Master of Veterinary Studies (Epidemiology)

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for postgraduate programs usually need a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The entry requirement may specify a minimum score of 50% or higher in the previous academic degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no band below 6.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90 with no individual section below 19.
• PTE: Overall score of 58, with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Massey University in New Zealand is supporting the academic aspirations of international students through various scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, support students in need, and foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

International Excellence Scholarships: Massey University offers International Excellence Scholarships aimed at high-achieving international students. These scholarships recognize outstanding academic performance and provide financial assistance to recipients pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the university.

Vice-Chancellor's High Achiever Scholarship: This prestigious scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrate exceptional academic abilities and leadership qualities. Recipients receive financial support to aid their educational expenses during their time at Massey University.

College-Specific Scholarships: Several colleges within Massey University offer specific scholarships tailored to students in various fields of study. These scholarships often target excellence in a particular discipline or support students facing financial constraints.

Accommodation Scholarships: To assist international students with accommodation expenses, the university provides specific scholarships or grants dedicated to supporting students residing in on-campus accommodations.

External Funding Opportunities: Massey University encourages international students to explore external funding sources, including government scholarships, non-profit organizations, and private sponsors. The university provides guidance and support to students in seeking out these external funding opportunities.

Graduates of Massey University's Master of Veterinary Studies (Epidemiology) program possess specialized knowledge in epidemiology relevant to veterinary medicine and public health, opening up various career pathways focusing on disease control, research, and public health interventions.

Veterinary Epidemiologist: Graduates can work as veterinary epidemiologists, conducting disease investigations, analyzing data, and implementing strategies to control and prevent diseases in animal populations.

Disease Surveillance Officer: Careers as disease surveillance officers involve monitoring disease trends, conducting surveillance, and implementing control measures to prevent outbreaks in animal populations.

Public Health Veterinarian: Graduates can work in public health agencies, focusing on disease control, food safety, biosecurity, and environmental health related to animal populations.

Research Scientist: Careers in research involve conducting studies in epidemiology, disease transmission dynamics, outbreak investigations, and statistical modeling in research institutions or academia.

Zoonotic Disease Specialist: Graduates can specialize in zoonotic diseases, studying diseases transmissible between animals and humans, focusing on prevention and control measures.

Veterinary Consultant: Graduates can work as consultants, providing expertise to veterinary practices, governmental organizations, or international agencies on epidemiological issues.

Biosecurity Officer: Careers as biosecurity officers involve implementing measures to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases in animal populations and ecosystems.

Health Policy Analyst: Graduates can work in policy analysis, providing advice to governmental bodies or NGOs on disease control policies, regulations, and legislation affecting animal and public health.

Environmental Health Officer: Careers involve focusing on the impact of animal health on environmental quality and public health in communities.

Academia/Teaching: For those inclined towards education, graduates can pursue careers in academia, teaching epidemiology or related subjects in universities or veterinary schools.

Disease Modeling Specialist: Graduates can specialize in disease modeling, using statistical and mathematical models to understand disease spread and predict outbreaks.

Global Health Researcher: Careers involve studying health issues from a global perspective, focusing on infectious diseases and interventions to improve health worldwide.

Pharmaceutical Research: Graduates can work in pharmaceutical research, focusing on developing vaccines or treatments for animal diseases.

Animal Health Program Manager: Careers involve managing animal health programs, implementing disease control strategies, and overseeing health interventions.

Veterinary Practice Ownership: Graduates can open their veterinary practices specializing in epidemiology and disease management.