Masters in Veterinary Studies in Veterinary Surveillance

About the Course

The Murdoch University Masters in Veterinary Studies (Veterinary Surveillance) is a new course commencing in 2004. It has been developed to allow graduate veterinarians to acquire knowledge and expertise in the field of veterinary surveillance.

Disease is a significant factor limiting the productivity of livestock in both developed and developing nations. New, emerging and re-emerging diseases of livestock can have a considerable impact on a country’s economy. Graduates will obtain the skills essential to minimise disease incursions, monitor the presence of diseases and design appropriate control measures to minimise loss of production if diseases do occur.

Course Structure

The course includes 4 units of study all of which must be completed. Three units are based on course work, with specific emphasis on problem solving. The fourth unit is a one-semester research unit and can be designed to investigate a problem relevant to the student’s country, region or area of work.

The course is currently only available for students attending Murdoch campus; however it is likely that the course will be available remotely in the future. The research unit may involve undertaking work off-campus.

The course is designed to be completed in one year of full-time study.

The 4 units of study are:
VET641 Principles of Epidemiology (Dr Ian Robertson)
VET642 Practical Applications of Epidemiology (Dr Simon Reid)
VET640 Infectious and Emerging Diseases (Dr Stan Fenwick)
VET649 Surveillance Research Project (The coordinator of the project will depend on the research topic).

Other Research and Postgraduate study opportunities are also offered by Murdoch University.

Fees

The Master in Veterinary Studies (Veterinary Surveillance) Degree 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.

Career Prospects

This Masters degree will enhance employment opportunities for veterinarians working in Australia and overseas by providing specialist training in the latest methods for development and evaluation of disease control courses in animals. Graduates from this course should have promising employment prospects with their country’s Department of Agriculture, donor-funded livestock development projects and international organisations such as Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

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