Master Thesis in Vet Science (Clinical)

Entry into the Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical). The usual entry requirement is a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (usually honours level) or recognised equivalent qualification.

In addition to this thesis subject, students enrolled in the MVSc (Clinical) will also enrol in either the full-time or part-time version of the following practicum subject:

Candidates must have a recognised degree in veterinary science with appropriate clinical experience.

Students enrolled in the Master Thesis in Veterinary Science (Clinical) are not allowed to enrol in the following subject:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the University’s programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on their academic performance are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Research training, based on the conduct of experiments under appropriate supervision, is given in a selected discipline area within the field of Veterinary Science.Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisor(s) and to present their work in the Faculty’s research seminar program.

Students enrolled in this subject will:

• achieve a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding in a particular field or set of related fields in veterinary science;
• apply scientific methods to the definition and solution of problems by research;
• acquire advanced technical skills relevant to the field of research.

Candidates will be required to undertake research culminating in the production of a thesis of no more than 30,000 words to be submitted for examination by two external examiners. The format of the thesis, including a statement on authorship, must follow prescriptions laid down by the University and found in the Masters by Research Generic Guidelines.

Theses are examined by the Melbourne School of Graduate Research. Three months prior to the submission date of the thesis, the candidate is required to submit an 80-word summary of the thesis argument to the Melbourne School of Graduate Research. The summary activates the process of nominating potential examiners for the thesis.

Assessment of this subject will contribute 70% of final result of the MVSc (Clinical) course.

Candidates will conduct a literature review as part of the thesis.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Generic skills demonstrated in this subject are:

• approaching scientific research in a critical, perceptive and constructive way;
• developing interpersonal skills to work as part of a team;
• observing the appropriate research codes of practice;
• acquiring skills in the searching and manipulation of scientific literature and other relevant data bases;
• communicating effectively through both the spoken and written medium and to both professional colleagues and the wider community.

Candidates are assisted to participate in relevant national or international conferences.

Theses are examined by the Melbourne School of Graduate Research. Three months prior to the submission date of the thesis, the candidate is required to submit an 80-word summary of the thesis argument to the Melbourne School of Graduate Research. The summary activates the process of nominating potential examiners for the thesis.