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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Animal Health Veterinary Services

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

What is the RVC/ZSL MSc in Wild Animal Health?

Over the past 30 years, interventions, for reasons of health, welfare, and the conservation of free-living wild animals, have been undertaken with increasing frequency. Specialist veterinary expertise is required to diagnose and control diseases in wildlife.

Emerging infectious diseases are also recognised as a serious hazard, both for wild animal species and for the domestic animal and human populations that interact with them. In addition, many wild animal species are kept in captivity – in zoos and in laboratories – which has led to an increased demand for specialist skills and knowledge.

The MSc in Wild Animal Health is a world-class specialist postgraduate veterinary science programme taught jointly by the RVC, University of London and the Zoological Society of London.

Aimed at qualified veterinarians, the MSc in Wild Animal Health will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of the management of wild animals and the epidemiology, treatment, and control of wild animal disease.

What will I learn?

During the programme you will acquire:

  • A critical awareness of current problems in wildlife disease with implications for wildlife conservation and welfare.
  • A new insight into veterinary interventions for the management of captive and free-living wild animal species.
  • A systematic understanding of the biological principles underpinning wild animal conservation and management, and the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of wildlife disease.
  • Basic competence in veterinary techniques and preventative medicine for wild animals.
  • A conceptual and practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create knowledge in the field of wild animal health.
  • A comprehensive understanding of scientific skills, including critical review of the scientific literature, and design and analysis of laboratory or field studies.

Upon completion of the MSc in Wild Animal Health, you will have gained the analytical skills, the understanding, the confidence, and the language to influence thinking and policy making within a wide range of organisations, such as zoos, national parks, universities, conservation organisations and government departments worldwide.

Modules

Research - Core
Practical Module - Core
Interventions - Core
Conservation Biology - Core
Health and Welfare of Captive Wild Animals - Core
Evaluation of the Health and Welfare of Captive Wild Animals - Core
Detection, Surveillance and Emerging Diseases - Core
The Impact of Disease on Populations - Core
Ecosystem Health - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,820

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£31,300

Entry requirements

Applicants need a Veterinary degree from a recognised veterinary school and at least one year of postgraduate veterinary experience.