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MSc in Veterinary Science option Veterinary Epidemiology (Coursework) at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This programme is offered by the Department of Production Animal Studies in the Faculty of Veterinary Science under programme code 08251029. It trains candidates as epidemiologists, health officers or researchers involved in investigating and controlling diseases in animal populations, and is delivered primarily as a web-based modular programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Veterinary Science  |  Department: Department of Production Animal Studies  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory and elective modules in veterinary epidemiology, including specialised tools used in the discipline, plus a mini-dissertation. The programme is primarily web-based and modular.

Career pathways

Epidemiologist, health officer, or researcher involved in the investigation and control of diseases in animal populations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent) degree (NQF level 8); or a relevant four-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree (NQF level 8); or a relevant Bachelor of Science honours degree (NQF level 8); or a relevant postgraduate diploma (NQF level 8). An admissions examination and proof of experience in the selected field may be required.

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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