MMedVet in Wildlife Diseases (Coursework) at University of Pretoria

This master's degree gives broad-based, in-depth theoretical and practical training in the skills required to capture, transport and manage free-ranging and captive wildlife, with attention to conservation ecology, wildlife-domestic animal interaction, and the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of wildlife diseases. 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

Capture, transport and management of wildlife, conservation ecology, and diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of diseases of wildlife.

Career pathways

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

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