Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma / MSc Veterinary Professional Studies
University of Liverpool
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The University of Liverpool’s School of Veterinary Science now offers Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters level awards for veterinary surgeons in Veterinary Professional Studies.Programme StructurePostgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Professional Studies (60 credits):Candidates who successfully complete 6 Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) modules with the University of Liverpool* (i.e. 60 credits), will be eligible for a PgCert in Veterinary Professional Studies, ...Read more

The University of Liverpool’s School of Veterinary Science now offers Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters level awards for veterinary surgeons in Veterinary Professional Studies.Programme StructurePostgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Professional Studies (60 credits):Candidates who successfully complete 6 Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) modules with the University of Liverpool* (i.e. 60 credits), will be eligible for a PgCert in Veterinary Professional Studies, awarded by the University, in addition to the CertAVP qualification awarded by the RCVS. * Must include the core A-FAVP.1 module and one of the B modulesMaximum registration period: 3 yearsPostgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Professional Studies (120 credits):Candidates who successfully complete a further 60 credits following the CertAVP with the University of Liverpool will also be eligible for a PgDip in Veterinary Professional Studies. Candidates can choose from further CertAVP modules or a range of 20 Credit unit modules including our Clinical Placement module and modules in epidemiology and research design.Candidates who completed their University of Liverpool PgCert in Veterinary Business Management first and progress to a higher award in Veterinary Professional Studies must complete the core A-FAVP.1 module and one of the B modules.Maximum registration period: 4 yearsMasters in Veterinary Professional Studies (180 credits):Candidates who successfully complete a final research project module (60 credits), in addition to 120 credits with the University of Liverpool, will be eligible for an MSc in Veterinary Professional Studies.Maximum registration period: 6 yearsAvailable ModulesModules can be chosen from any CertAVP designation – (Equine, Small Animal, or Production Animal) including the Principles of Veterinary Management and Leadership (C-VML) module.The following modules are also available as part of the Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Veterinary Professional Studies:Clinical Placement Modules 1 & 2 (20 credits)Introduction to Epidemiology (20 credits)Animals & Human Society (20 credits)Research Module (VETS777)

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Candidates must either be MRCVS, or alternatively must hold a registerable qualification. This will be determined by checking the RCVS register for UK veterinary qualifications. Potential international candidates may be eligible, in which case a certified copy of their degree will be checked against published Veterinary degree providers (available from the RCVS).

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University of Liverpool
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