Overview

At Massey University's Veterinary Studies - Epidemiology degree, there are a wide range of taught courses for you to choose from, depending on your area of interest and the endorsement that you choose.

Epidemiology is the science concerned with study patterns of health and disease in different populations, or groups.

With the Master of Veterinary Studies (Epidemiology) you’ll be able to work at a high level in the field. You’ll gain skills in study design and advanced skills in analysis of epidemiologic data.

You’ll learn how to critically evaluate the literature to make evidence-based decisions. The qualification will teach you how to design surveillance systems and population studies in order to determine the magnitude of health problems. You’ll be able to identify risk factors and evaluate interventions.

Career

Graduates of the Master of Veterinary Studies (Epidemiology) have gone on to become world leaders in veterinary epidemiology and veterinary public health.

Examples of careers that our graduates have taken up include:

research and development managers for pharmaceutical companies
policy advisors for government agencies
working on the ground during disease outbreaks such as foot-and-mouth disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Programme Structure

Courses include;

Analysis of Epidemiologic Data

Evidence-Based Practice

Applied Veterinary Epidemiology

Decision Making with Animal Health Data

Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Epidemiologic Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Epidemiology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Birth certificate
Current passport
Residency visa
Citizenship certificate

English language proficiency documents
To enter the Master of Veterinary Studies (Epidemiology) you will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, with at least a B grade average, or equivalent.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56240 NZD / year

≈ 56240 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9396 NZD / year

≈ 9396 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $8,864.10 to $13,960.24

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Palmerston North

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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