Doctor of Veterinary Studies

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00005F

Establish yourself as an expert in the management, care and welfare of animals. The Doctor of Veterinary Studies from Charles Sturt University provides clinical and research skills and knowledge to prepare you for specialist veterinary practice of a national and international standard. The highest qualification available in the profession, the Doctor of Veterinary Studies provides a unique opportunity for practising veterinarians to gain a critical understanding in a complex field and conduct research that makes an original contribution to your discipline.

Structure

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

Subjects

• Veterinary Studies

Standard entry requirements

• The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the University holds the delegated authority to approval for admission to a research higher degree program.
• Basis of Approval for Admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Studies.
• The RAC shall base its decision on admission to a proposed Doctor of Veterinary Studies candidature upon the following evidence, that:.
• The proposed area of research falls within an approved University field of research for admission to a higher degree by research.
• The proposed supervisors are sufficiently expert in the area of research, and have the time and commitment to be able to provide appropriate supervision, and that adequate physical resources are available.
• The applicant has the background and ability to undertake the proposed course (refer also to Entry Qualifications, below).
• The applicant has given the necessary commitment to work regularly on the approved program of study and research and maintain regular contact with the supervisor(s).
• For admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Studies, applicants would need to demonstrate that they:.
• Have a veterinary science degree with class 1 or class 2(i) honours which enables candidates to be registered by the Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales or equivalent academic and/or research experience,.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of veterinary professional experience.
• Applicants with a first language other than English must satisfy Charles Sturt Universitys normal requirements for language competency.

Study information

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