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Programme: MMedVet in Pathology (Coursework)

Programme Information

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Students are required to confirm whether a module will be presented in any particular year.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

• All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
  1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level;
  2. Certified copy of ID or passport;
  3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees).
• All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:
  1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report;
  2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable);
  3. Certified copy of passport.
• All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes.
• Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable).
• Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department.
• Complying with the minimum admissions requirements does not automatically guarantee admission to the degree.

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent) veterinary degree (NQF level 8);
2. Applicable experience as a veterinarian of at least two years, or training at least one year in the specific field as an intern at a recognised training facility;
3. Registration as a veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or authorisation by the SAVC to be enrolled for Master of Veterinary Medicine studies.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The MMedVet is conferred by virtue of completion of a minimum of 90 weeks of clinical training, examination in specialist module, and a mini-dissertation. The examination(s) in the specialist field of study may only be taken on completion of the minimum clinical training. A minimum examination mark of 50% is required in each of the theoretical and practical sections of the specialist module.

Research Information

All students should register for (and pass) the module Research methodology (VRM 813) (non-credit-bearing). The MMedVet master's degree consists of a minimum of 90 weeks of clinical training, coursework modules as well as a mini-dissertation of 90 credits. The basic requirements and Faculty expectations of an MMedVet mini-dissertation are:

1. The student should show the ability to undertake a research project and write up the project.
2. The student does not need to make an original contribution to science, but still show the ability to do research.

Core Modules

• PAT 800: Pathology 800 (Credits: 270.00)
• PAT 890: Mini-dissertation: Pathology 890 (Credits: 90.00)
• VRM 813: Research methodology 813 (Credits: 0.00)

Pass with Distinction

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

1. Obtained at least a final mark of 75% (not rounded), based on the module prescribed for the professional master's degree in question;
2. Obtained a final mark of 75% or above for the mini-dissertation;
3. 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.