Postgraduate Diploma in Veteri - Massey Universi

Tuition Fee

NZD 59,620

Per year

Start Date

Medium of studying

Duration

1 years

Details

Program Details

Degree

Diploma

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

NZD 59,620

About Program

Program Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Science – PGDipVSc

The Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Science is a stepping-stone to a master’s degree.

Type of qualification

Postgraduate diploma

Level of study

Postgraduate study NZQF level 8

Time to complete

1 year full-time (120 credits) Part-time available

Where you can study

Distance and online Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

International students

Open to international students on campus in New Zealand, or studying online outside New Zealand

Key dates

Admission application due dates
Course enrolment dates for accepted students
Semester dates

Study a Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Science – PGDipVSc

The Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Science is for those who have been able to demonstrate extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

Courses and other work is at an advanced level that builds on your achievements in your prior degree.

Entry requirements

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Science you will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, or an equivalent qualification.
You will provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Maximum time limits for completion

There are maximum time limits to complete some undergraduate and all postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.

Official regulations

To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.

Structure of the Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Science

If you study full-time, you’ll take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.

Courses and specialisations

Each qualification has its own specific set of courses.
Courses:
- Decision Making with Animal Health Data (15 credits)
- Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Epidemiologic Data (15 credits)
- Current Topics in Epidemiological Methods and Data Analysis (15 credits)
- Analysis of Epidemiologic Data (30 credits)
- Veterinary Public Health (60 credits)
- Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (15 credits)
- Canine and Feline Endocrinology (15 credits)
- Canine and Feline Oncology (15 credits)
- Diagnostic Imaging for Small Animal Veterinarians (15 credits)
- Clinical Pathology in Small Animal Practice (15 credits)
- Canine and Feline Neurology (15 credits)
- Cardiorespiratory Medicine for Small Animal Veterinarians (15 credits)
- Avian Medicine (15 credits)
- Ophthalmology in Small Animal Practice (15 credits)
- Canine and Feline Emergency Medicine (15 credits)
- Dermatology for Small Animal Veterinarians (15 credits)
- Canine and Feline Orthopedic Surgery (15 credits)
- Canine and Feline Soft Tissue Surgery (15 credits)
- Advances in Ruminant Nutrition for Veterinarians (15 credits)
- Calf Medicine, Health and Management (15 credits)
- Advanced Mastitis Management for the Production Animal Veterinarian (15 credits)
- Lameness Investigation and Control for Cattle Veterinarians (15 credits)
- Veterinary Clinical Reproduction and Fertility (15 credits)
- Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice (15 credits)
- Applied Veterinary Epidemiology (15 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Epidemiologic Data Analysis (15 credits)

Credit summary

120 credits
- Courses from the schedule – 120 credits

Fees and scholarships

2026 tuition fees:
- Domestic students: $15,686
- International students: $59,620
The estimates do not include the Student Services Fee.
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
Scholarship and award opportunities:
- Graham Chalmers Allen Memorial Scholarship in Veterinary Science
- Joan Berry Fellowships in Veterinary Science - Postgraduate
- Massey University Postgraduate Scholarship
- Muriel Caddie Scholarship in Vet Science

Careers and job opportunities

A 2017 Ministry of Education publication, "The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates", found that, in New Zealand, earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed.

Accreditations and rankings

The Veterinary School is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as 19th in the world for veterinary science, the highest ranked school in the southern hemisphere.
Massey ranks among the top 75 in the world for veterinary science — and in the top 5 in Australasia — in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

Related study options

Animal Genetics and Breeding – Bachelor of Animal Science
Animal Nutrition and Growth – Bachelor of Animal Science
Animal Science – Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology
Animal Science – Master of Science
Animal Welfare – Bachelor of Animal Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Science – BVSc
Bachelor of Veterinary Science Pre-Selection – BVScPre-Sel
Equine Science – Bachelor of Animal Science
Master of Veterinary Medicine – MVM
Without Specialisation – Master of Veterinary Studies

Colleges

Massey Business School, Te Kura Whai Pakihi
College of Creative Arts, Toi Rauwhārangi
College of Health, Te Kura Hauora Tangata
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Te Kura Pūkenga Tangata
College of Sciences, Te Wāhanga Pūtaiao

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Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Science