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Study mode

Online/Distance

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Veterinary Studies / Animal Care Teaching / Training

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

What is the MSc in Veterinary Education?

The MSc in Veterinary Education is a part-time programme. It is aimed at those actively involved in veterinary education or workplace training and is designed to promote teaching excellence across the veterinary profession. The programme will equip you with the skills to develop your performance as an educator, and to provide an enhanced learning experience to anyone you teach or train.

Developed by experts at the RVC's prestigious LIVE Centre, it is a flexible programme of study aimed at:

  • Professionals who are involved in the delivery of education and training, at either further or higher education institutions, undergraduate or postgraduate level, in the veterinary or para-veterinary sectors
  • Practising veterinary surgeons and other para-veterinary professionals involved in workplace training.

What will I learn?

On successful completion of the programme, you will be better able to:

  • Evaluate educational theories, methods and practice which can be applied to Veterinary Education
  • Develop, design, and deliver courses and programmes using a wide range of appropriate course development and delivery tools
  • Appraise curriculum design and models to ensure that teaching methods comply with standards and quality appropriate to the level of skill development
  • Select and use appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies to ensure that learning outcomes are met
  • Identify, critically assess, and address the emerging needs of the training requirements to match the demands of the local provision
  • Adopt new teaching technologies to maximise skill development
  • Be a reflective and self-evaluative practitioner
  • Critically appraise research in veterinary and related educational fields, and develop skills to undertake qualitative and quantitative research using appropriate methodologies
  • Continue to develop independent and lifelong learning skills to promote your own personal and professional development as a veterinary educator, researcher, and leader.

Modules

This module builds on the concepts covered in module 1 and provides a broad overview of how they may be applied practically in veterinary and para-veterinary education. The units of study are designed to cover the elements needed to achieve FHEA: Curriculum design and innovation Workplace learning Leadership and self-regulated learners Evaluating strategies and employability

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,430

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£12,430

Entry requirements

You need a PG Diploma in Veterinary Education. We welcome applicants whose background is in Veterinary Nursing and are aware not all such applicants will hold degrees. Degree-level study is important due to the level of study on the course being Level 7 (i.e. above a Bachelor's degree) and so those without study at at least Level 5 (e.g. a Foundation degree) will first need to complete a Bridging module 'Contemporary Study Skills' with the RVC in order to gain a place on the PGCert.