Master of Veterinary Studies (Without Specialisation)

Masseys Master of Veterinary Studies MVS is an internationally recognised degree, most suitable for those who would like to undertake a combination of taught courses and a research project. The qualification can be built around your area of interest. For example you could choose an endorsement in epidemiology or public health, or you can develop your expertise across other areas of veterinary science by choosing a MVS with no endorsement. There are a wide range of taught courses for you to choose from, depending on your area of interest and the endorsement that you choose. Wide range of facilities Massey University hosts the only veterinary school in New Zealand. Its well-equipped facilities include the Wildbase wildlife hospital, an equine hospital, 24-hour pet hospital and sheep, beef, dairy and deer farms, all located near campus. Our courses are led by internationally recognised lecturers and have a reputation for their use of real-life case studies and high staff to student ratios. Our staff cover a wide range of veterinary disciplines and collaborate on research projects with other related disciplines including animal production, physiology and nutrition. Research flexibility You can choose from 2 different levels of research for this degree. You can complete a 60-credit research report, or if you would like to complete more in-depth research, you can undertake a 120 credit thesis. If you have a specific area of research in mind, we advise you to contact the School of Veterinary Science Postgraduate Office through the Enquire button on this page to discuss.

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Master of Veterinary Studies you will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with at least a B grade average or equivalent.To enter the Master of Veterinary Studies (Advanced Veterinary Practice) you willhave been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with at least a B grade average or equivalent andbe selected into the programme on the basis of an interview.You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each bandTOEFL iBT Overall score 90 minimum 20 in WritingCambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.NCEL - Level 5PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill