42 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science is our veterinary residency program, designed to prepare already qualified veterinarians to meet the credentials for specialist certification.
It is designed to lead to careers as a specialist veterinarian, provided you meet all other requirements.
The doctorate will take you 3.5 years to complete full-time. It combines advanced coursework with clinical training and a research-based 50,000-word thesis. The doctorate is intended to introduce you to all aspects of specialist practice.
You will undertake clinical work in a diagnostic laboratory or a veterinary teaching hospital to develop your clinical skills to specialist level. This work will also count towards the coursework part of the degree.
The research thesis will provide a path to clinical or research careers with an evidence-based focus. These can include roles in public health agencies, universities or research centres.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science is our veterinary residency program, designed to prepare already qualified veterinarians to meet the credentials for specialist certification.
It is designed to lead to careers as a specialist veterinarian, provided you meet all other requirements.
The doctorate will take you 3.5 years to complete full-time. It combines advanced coursework with clinical training and a research-based 50,000-word thesis. The doctorate is intended to introduce you to all aspects of specialist practice.
You will undertake clinical work in a diagnostic laboratory or a veterinary teaching hospital to develop your clinical skills to specialist level. This work will also count towards the coursework part of the degree.
The research thesis will provide a path to clinical or research careers with an evidence-based focus. These can include roles in public health agencies, universities or research centres.
Admission Requirements
BVSc(Hons) with honours class IIB or higher; OR
Postgraduate degree in Veterinary Science of at least one year full-time equivalent including relevant experience and an overall GPA of 5; OR
BVSc or equivalent plus two years relevant experience, or one year internship under the supervision of a registered veterinary specialist.
Applicants must satisfy the Head of School and Dean of the Graduate School that they are qualified for admission, and may be required to attend an interview. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland.
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