MSc Veterinary Public Health (part-time, BEST-VET) at University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

An accredited, part-time continuing-education master's programme for graduate veterinarians working or aiming to work in the public sector or food safety. It is organised in modules that can be completed over two years or booked individually, each module earning a certificate.

Faculty: University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover  |  Department: BEST-VET coordination office  |  Duration: Modular, completable in 2 years  |  Study mode: part-time; weiterbildender Master; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (Weiterbildungsstudent status); guest-student status any semester  |  Location: Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Basic modules (communication, scientific writing, quality assurance) and specific modules (law, medicines, meat inspection, animal disease control, epidemiology, safe food, trade in animals and products, premises inspection, animal welfare for society), elective modules, a master's thesis preparation module and the thesis. Each module combines self-study, one or two attendance days (online or in Hannover), a project phase and a closing day.

Career pathways

Qualifies veterinarians for roles in public veterinary services, food safety, consumer protection and animal welfare.

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