Veterinary Studies and Veterinary Clinical Studies

Graduates holding the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Bachelor of Veterinary Science may apply for admission to candidature for the course of Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies undertaken concurrently with a Master of Veterinary Studies. The program is only available for admission when training positions (residencies) are advertised by the Sydney School of Veterinary Science.

Graduates in veterinary science from other universities may also, with the approval of the Faculty and the Academic Board, be admitted as candidates. Candidates shall be registrable by the New South Wales Veterinary Practitioners Board.

A candidate for the MVCS course shall, for at least three years, engage in full-time supervised advanced veterinary clinical study and research and submit a thesis embodying the results of an original investigation. The MVS coursework degree is complementary to the advanced training undertaken in the relevant specialty.

Please note, students undertaking this course, must concurrently enrol in the Master of Veterinary Studies program and must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Contact and further information

Program Director: Associate Professor Andrea Harvey
Enquiries: vetsci.education@sydney.edu.au