Master of Veterinary Studies (Research)

Overview

The Master of Veterinary Studies (Research) (MVStud(Res)) aims to promote research and clinical specialty training in disciplines in veterinary sciences, development of systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning and critical reflection on veterinary professional practice and make an original contribution to knowledge in that discipline through:

Providing candidates with distinctive educational programs for the veterinary profession
Providing candidates with the opportunity to engage and continue lifelong learning, in keeping with the University’s mission statement
Provide the educational needs of veterinary science professionals aspiring to achieve postgraduate qualifications in a designated veterinary science discipline
Promoting the acquisition of advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, research skills and technical skills that enhance the capacity of the candidate
Encourage excellence in scholarship and focused research within the selected veterinary science discipline
Promoting strong links to high quality veterinary professional practice in undergraduate veterinary teaching and clinical research

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Essential set96 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subjects64 Credit Points

Restricted electives 32 Credit Points

Enrolment pattern

For Full time delivery, In Session 1, VSC612 and VSC614 are undertaken to develop clinical research skills and plan the research project in the context of professional practice, while in Part time delivery, VSC612 is undertaken in Session 1 and VSC614 is undertaken in Session 2. Concurrent exposure to professional … For more content click the Read More button below. In Session 2 (Full time delivery) or Sessions 3 and 4 (Part time delivery), development of knowledge and skills in professional practice, including integration of evidence for research-led practice, is undertaken by completion of VSC511 or VSC515. For full time delivery, the research project is completed in the dissertation subject (VSC615) during Session 3, while for Part time delivery, VSC615 is completed in sessions 5 and 6. The progression through the course and assumed development of knowledge and skills requires students to complete the subjects in chronological order. For the research project and VSC615, students, under the direction of supervisors, identify gaps in the existing knowledge relevant to the selected veterinary discipline, formulate research questions and hypotheses and develop a proposal and planning for the project to address the identified problem confronting professional veterinary practice. Students develop advanced understanding of a complex field of learning in their chosen discipline and advanced cognitive, technical, and communication skills to generate new knowledge for the advancement of professional practice through original contribution to discipline knowledge. Students apply knowledge and skills to progress and finalise the research project. Students will produce a body of significant and original research outcomes in the form of a dissertation for independent examination by external examiners. Full TimeSession 1VSC612 Masters Research (16)VSC614 Clinical Research Internship (16) Session 2VSC511 Veterinary Clinical Skills (32)or VSC515 Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice (32) Session 3VSC615 Veterinary Masters Dissertation (32) OR Part TimeSession 1VSC612 Masters Research (16) Session 2VSC614 Clinical Research Internship (16) Session 3 & 4VSC511 Veterinary Clinical Skills (32)orVSC515 Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice (32) Session 5 & 6VSC615 Veterinary Masters Dissertation (32) The pattern above reflects minimum candidature time. For students requiring a further session of enrolment in the Veterinary Masters Dissertation, re-enrolment for an additional session (Full time delivery) or an additional 2 sessions (Part time delivery) would occur in VSC615.

In Session 2 (Full time delivery) or Sessions 3 and 4 (Part time delivery), development of knowledge and skills in professional practice, including integration of evidence for research-led practice, is undertaken by completion of VSC511 or VSC515. For full time delivery, the research project is completed in the dissertation subject (VSC615) during Session 3, while for Part time delivery, VSC615 is completed in sessions 5 and 6. The progression through the course and assumed development of knowledge and skills requires students to complete the subjects in chronological order.

For the research project and VSC615, students, under the direction of supervisors, identify gaps in the existing knowledge relevant to the selected veterinary discipline, formulate research questions and hypotheses and develop a proposal and planning for the project to address the identified problem confronting professional veterinary practice. Students develop advanced understanding of a complex field of learning in their chosen discipline and advanced cognitive, technical, and communication skills to generate new knowledge for the advancement of professional practice through original contribution to discipline knowledge. Students apply knowledge and skills to progress and finalise the research project. Students will produce a body of significant and original research outcomes in the form of a dissertation for independent examination by external examiners.

Full Time
Session 1
VSC612 Masters Research (16)
VSC614 Clinical Research Internship (16)

Session 2
VSC511 Veterinary Clinical Skills (32)
or
VSC515 Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice (32)

Session 3
VSC615 Veterinary Masters Dissertation (32)

Part Time
Session 1
VSC612 Masters Research (16)

Session 2
VSC614 Clinical Research Internship (16)

Session 3 & 4
VSC511 Veterinary Clinical Skills (32)
or
VSC515 Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice (32)

Session 5 & 6
VSC615 Veterinary Masters Dissertation (32)

The pattern above reflects minimum candidature time. For students requiring a further session of enrolment in the Veterinary Masters Dissertation, re-enrolment for an additional session (Full time delivery) or an additional 2 sessions (Part time delivery) would occur in VSC615.