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PGDip / MSc Veterinary Business Management (VBM) at University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A level 7 Veterinary Business Management programme offering study to Postgraduate Diploma or MSc level, building on the Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Business Management. It is open to people working in veterinary business management, including practice and team managers, clinical directors and veterinary staff, and is taught 100% online.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences  |  Department: Veterinary Postgraduate Unit  |  Duration: PGDip 2 years part-time (six modules, three per year); optional third year for the MSc research project  |  Study mode: online (part-time)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The two-year part-time PGDip covers strategy, vision and mission, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, finance and accounting and leadership for change. Modules include Introduction to Veterinary Business Studies, Business Evolution and Leadership, Human Resource Management, Finance Accounting and Resource Management and Change Management; the MSc adds a research project.

Career pathways

A PgDip or MSc in Veterinary Business Management gives candidates an advantage for veterinary business management roles across the veterinary industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A recognised undergraduate degree (FHEQ level 5/6) in veterinary science, veterinary nursing or a business management related subject, and over 12 months working in veterinary business management with an employer reference confirming access to business data. Applicants without the prerequisite higher education may be considered case by case on two references and possibly a 500-word written submission. Non-native English speakers need IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.

GBP 2,293 a year (2026/27). PGDip and MSc Year 1 and Year 2 each £2,293; MSc Year 3 (research project) £2,700 Source

Intake: September

Duration: PGDip 2 years part-time (six modules, three per year); optional third year for the MSc research proj

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