Master of Veterinary Medicine – MVM

Program Overview

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Through a modular curriculum, participants can tailor the program to their interests and career goals, leading to advanced expertise and improved patient care. The program is accessible to international students and offers opportunities for research and professional development, contributing to the advancement of veterinary medicine.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Objective:

The MVM program allows practicing veterinarians to deepen their knowledge and skills across a range of veterinary fields through a flexible online learning platform. The program focuses on providing practitioners with the tools to improve care for clients and patients while expanding their expertise in specific areas of veterinary medicine.

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Description:

• Offered via distance learning for flexible study.
• Accessible to international students outside of New Zealand.
• Modular curriculum allows tailoring the program to individual interests and career goals.
• Covers a diverse range of small animal, large animal, epidemiology, and veterinary business courses.
• Enables completion of a formal qualification for veterinarians seeking to advance their knowledge and skills.
• Assumes base knowledge of veterinary degree learnings.
• Designed for experienced veterinarians currently in practice.
• Requires reporting of clinical material during assessments.

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Outline:

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Content:

• Small animal, large animal, epidemiology, and veterinary business courses.
• Capstone research course for the development of research and writing skills.

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Structure:

• 120 credit program.
• Requires completion of 60-75 credits from Schedule A or Schedule A and B courses.
• Requires completion of a 45-60 credit research report or professional practice report from Schedule C.
• Courses offered every second year.
• Capstone courses and Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice offered annually.
• Research reports can be completed over 3 months full-time as a practicum course under expert supervision.

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Schedule:

• Semester One and Two (Feb - Nov)
• Semester Two and Summer School (July - Feb)
• Research reports offered as single semester courses (Feb-June or July-Nov)

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Modules:

• Companion Animal: Courses in companion animal medicine.
• Without Specialization: General MVM courses without a specific focus.

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Individual Module Descriptions:

• Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice (15 credits): Skills to critically evaluate veterinary literature for evidence-based medicine.
• Applied Veterinary Epidemiology (15 credits): Design and investigate disease outbreaks in clinical settings.
• Research Report (MVM) (45 credits): Detailed examination of a chosen topic, including original research and pre-existing data analysis.
• Research Report (MVM) (60 credits): More extensive research report.
• Advanced Professional Practice in Veterinary Science (45 credits): Supervised placement in veterinary practice with report writing and case study applications.

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Assessment:

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Assessed via:

• Examinations, assignments, clinical reports, and research projects.

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Criteria:

• Demonstration of knowledge and skills in the chosen field.
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world practice.
• Effective communication and report writing skills.

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Teaching:

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Methods:

• Distance learning with online lectures, tutorials, and resources.
• Contact workshops held in Palmerston North (optional attendance except for capstone courses).
• One-on-one mentorship and supervision for research projects.

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Faculty:

• Experts in their respective fields, often published authors of veterinary textbooks.
• Offer high-quality instruction and valuable insights.

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Unique Approaches:

• Flexible online learning platform for working professionals.
• Customized curriculum tailored to individual interests and career goals.
• Opportunity to develop research skills through capstone projects.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Specialist veterinary practitioners
• Researchers in veterinary medicine
• Academic positions in veterinary schools
• Roles in veterinary pharmaceuticals and other related industries
• Government agencies and advisory positions

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Opportunities:

• Advance career prospects and enhance professional reputation.
• Increase earning potential through specialization and expertise.
• Contribute to the advancement of veterinary medicine through research and writing.

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Outcomes:

• Graduates become recognized as experts in their chosen field.
• Develop advanced communication and critical thinking skills.
• Gain confidence in their clinical practice and decision-making.
• Contribute to improved client communication and patient care.

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Other:

• Entry Requirements: Requires a Massey University Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) or equivalent qualification.
Minimum B grade average required in veterinary degree.
• Entry for Non-Qualifying Applicants: Completing at least two MVM courses within another Massey qualification may allow entry.