Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies

View the Veterinary Clinical Residency Positions (pdf, 89kb) currently available.The Sydney School of Veterinary Science offers a combined master by coursework and master by research degree in practical advanced clinical training in selected disciplines for veterinarians who want to enhance their clinical skills and/or seek to become veterinary specialists in areas such as:This combined program is aligned to assist candidates to obtain credentials required to be considered eligible by Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVSc) to sit Fellowship examinations.

Many of these credentials are also required to fulfill the requirements of the equivalent European or American Diplomat/Specialist bodies.On successful completion the candidate will graduate with two degrees:

a Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) (a coursework degree) and a Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies (a research degree).For postgraduate research in veterinary science, there is no better place to train than the University of Sydney.

Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney is ranked first in Australia and 12th in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020, and has been given a maximum score of 5 in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) federal government scheme for the veterinary sciences field of research.

And, we are one of the few schools outside North America to receive accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

These numbers mean that as a Masters candidate in our faculty, your research will thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment with global significance.

The international research profile of veterinary science at the University of Sydney gives you the opportunity to conduct work with real impact.

You will work alongside researchers who are addressing challenges that are of the utmost concern to society:

solving problems in food security, elucidating the connections between animal and human health, and improving health of our ecosystems and wildlife.

In our urban and rural faculty clinics (Camperdown and Camden) you will have access to world-class facilities that support research in feline and canine epidemiology, disease diagnosis and control.

As well as an environment of high-level research performance, your Masters studies will benefit from strong guidance, inclusion and support at both personal and professional levels.

The faculty encourages students to develop high-level communication skills and present their research for international recognition.

And, our strong links to the production animal industries, welfare organisations and the veterinary profession will provide you with a network that will enrich you career opportunities beyond.Please note, students undertaking this course must concurrently enrol in the Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program) course.

Admission requirement

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Clinical Veterinary Science, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Additional application requirements

You will be required to upload all the following documents when you submit your application:

• certified academic transcripts for all your previous tertiary study, if they were not completed at the University of Sydney
• CV, providing a summary of your work experience
• two academic reference reports
• cover letter outlining your reasons for applying
• research proposal
• evidence that your supervisor supports your application. This can be PDF copies of emails between you and your supervisor
• proof of your Australian residency status (a certified copy of the main page your Australian passport, or a certified copy of the main page(s) of your own passport with evidence of your permanent resident visa)
• English language qualifications (if your prior study was completed at an institution where English is not the medium of instruction).