Master of Veterinary Public Health

The Master of Veterinary Public Health (MVPH) is run entirely as a distance program, requiring no visits to Sydney. It is focused on the development of high-level technical skills and is designed for busy people, working full time.

Overview

Offered in conjunction with the Veterinary Public Health Management program and the Faculty of Medicine’s Master of Public Health, the MVPH covers technical areas of preventative veterinary medicine and public health. Highly suitable for those unable to visit Sydney, the program will allow you to develop skills in veterinary epidemiology, biostatistics, advanced data analysis, animal health economics and a range of other related areas. The program is offered at Graduate Certificate (GradCertVPH), Graduate Diploma (GradDipVPH) and Masters levels. Honours [MVPH(Hons)], requiring additional research, is also available. As a student in this program, you will join the growing network of animal health professionals in the veterinary public health management program and gain contact with colleagues and experts from around the world.

University of Sydney Advantage

World-class quality course materials are supplemented by access to a wide range of experts in a collaborative online environment.

In this program, students are inspired by core and elective unit material, develop a wide professional network, build close friendships with like-minded professionals, access expertise from the University of Sydney and other internationally renowned organisations and acquire a prestigious University of Sydney program. All this is done while you work, so you can fit it into your existing lifestyle and responsibilities.

Program Expectations

When you complete this program, you will be able to contribute your expertise to the prevention, detection and control of disease in a range of contexts. All graduates will have applied and theoretical technical skills in veterinary public health, with an eye on the policy framework and changing context in which veterinary public health professionals operate.

Mode of Delivery

This program is delivered by distance using collaborative online classrooms, facilitated by an expert in each subject area.

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree in a relevant field. Admission to Graduate Certificate on the basis of at least four years relevant work experience is possible, with the Dean’s permission.

Degree Requirements

GradCertVPH:

• 24 credit points (cp) of core units of study

GradDipVPH:

• 36 cp of core and elective units of study

MVPH:

• 48 cp of core and elective units of study plus a research project, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 or more in the first 24 cp of study

MVPH(Hons):

• 60 cp of core and elective units of study plus a research project, with a WAM of 75 or more in the first 24 cp of study, research to a minimum of 18 cp must be completed

Units of Study

Units include:

• Animal Health Data Management
• Animal Health Economics
• Animal Health Policy Development
• Aquatic Animal Epidemiology
• Data Analysis for Epidemiology Research
• Data Analysis for Policy Development
• Diagnostic Tests
• Food Safety
• Risk Analysis
• Surveillance, Preparedness and Response
• Veterinary Epidemiology 1 and 2
• Wildlife Epidemiology

For up-to-date information on units of study, please visit the Veterinary Science website.

After Graduation

Graduates - and often students - will be valued employees of government departments of agriculture, rural lands protection boards, quarantine services and food safety organisations; of international organisations such as the World Health Organisation and the Food and Agriculture Organisation; participants in international development projects; employees of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies; and scientific investigators in a range of organisations.

Credit for Previous Study

Credit for previous study is available in some circumstances. See the Veterinary Science website for details.

Annual intake

There is no quota for this degree; however, class size limitations can apply. Normally, classes have a minimum of six and a maximum of 25 - 30.

Minimum Program Duration - Part Time

This course can not be studied full time. The minimum part-time duration is:

GradCertVPH - 2 semesters

GradDipVPH - 3 semesters

MVPH - 4 semesters

MVPH(Hons) - 4 semesters

Maximum Program Duration

GradCertVPH - 4 semesters

GradDipVPH - 6 semesters

MVPH - 8 semesters

MVPH(Hons) - 9 semesters

Is Mid-Year Entry Available?

Yes

Enquiries

We strongly encourage all potential applicants to contact us. We are familiar with the range of issues you need to think about when considering starting postgraduate study and we will help you through the decision-making process.