University of Pretoria MSc Veterinary Science Paraclinical Sciences

The MSc degree in Veterinary Science is a research degree. The degree is conferred by virtue of the successful completion of a dissertation.

Also consult the General Regulations.

The research topic is determined in consultation with the head of department, and the research project(s)/dissertation that follow, must be approved according to Faculty guidelines.

Before or together with the dissertation, a student must submit at least one draft article for publication in an acknowledged journal, failing which the degree will not be conferred. The draft article must be based on the research for the dissertation and must be acceptable to the supervisor. (Also consult the General Regulations.)

Subject to the stipulations of the applicable General Regulations, a BScHons, a four-year BScAgric, BVSc or equivalent degree or a relevant postgraduate diploma (on NQF level 8) is required.

Additional Requirements

In certain cases, it remains the prerogative of the head of department to require, in addition to the entrance requirements, the successful completion of an admissions test before registration.

In cases where web-based/online modules are offered, basic computer skills are required in order to successfully participate in the degree programme.

All international applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to pass a proficiency test in English (TOEFL). Application and more information: www.ets.org/toefl/

Postgraduate applicants who have completed any foreign qualifications must have all their previous post-school qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before applying for postgraduate studies at the University of Pretoria: www.saqa.org.za

International requirements

International students have to ensure they are aware of all aspects pertaining to them to study at the University of Pretoria which can be found at www.up.ac.za/isd.

An average of 60% in the final year of the previous degree is required.

To consider your application we also need the following for a departmental screening process:

• Complete Curriculum vitae.
• Complete certified academic records.
• Letter of recommendation of employer (if the relevant sponsor).
• Source of funding for your subsistence (if no fellowship is available).
• E-mail addresses of three referees that the Department could contact.
• Medical history and clinical examination report from a registered medical practitioner.

The University of Pretoria aspires to be internationally competitive and nationally relevant. The Faculty achieves this by ensuring that its academic and research programmes conform to the highest standards and that the national and international accreditation of its degrees by professional bodies is maintained. Furthermore, the Faculty strives that the market value associated with its degree will always be of competitive benefit to students.