University of Pretoria - Faculty of Veterinary Science
MMedVet Pig Herd Health (Coursework)
Pretoria, South Africa
Master degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The MMedVet (Pig Herd Health) is a coursework-based postgraduate degree focusing on improving pig herd health and management. This program equips students with knowledge and skills to tackle health issues in pig production, encompassing various aspects from nutrition to disease prevention.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may find career opportunities in veterinary practice, agricultural consultancy, and research. Positions in livestock management, biosecurity, and animal health organizations are also potential paths for career advancement.
Specialised training based on farm visits, discussions, seminars and case studies. Integration and application of knowledge so that health and production problems can be identified and solved on a herd basis, and health status and production effectiveness of pig herds can be raised within a wide spectrum of pig-farming systems.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Year 1
Core modules
- Pig herd health 800
- Mini-dissertation: Pig herd health 890
- Research methodology 813
Year 2
Core modules
- Pig herd health 800
- Mini-dissertation: Pig herd health 890
Final year
Core modules
- Pig herd health 800
- Mini-dissertation: Pig herd health 890
Credits: 360