| MSc Wild Animal Health |
Why an RVC/ZSL Masters in Wild Animal Health?
This world-class specialist Masters Course (with exit points at Certificate and Diploma) has produced over 190 graduates since its inception in 1994. It provides qualified veterinarians with a depth of knowledge of the management of wild animals and the epidemiology, treatment and control of disease.
We are now taking applications for 2012 entry
Over the last 30 years, interventions, for reasons of health, welfare and the conservation, of free-living wild animals have been undertaken with increasing frequency. Specialist veterinary expertise is required in order to assess and control diseases in wildlife.
Emerging infectious diseases are also recognised as a serious hazard both for wild animals, and for the domestic animal and human populations that interact with these species. In addition, a large number of wild animal species are kept in captivity; in zoos and in laboratories, which has led to an increased demand for specialist skills and knowledge.
Participants of this course graduate with the analytical skills, the understanding, the confidence and the language to influence thinking and policy making within organisations.
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.
