MMedVet in Pig Herd Health (Coursework) at University of Pretoria

Programme overview

This master's degree gives advanced, in-depth specialised training in pig herd health through farm visits, discussions, seminars and case studies, so that health and production problems can be identified and solved on a herd basis. It requires a minimum of 90 weeks of clinical training at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Campus, a specialist module examination, and a mini-dissertation. It may entitle the holder to registration as a specialist with the South African Veterinary Council.

Faculty: Faculty of Veterinary Science | Department: Department of Production Animal Sciences | Duration: 3 years, full-time | Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026 | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Integration and application of knowledge to raise health status and production effectiveness of pig herds across a range of pig-farming systems.

Career pathways

Registration as a veterinary specialist with the South African Veterinary Council, subject to additional Council requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent, NQF level 8); at least two years' applicable experience as a veterinarian, or at least one year training in the specific field as an intern at a recognised facility; registration (or SAVC authorisation to enrol) as a veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council; an entrance examination may be required; selection is based on an interview.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 3 years, full-time

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