Master of Philosophy – Veterinary Science
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Master of Philosophy – Veterinary Science
The Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science) is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed to help develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in veterinary science. Research by thesis Your thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge. And you’ll make an independent…
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The Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science) is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed to help develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in veterinary science.
Research by thesis
Your thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge. And you’ll make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. The normal length of an MPhil thesis is 30,000-40,000 words.
Specialise in a key research area
Unearth groundbreaking study in areas including: veterinary biosciences; animal sciences – health and welfare; andinfectious diseases – public health and biosecurity.
A Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science) is a step towards a research career in many areas of science.
Many MPhil graduates go on to undertake a PhD, which then leads to work as a postdoctoral research scientist and then on to careers in research and teaching in academia. Alternatively, they move into industry, where the technical and professional skills that come with an MPhil are highly valued.
Employers include:
Universities
International research institutions
Government departments
Technical and professional skills
On completion of your MPhil, you’ll have high-level knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of science.
Additionally, you’ll have strong professional skills in:
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Research planning, literature reviews and reporting on research
Scientific communication, both written and oral
Project management.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.