This programme is offered by the Faculty of Veterinary Science,  Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases..

The curriculum consists of two compulsory core modules as well as two elective modules of 30 credits each to the value of 120 credits. 

Core Modules

CND 701 Controlled and notifiable diseases 701

VLP 702  Veterinary legislation and policy 702

Elective Modules

Students must choose 2 modules from the list of elective modules.  (Refer to online Yearbook http://www.up.ac.za/en/yearbooks/2019/VET-faculty/PC-programmes).

Registration for clinical modules are restricted to qualified veterinarians.

For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.

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• With the introduction of compulsory “Continual Professional Development”, many registered veterinarians require further education towards their continued registration as professionals with the South African Veterinary Council. The PG Diploma will offer these professionals another means to obtaining their CPD requirements.
• Numerous veterinarians are in single person practices. While they do not intend to be specialists due to the time commitments of specialist training, the PG Diploma will allow them to gain advanced veterinary knowledge, at level above that of an undergraduate while they are still resident at their practices.

1. Relevant bachelor’s degree or Bachelor of Technology degree or relevant diploma (NQF level 7)
2. An admissions examination may be required

The Faculty of Veterinary Science is unique in South Africa. It is the only institution responsible for training veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Our graduates and research programmes are vital in enhancing human and animal health, promoting biosecurity and welfare, and ensuring our production animals, wildlife and pets are safe and in good health.

The quality and scope of the Faculty’s training is such that our graduates are able to enter postgraduate programmes at universities across the world and can practice in many countries without the need to write registration exams. The Faculty is locally relevant and passionate about meeting the needs of South Africa. This not only applies to commercial farming but also to primary animal healthcare, where veterinarians as well as veterinary nurses can assist rural communities and smallholder farmers.