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Full-time - $12,800.00 pa
Part-time - $6,400.00 pa
The Doctor of Veterinary Studies is a highly regarded degree that provides advanced research and clinical specialty training in veterinary science. It satisfies the Australian Qualifications Framework level 10 requirements for professional doctorates.
Beginning with advanced clinical training in your chosen field and related disciplines, you'll go on to plan, develop and conduct an original research project and write a dissertation. You'll develop the analytical, problem-solving, clinical research and technical skills required to attain specialist status.
The Doctor of Veterinary Studies incorporates assessments that are different from those of a PhD. you'll contribute to scholarly inquiry, provide undergraduate clinical teaching and clinical practice, generate and deliver presentations and reports, and produce peer-reviewed publications.
You'll benefit from the world-class facilities and technology at our Wagga Wagga campus, which includes veterinary clinical and pre-clinical centres, a veterinary diagnostic laboratory and an equine centre. You may also have opportunities to embark on short study tours in Australia or internationally.
When you study veterinary studies in Australia at Charles Sturt, you'll join a vibrant research community and complete your doctorate under the supervision of renowned discipline experts.
We offer merit-based scholarships to help you realise your study or career goals.
Your Doctor of Veterinary Studies will give rise to a range of opportunities. As an expert in your field, you could pursue policy, research or leadership roles and work in private specialist practice, university referral veterinary hospitals, industry or government. Your professional training may also support examinations for membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and/or North American or European veterinary specialty colleges.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| VSC711 | Advanced Veterinary Clinical Skills | 32 credit pts | ||
| VSC712 | Doctorate Research Plan | 16 credit pts | ||
| VSC713 | Clinical Research Dissertation | 96 credit pts | ||
| VSC714 | Advanced Clinical Research Internship | 16 credit pts | ||
| VSC715 | Advanced Integration of Theory, Knowledge and Practice | 32 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
Students must satisfactorily complete the core subjects, including successful completion of a dissertation in accordance with CSU Academic regulations, to graduate.
This is an estimate
We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually!
They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living and individuals in unique circumstances.
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The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the University holds the delegated authority to approval for admission to a research higher degree program.
Basis of Approval for Admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Studies
The RAC shall base its decision on admission to a proposed Doctor of Veterinary Studies candidature upon the following evidence, that:
For admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Studies, applicants would need to demonstrate that they:
Applicants with a first language other than English must satisfy Charles Sturt University’s normal requirements for language competency.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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