University of Pretoria - Faculty of Veterinary Science
MSc (Veterinary Epidemiology) (Coursework)Pretoria, South Africa
DEGREE TYPE
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology (Coursework) equips students with essential skills for analyzing disease patterns in animal populations. You'll engage in a curriculum that covers both theoretical knowledge and practical application within the field of veterinary epidemiology, preparing you for real-world challenges.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers in public health, research, veterinary consultancy, or governmental and non-governmental organizations focusing on animal health and welfare. This program opens pathways to roles such as veterinary epidemiologist, disease surveillance officer, or health program manager.
Introduction
MSc (Veterinary Epidemiology) (Coursework)
The coursework master’s degree curriculum consists of compulsory core and elective theoretical modules (90 credits) as well as a mini-dissertation (90 credits).
Also consult the General Academic Regulations G35 - 38.
- Each module requires a certain amount of contact sessions and the balance may be presented online. The detail of the contact sessions for each module is published in the study guides.
- A minimum number of students could be prescribed (as per the discretion of the module coordinator) for the presentation of any given module. When the required minimum number of students for a particular module is not reached, the module will not be presented in that academic year but will be offered again in the next academic year. For prescribed modules a maximum number of students who can enrol may be set. The details for each module are published in the study guides.
- Students are required to confirm whether a module will be presented in any particular year. This enquiry should be directed to the Faculty PG Student Administration co-ordinator according to the syllabi information provided in the list of modules in this yearbook.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Fundamental modules
Research methodology 813
Core modules
- Basic veterinary epidemiology 851
- Biostatistics in veterinary science 852
- Analytical veterinary epidemiology 853
- Animal health information management 855
- Scientific reasoning in veterinary epidemiology 856
- Advanced topics in veterinary epidemiology 859
Final year
Core modules
Mini-dissertation: Veterinary epidemiology 891
Program Outcome
Credits: 180