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MSc in Veterinary Science at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This programme is offered by the Department of Anatomy and Physiology in the Faculty of Veterinary Science under programme code 08251119. It is a research degree completed through a dissertation, and students must submit at least one draft journal article based on the dissertation research before or together with the dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Veterinary Science  |  Department: Department of Anatomy and Physiology  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

A dissertation on a research topic agreed with the head of department. Before or together with the dissertation, the student must submit at least one draft article for publication in an acknowledged journal, based on the dissertation research and acceptable to the supervisor.

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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: 1 year, full-time

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