| MSc Wild Animal Biology |
Why an RVC/ZSL Masters in Wild Animal Biology?
Wild animal health has become increasingly popular amongst non-veterinarians with a first degree in zoology and biology. Recognising this, the RVC, together with the Zoological Society of London, London have developed a unique course, aimed at non-veterinary biological science graduates and leading to the MSc in Wild Animal Biology.
We are now taking applications for 2012 entry
This unique course provides practical exposure to wild animal species and an understanding of their health and welfare as well as providing training in research methodologies relevant to the study of wildlife.
Participants benefit from working and studying alongside veterinary graduates taking the MSc in Wild Animal Health as well as learning from internationally renowned experts in their field.
Course Directors
Tony Sainsbury (Senior Lecturer in Wild Animal Health, Institute of Zoology / Royal Veterinary College, London)
Michael Waters (Lecturer in Clinical Pathology, Royal Veterinary College, London )
Latest News
DFID Shared Scholarship Scheme
The Shared Scholarship is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID), the Royal Veterinary College, as part of the British aid programme to developing countries.
In 2012/13, two awards are available to applicants for the MSc Wild Animal Health/Biology, MSc Control of Infectious Diseases in Animals and MSc Veterinary Epidrmiology. Funding covers full costs of an award holder's study in the UK (fees) including airfares.
Deadline for consideration of this scholarship is the 15th April 2012. Overseas students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must have submitted a RVC DFID application form (which should be emailed to graduateschool@rvc.ac.uk) and made an application through UKPass by this date.
For more details and eligibility, see Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme.
Overseas Students
The RVC will be offering an £4000 fees only scholarship to an outstanding overseas student undertaking the MSc in 2012/13 . These will be allocated on a highly competitive basis to an overseas student applying for a full time place on the MSc. Deadline for consideration of this award is the 15th April 2012 and students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must submit a scholarship application form ( graduateschool@rvc.ac.uk) along with details of their UK Pass online application.
