Overview

Massey University’s Master of Veterinary Medicine offers unparalleled access to our university Library. You'll extend your digital literacy skills, and delve into a wealth of resources, from peer-reviewed journals to cutting-edge research, raising your clinical reasoning to new heights.

Key facts

Beyond traditional coursework, you'll navigate complex cases and make informed decisions based on solid evidence.

With the flexibility of online/distance learning, you can engage with the curriculum from anywhere in the world, allowing you to balance your studies with professional and personal commitments. Prepare to adapt and drive change in veterinary medicine. Future-proof your career with Massey University's MVM and become a veterinary leader.

Massey has an excellent reputation for veterinary teaching. Our expert lecturers come to us from all over the world.

As well as specific knowledge in areas of interest, you will strengthen your:

technical knowledge and skills in particular fields of general (non-specialist) veterinary practice
ability to explore effective problem-solving strategies within the constraints of general veterinary practice
confidence in your skills and in your approach to cases
skills in sourcing and evaluation of literature relevant to clinical practice

ability to reflect and self-assess your work.

Career

academic research
animal feed companies
governmental agencies
the pharmaceutical industry
veterinary administration
veterinary journalism
the veterinary medical industry
veterinary practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Veterinary Epidemiology

Applied Veterinary Epidemiology

Research Report

Advanced Profession Practice in Veterinary Science
Companion Animal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine

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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

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a Massey University Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), or
have a veterinary qualification that can be registered by the New Zealand Veterinary Council or is considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent to the Massey University BVSc.
In order to enrol directly into the Master of Veterinary Medicine programme you must have obtained a B grade average in your veterinary degree.

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

81620 NZD / year

≈ 81620 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15686 NZD / year

≈ 15686 NZD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Veterinary Medicine.

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