MMedVet in Poultry Diseases (Coursework) at University of Pretoria

Programme overview

This master's degree gives advanced, applied training in poultry health and production through seminar presentations, discussions and field visits. It covers integration and application of knowledge on health and production problems and evaluation of health, production and economic effectiveness of poultry farming. It requires a minimum of 90 weeks of clinical training at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Campus, a specialist module examination, and a mini-dissertation.

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

Evaluation of health status, production and economic effectiveness in poultry farming, building on undergraduate training and practice.

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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