Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine

About the Course

The Murdoch University Master of Veterinary Studies (Conservation Medicine) has been developed to provide graduate veterinarians with the opportunity to obtain training and expertise in wildlife, zoo and conservation medicine. It will also be relevant to graduates seeking to incorporate wildlife and exotic animal medicine into private practice.

Conservation medicine is an emerging discipline that involves the integration of veterinary medicine, conservation biology and public health in order to: advance biodiversity conservation; address issues associated with the inter-relationships between human, animal and ecosystem health; and study the effects of global environmental change on these health inter-relationships. There is increasing recognition that veterinarians have an important role to play within interdisciplinary teams working on environmental conservation projects. Wildlife agencies, zoos, agriculture departments, landcare groups and other non-government organisations require veterinary expertise for wildlife and biodiversity conservation projects.

The course can be undertaken by veterinarians resident in Australia or overseas and may be entirely coursework based, or may involve a field placement with a conservation project either in Australia or overseas. Veterinarians undertaking this course by distance education are strongly advised to study in part-time mode.

The Wildlife and Conservation Units/Placements have been established in collaboration with staff at the Perth Zoo Veterinary Department.

Course Structure

Electives*

* Some electives may not be available in the external mode or on offer in a particular year. Students must check availability and mode of unit offerings at the on-line university handbook web-site http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au Some electives have specific entrance requirements and students will need to check with the course coordinators to determine their eligibility for these units.

+ VET620 and VET621 focus on domestic small animals. Both units have specific eligibility criteria. For further information on these units please contact Margaret Setter (61 8) 9360 2581 M.Setter@murdoch.edu.au

Admission Requirements and Fees

The course is available only to students with a veterinary degree. The veterinary degree can be an Australian or international degree. The course is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. Australian citizens may be eligible for FEE-HELP

Contact Us

For information please contact Ms. Julie Hann, Postgraduate Studies in Conversation Medicine on (08) 9360 2640 or conservationmedicine@murdoch.edu.au