Master of Veterinary Studies

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Full subject list

Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.Full subject list
Candidates must successfully complete 96 points made up of the following subjects:

VSC612 Masters Research (16 points)
VSC613 Veterinary Masters Dissertation (32 points)
VSC614 Clinical Research Internship (16 points)
VSC511 Veterinary Clinical Skills (32 points)
OR
VSC515 Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice (32 points)
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The course structure involves integration between subjects. In Session 1, VSC612   and VSC614 are undertaken to develop clinical research skills and plan the research project in the context of professional practice. Concurrent exposure to professional workplace settings is integral to the subject for students to acquire knowledge, understanding and skills required for research, identify areas for the research and planning for the development of new knowledge and advancement of professional practice. Research skills and experience are developed and increased as students progress throughout the course examination by external examiners.
Candidates must successfully complete 96 points made up of the following...