Doctor of Veterinary Science

Course 870-AA (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Postgraduate CoordinatorFaculty of Veterinary ScienceUniversity of MelbourneVictoria 3010 Australia+61 (0)3 8344 0357
Course Overview: Publications are put together to form a thesis which is examined by at least two examiners, one or both of whom are external to the Department of Veterinary Science. The University simply acts as an examining body for this degree and no time is spent as a candidate in the Department of Veterinary Science.
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Entry Requirements: A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Science must be a graduate in veterinary science and of at least three years' standing and have made substantial published contributions to veterinary science.
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Links to further information: http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/postgrad/coursesOffered.html
Notes:

Application Due Date: applications are accepted year-round.

Offered location: this degree is administered through the Faculty of Veterinary Science's Parkville office. Students will not be expected to attend the University.

The University's Code of Conduct for Research must be observed. Also any Animal Experimentation Ethics Committee requirements and any industrial health and safety competency requirements, relating to the experimental work, must be met.

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