion, the candidate will graduate with two degrees: a Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) (a coursework degree) and a Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies (a research degree). The international research profile of veterinary science at the University of Sydney gives you the opportunity to conduct work with real impact. You will work alongside researchers who are addressing challenges that are of the utmost concern to society: solving problems in food security, elucidating the connections between animal and human health, and improving the health of our ecosystems and wildlife. In our urban and rural faculty clinics (Camperdown and Camden) you will have access to world-class facilities that support research in feline and canine epidemiology, disease diagnosis and control.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

This application form is only for domestic students. Only Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents are eligible for these residencies.
Before applying through the course page, applicants must complete the Combined Masters of Veterinary Studies application form and submit it, along with two academic reference reports and other completed supporting documents, to vetsci.education@sydney.edu.au
The number of places and streams available is limited and will depend on the Clinical Residency Supervisors' current demands.
Required supporting documentation includes: evidence of residency status, proof of change of name, academic transcripts for qualifications, information about record of exclusion, information about technical, professional or other qualifications, a statement detailing availability for full-time study, information about previous research and publications, and two referees' reports submitted directly by the referees to the School prior to application cut-off date.
Applicants must disclose any previous incomplete studies in a research degree at another Australian university.
If supporting documents are not in English, official translated versions must be provided.
Not available to international students.
Successful candidates must concurrently enrol in the Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) course.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates who complete this program are assisted in obtaining credentials required to be considered eligible by the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVSc) to sit Fellowship examinations. Many of these credentials are also required to fulfill the requirements of the equivalent European or American Diplomat/Specialist bodies. The program's strong connections with the production animal industries, welfare organisations and the veterinary profession will provide graduates with a network that will enrich their career opportunities.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What two degrees will I receive upon completing this program?

On successful completion, the candidate will graduate with two degrees: a Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) (a coursework degree) and a Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies (a research degree).

How do I apply for this combined masters program?

Before applying through the course page, applicants must complete the Combined Masters of Veterinary Studies application form and submit it, along with two academic reference reports and other completed supporting documents, to vetsci.education@sydney.edu.au. The first stage of the application process is managed by the Sydney School of Veterinary Science and all short-listed candidates will be interviewed. Successful candidates who receive an offer from the Clinical Residency Program Director will then be able to apply for admission to the program through the University's admission system.

Is this program available to international students?

No. This program is not available to international students. Only Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents are eligible for these residencies.

When can I start this program and how many places are available?

The program has four possible start dates: Research Period 1 (1 January), Research Period 2 (1 March), Research Period 3 (1 July), and Research Period 4 (1 October). The number of places and streams available is limited and will depend on the Clinical Residency Supervisors' current demands. This course has limited places available, and not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.

What clinical specialisation areas are available in this program?

The program offers advanced clinical training in a wide range of disciplines including Small Animal Medicine, Small Animal Surgery, Small Animal Cardiology, Avian Health, Ruminant Medicine, Equine Surgery, Equine Medicine, Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Livestock Health and Production, Veterinary Anaesthesia, Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Oncology, Avian Medicine, Canine Medicine, Feline Medicine, Veterinary Behaviour, Veterinary Dermatology, Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Neurology, and Veterinary Ophthalmology.

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