The Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science) is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed to help develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in veterinary science.

Research by thesis

Your thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge. And you'll make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. The normal length of an MPhil thesis is 30,000-40,000 words.

Specialise in a key research area

Unearth groundbreaking study in areas including: veterinary biosciences; animal sciences - health and welfare; and infectious diseases - public health and biosecurity.

Develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research

The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent and original contribution to existing scholarship in your chosen area of research.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Details of the course structure for the Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science) can be found here.

A Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science) is a step towards a research career in many areas of science.

Many MPhil graduates go on to undertake a PhD, which then leads to work as a postdoctoral research scientist and then on to careers in research and teaching in academia. Alternatively, they move into industry, where the technical and professional skills that come with an MPhil are highly valued.

Employers include:

• Universities
• International research institutions 
• Government departments

Technical and professional skills

On completion of your MPhil, you’ll have high-level knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of science.

Additionally, you’ll have strong professional skills in:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Research planning, literature reviews and reporting on research
• Scientific communication, both written and oral
• Project management.

Further study

At the end of the course, you’ll be well-placed to undertake a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in the same field, if you choose.

A 4-year bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, including a substantial research component (equivalent to at least 25 per cent of 1 year of full-time study), with a weighted average mark

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.