Program Overview

Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science

The Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science is a professional master's program offered by the University of Copenhagen. The program is designed to provide veterinarians with advanced knowledge and skills in companion animal clinical science.

Program Structure

The program consists of a series of courses and a master's project. The courses are divided into core courses, advanced courses, and a master's project. The core courses provide a foundation in veterinary methodology and paraclinical skills, good surgical practice, and soft tissue surgery. The advanced courses cover topics such as orthopedics, endoscopic surgery, and neurosurgery.

Courses

The program includes the following courses:

• Veterinary Methodology and Paraclinical Skills
• Good Surgical Practice
• Soft Tissue Surgery I
• Orthopaedics I
• Orthopaedics II
• Soft Tissue Surgery II
• Orthopaedics III
• Endoscopic Surgery
• Neurosurgery and TPLO

Master's Project

The master's project is a research-based project that allows students to explore a topic of interest in depth. The project is supervised by a faculty member and culminates in an oral examination.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's country of origin. The fees are as follows:

• EU students: 7,500 DKK (admission fee) + 31,500-33,500 DKK per module (core courses) + 32,500-34,500 DKK per module (advanced courses) + 21,000 DKK (master's project)
• Non-EU students: 7,500 DKK (admission fee) + 36,033-38,800 DKK per module (core courses) + 35,327-38,740 DKK per module (advanced courses) + 29,480 DKK (master's project)

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the program include:

• A degree in veterinary medicine
• A minimum of two years of clinical experience
• English language proficiency

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Companion animal surgery
• Orthopedics
• Endoscopic surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Soft tissue surgery

Partners

The program is offered in collaboration with AniCura AB and the Danish Veterinary Association.

Faculty

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members, including:

• Rigmor Højland Jensen, Professor, MD, Dr.Med Sci.
• Jes Olesen, Professor, MD DMSc, D.Hon.C
• Lars Bendtsen, Associate Professor, MD, PhD, Dr.Med.Sci.

Duration

The program is designed to be completed in 3-4 years part-time.

ECTS

The program is worth 60 ECTS credits.

Start Date

The program starts in November of odd-numbered years.

Overview

The Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science is a professional master's program that provides veterinarians with advanced knowledge and skills in companion animal clinical science. The program covers a range of topics, including companion animal surgery, orthopedics, endoscopic surgery, neurosurgery, and soft tissue surgery. The program is designed to be completed in 3-4 years part-time and is worth 60 ECTS credits. The tuition fees vary depending on the student's country of origin, and the program is offered in collaboration with AniCura AB and the Danish Veterinary Association. The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members and includes a master's project that allows students to explore a topic of interest in depth.