MMedVet Equine Medicine (Coursework)

Faculty of Veterinary Science

Department: Companion Animal Clinical Studies

Programme Code: 08250056

SAQA ID: 15549

Faculty Notes

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.

Programme Information

Also consult the General Academic Regulations G30 – G41.

A master's degree in Veterinary Medicine (MMedVet) is a clinical specialty degree at NQF-level 9 of 360 credits to be completed in 3 years of full-time study as part of a residential training program. The training program consists of clinical work (at least 90 weeks of supervised clinical training), coursework, culminating in a multi-component examination (270 credits) and a research project resulting in a mini-dissertation (of 90 credits) and subsequent publications as required for SAVC registration as a specialist.

The MMedVet degree may entitle the holder to registration as a specialist with the South African Veterinary Council together with other requirements as determined by Council. Candidates are encouraged to review current Council guidelines on specialist registration.
The candidate will be required to work full-time at the faculty in the field of specialisation under supervision of an approved supervisor for the required duration, or with approval from the SAVC, conduct clinical practice in specified facilities and based on a programme approved by the supervisor.
Students are required to confirm whether a module will be presented in any particular year. This enquiry should be directed to the Faculty PG Student Administration co-ordinator according to the syllabi information provided in the list of modules in this yearbook.

Selection Process

Based on an interview
The number of students that can be admitted to the MMedVet degree programme annually depends on the training capacity of a department, the number of specialists appointed and the number of available posts

Minimum duration of study

3 years, full-time

Total credits

360

Admission Requirements

Minimum admission requirements:

BVSc degree or an equivalent veterinary degree
Applicable experience of at least two years as a veterinarian, or training of at least one year in the specific field as an intern at a recognised training facility
An entrance examination may be required
Registration as a veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or authorisation by the SAVC to be enrolled for MMedVet studies

Additional requirements

The candidate will be required to work full-time at the faculty in the field of specialisation under supervision of an approved supervisor for the required duration.

Notification

While the MMedVet is an advanced professional programme equivalent to specialist certification, registration to practise as a specialist is controlled by the SAVC or international equivalent. These bodies may have additional requirements for registration that are not university requirements. Please check their requirements as well.

Pass with Distinction

A professional master’s degree is awarded with distinction if a student meets the following requirements:

Obtained at least a final mark of 75% (not rounded), based on the module prescribed for the professional master’s degree in question; and
Obtained a final mark of 75% or above for the mini-dissertation; and
Completed the qualification within the maximum period allowed for master’s study, but not in less than the prescribed minimum period of one academic year. Note: the maximum allowable time is twice that of the prescribed duration time period in relation to postgraduate students who study part-time. (i.e. study while working full-time).

General Information

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) verification project

The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.

Minimum credits: 360

Core modules

Module content:

Advanced training in organ, metabolic and deficiency diseases of equines. Pathophysiology, diagnostic and treatment methods are emphasised.

Prerequisites	VRM 813
Period of presentation	Year

GEN 892

Mini-dissertation: Equine medicine 892

Credits:

90.00

Prerequisites	VRM 813
Period of presentation	Year

Annual increase information:

Module pricing is subject to change at the beginning of every year without prior notice.
UPOnline tuition fees will increase annually by approximately 5%.
The annual increase will apply from the March intake, which is the second intake of the year.
If the programme fee is paid in full upfront the student is still liable for the difference between the upfront payment and increased amount until the completion of the programme.
If you have any historic debt owed to the University of Pretoria, any payment you make will go towards settling that debt first.
All-inclusive total programme cost.

SA/SADC

International

Code	Module	Credits	Cost
Core modules
GEN 802	Equine medicine 802	270.00	TBA
GEN 892	Mini-dissertation: Equine medicine 892	90.00	TBA
Totals		360.00	TBA

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