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2021
Postgraduate programmes in
MSc Livestock Health and Production/
MSc Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health
london.ac.uk/rvc
With academic
direction from: World class. Worldwide.
Join the World Class Contents
Postgraduate programmes in Veterinary Science
Outstanding distance learning opportunities 4
Developed by experts 5
1
How you study 6
Study internationally relevant issues
Livestock Health and Production 8
You will gain specialist skills and global perspectives that
Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health 9
are highly valued in the field of veterinary science.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 11
A unique global community 12
2 Quality of learning
Academic leadership is provided by the Royal Veterinary College,
which was ranked as the world’s number one veterinary
Entrance requirements and further information 14
school in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2019.
Key dates
3 Continue your professional and academic development
Help boost your career progression by enhancing your
practical experience and professional knowledge. Application deadline:
15 December
4
Registration deadline:
njoy the benefits of distance and flexible learning
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Study online from anywhere in the world, at your 15 January
own pace, without taking time out of your career. Programme starts:
You’ll have access to learning resources that foster an
engaging and motivating learning experience. February
Please note: There is no application
5
or registration deadline for 35- and
A trusted name in global education 50-hour individual modules.
The University of London is one of the oldest and most
prestigious universities in the UK, and is internationally
regarded as a centre of academic excellence.
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Outstanding distance Developed by experts
learning opportunities
Gain a prestigious master’s developed The Royal
by experts at the Royal Veterinary
College. Whether you’re a veterinarian, Veterinary College
livestock farmer or scientist, there are
options to suit you. We also offer a The foundation of the Veterinary
wide range of individual modules that College, London – now the Royal
are available to study on a stand-alone Veterinary College (RVC) – in 1791,
basis and give you an idea of the topics marked the establishment of the
covered on the master’s programmes. veterinary profession in the UK. The RVC
is the largest veterinary school in the
country and was ranked as the world’s
Dr Christine Thuranira- A trusted name number two veterinary school in the
McKeever in education QS World University Rankings 2020.
The College has over 2,500 students
Professor Stuart
Director of Distance Learning It’s a wonderfully rewarding • gain an overview of the factors
Programmes, Royal Veterinary College experience to see our students that influence livestock production
The University of London is one
of the world’s leading universities,
enrolled on undergraduate, Reid CBE
successfully completing their (including components on postgraduate and continuing BVMS PhD DVM
As Programme Director, I have internationally recognised for its professional development
overall responsibility for providing
courses and graduating. nutrition, reproduction, disease, high academic standards. With programmes and four state-of-the- DipECVPH FRSB FRSE
welfare and the environment) over 150 years of experience in FRCV
academic and administrative art teaching and referral hospitals,
guidance for the programmes Internationally relevant • implement control strategies by distance education, our flexible providing services to the public Professor Reid is the Principal of
featured in this prospectus. Providing integrating this knowledge with online programmes provide and the veterinary profession.
world-class qualifications. the Royal Veterinary College. He is
distance learning courses through The programmes in this prospectus the principles of epidemiology, recognised by the Royal College of
will be of interest to veterinarians, economics and disease The College’s reputation for excellence
the University of London is a Among former students are seven Veterinary Surgeons as a specialist
livestock farmers and scientists who control within the context of and pioneering work in teaching and
challenging but very rewarding role. Nobel Prize winners, including Nelson in veterinary epidemiology and
wish to continue their professional management and infrastructure research makes us stand out from the
We have students from all over the Mandela and Charles Kao. Graduates crowd, and our independent status as an expert in veterinary public
and academic development. We have made and continue to make health by the European Board
world and our team works very hard to • address the interaction between enables us to innovate and keep at
expect that graduates of these significant contributions worldwide. of Veterinary Specialisation. He
ensure that we offer them programmes livestock and the public, in the forefront of theory and practice.
programmes will be able to: is a graduate of the University
that are of an academically high terms of zoonotic diseases Postgraduate students are taught by
standard and relevant to the • improve the health and and clean food production London made global experts in their field and are provided of Glasgow and has led the RVC
since 2011. Professor Reid was
contemporary needs of livestock production of livestock with the specialist knowledge and
• communicate effectively on the elected to the National Academy
farming and veterinary medicine. All • understand the interaction health of animal and human Founded in 1836, the University of skills required to make it to the very
of our courses have been designed to London is one of the oldest and most top of their chosen profession. of Medicine (USA) in 2019.
of livestock with people populations to a range of
be of worldwide relevance, and offer and the environment audiences, including the general prestigious universities in the UK and Photo: Mark Thomas,
options that are suitable for people public, farmers, politicians and is internationally regarded as a centre Veterinary Record
of diverse professional backgrounds. other key policymakers. of academic excellence. In 1858, we
made our programmes available
to study anywhere in the world.
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How you study
• for each module, you can submit Computing requirements If you successfully complete one
up to two written assignments for level of award and progress in your
tutor feedback and assessment We set minimum basic computer studies, then your registration end
requirements because your study date will remain unchanged.
• RVC’s Distance Learning Programme
Office offers help and advice with resources are available via the Virtual
academic matters. All non-academic Learning Environment and it is vital Time commitment
matters should be directed to that you can access this regularly.
the University of London. For this programme, you will need Each module of the degree
regular access to a computer with programme is estimated to take 240
an internet connection. Some hours to complete (study units and
Virtual Learning modules have specific software compulsory written assignment). You
requirements. For more information may find that some units will take
Environment (VLE) please visit: bit.ly/rvc-veph-modules you more or less time, depending Helen Hollyfield
on your familiarity with the subject.
Our VLE forms an essential part of MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
your studies. Study materials Additional time will be necessary
and Public Health,
for personal study and revision.
• You will be encouraged to connect United Kingdom
The study materials you receive include:
and communicate with other
students on the programme via • a Programme Handbook and Assessment ‘As a working parent I
appreciated the flexibility
the Student Discussion Forums. Student Guide containing of the distance learning
advice and important dates The format and mode of assessment
• Scheduled online tutorials allow you for this programme may change due pathway which enabled me
to discuss your course material queries • a study pack (depending upon to events or circumstances beyond to complete my studies whilst
with a tutor and fellow students. the option taken, this may be our control. Students will be informed maintaining my professional
offered online via our VLE, or in of their assessment arrangements via career and a healthy work/
You may liaise with tutors via these hard copy format) including a their Virtual Learning Environment life balance. The course
online events only. No direct access study guide, reader and textbooks (VLE), once confirmed. For the has helped in my current
Flexible study How we support you to tutors is provided outside of (for certain modules only) latest information on examinations, role in conducting endemic
these times. please visit: london.ac.uk/exams disease investigations
If your job requires frequent travel Although you are provided with all and provided me with a
or you work irregular hours, distance the materials you need to successfully The VLE also provides access to the Period of study greater understanding of
learning offers a means of furthering complete your studies with a minimum RVC community, Online Library the national scale response
your studies without having to attend of direct academic support, you do and study materials. MSc and Postgraduate Diploma to, and management of,
the University in person. You also avoid receive support in several ways: students have between two and five notifiable disease outbreaks.’
additional travel, accommodation years to complete the programme.
and living expenses of being a Postgraduate Certificate students
full-time student in London. have between one and five years.
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Livestock Health Veterinary Epidemiology
and Production and Public Health
This programme is aimed primarily at This programme is aimed at animal
veterinarians, animal health specialists health specialists, epidemiologists
and livestock farmers. Optional and public health specialists
modules make this programme with an understanding of the
suitable for people from a range conceptual basis of veterinary
of professional backgrounds. The epidemiology and public health.
programme addresses contemporary
issues of livestock production and MSc degree
has a worldwide relevance. Seven modules
MSc degree (three core, four optional).
Seven modules Postgraduate Diploma
(three core, four optional). Four modules: ’Epidemiology and
Postgraduate Diploma animal health economics’ and
‘Veterinary public health’, plus two
Four modules: ‘Animal disease (current other modules chosen from the
concepts)’, at least one of the other remaining core module and the
compulsory core modules, plus two optional modules of the MSc degree Structure Management of infectious disease
other modules, chosen from the (excluding the ‘Research Project’). outbreaks in animal populations
Three compulsory core modules:
remaining core module and the Research design and methods
optional modules of the MSc degree Postgraduate Certificate Epidemiology and animal
Research project in veterinary
(excluding the ‘Research project’). Structure Epidemiology and animal Two compulsory core modules health economics
epidemiology and public health
health economics in ‘Epidemiology and animal Statistical methods in
Postgraduate Certificate Three compulsory core modules: Surveillance and investigation
Management of infectious disease health economics’ and veterinary epidemiology*
of animal health*
Two modules, of which one must be Animal disease (current concepts) outbreaks in animal populations ‘Veterinary public health’. Veterinary public health
‘Animal disease (current concepts)’ Developing and monitoring of Research design and methods Please note: you must register for the PLUS four further optional
and the other must be chosen livestock production systems *These modules have additional
Research project in livestock compulsory core modules prior to modules selected from:
from ‘Developing and monitoring computing requirements, for more
Principles of livestock production health and production commencing the optional modules.
of livestock production systems’ or information please see the individual
‘Principles of livestock production’. Advanced statistical methods
PLUS four further optional Veterinary public health module descriptions at:
in veterinary epidemiology*
Please note: you must register for the modules selected from: bit.ly/rvc-veph-modules
compulsory core modules prior to Developing and monitoring of
Animal welfare Please note: for a more detailed livestock production systems Please note: for a more detailed
commencing the optional modules. breakdown of the structure, visit:
breakdown of the structure, Economics for livestock
Economics for livestock bit.ly/rvc-veph-structure
visit: bit.ly/rvc-lhp-structure development and policy
development and policy
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Continuing Professional
Deborah Alexander Development (CPD)
Postgraduate Diploma
Livestock Health and
Production, United Kingdom
‘The diploma has helped me
have sensible meaningful
conversations with farmers
about their businesses,
their animals and the
welfare and nutrition of
their animals. It has also
helped me understand
modern buildings and Individual modules designed for • They are suitable for both non-
ventilation systems etc. This Continuing Professional Development graduates and graduates.
qualification has given me are offered and allow you to
• There are no entrance or English Barry Robinson
confidence and a feeling that sample a discrete learning unit.
I am up to date, i.e. current, language requirements. 240-hour Individual
in the farming world.’ 240-hour individual modules • You may choose to be assessed and, Modules, Australia
• These are the individual modules on successful completion, you will ‘I chose to enrol in the
of the two degree programmes. receive a Certificate of Achievement. individual modules as a way
• These modules are non-credit- to supplement a master’s
• These are credit-bearing modules. degree in veterinary public
Upon successful completion, bearing and do not offer access to
academic tutorials or webinars. health undertaken at the
you may request to transfer to University of Sydney. I was
the degree programme. • Application deadline/ impressed by the individual
• Application deadline: 15 December. commencement of studies: you may modules offered by RVC.
Studies commence: February. apply and study whenever you feel They were complete, self-
able. There are no set deadlines. contained, up-to-date and
• For more information on assessment, relevant. I have been able
please visit: london.ac.uk/rvc Spatial Epidemiology to apply skills acquired
individual modules in spatial analysis when
50-hour and 35-hour investigating outbreaks
individual modules For more information on these modules on prawn farms, leading
visit: bit.ly/spatial-epidemiology to the development and
• These modules, taken from the implementation of control
degree programmes, enable you For further information (module
outlines, fees and how to apply) strategies on-farm.’
to study a stand-alone unit without
committing yourself to a full module. please see: london.ac.uk/rvc
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‘RVC has an incredible reputation and I was
A unique global community thrilled to be accepted and complete my degree
through the University. The interaction during
the tutorials was often the most rewarding. A
number of the tutorial leaders were amazing.’
Susan Goebel
MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
and Public Health, Canada
Our current students
by country ‘The best bit is being part of a bigger
community of students and also
Anguilla having access to the resources that they
Northern Ireland
offer. It is very helpful to have access to
Bangladesh Pakistan an extensive online library, especially ‘I really enjoyed
Canada if you are working in research.’ learning about
Republic of Ireland
Petra Briene how ecosystems
Croatia Rwanda impact on which
Czech Republic MSc Livestock Health and Production, Belgium farming enterprise
Spain
will be most
France South Africa profitable and
Ghana Sri Lanka also about the
economics of
Hong Kong Switzerland disease control
‘This course allows
India Tanzania you to get a broad, and eradication
but comprehensive strategies.’
Kenya Thailand
overview, of Laura Macfarlane
Malawi Uganda veterinary
epidemiology MSc Veterinary
Malaysia United Arab Emirates Epidemiology
‘It was challenging and global public
Mauritius United Kingdom health issues.’ and Public Health,
in the beginning,
Australia
Namibia United States of America however, with Joseph Montebello
guidance from
New Zealand Zambia the College PGDip Veterinary
Nigeria studying became Epidemiology
easier. I extend and Public Health,
gratitude to RVC United Kingdom
for such a flexible ‘The distance learning study method
mode of study.’ was challenging to manage alongside
Key Albert Yegon my professional career. However,
all the challenges were worthwhile
Current students by country MSc Veterinary as I got a degree from the top-most
Epidemiology veterinary college in the world.’
Testimonials from some and Public
of our graduates Health, Kenya Deepthi Vijay
MSc Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health, India
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Entrance requirements and
further information
Entrance requirements How to apply
MSc degree For the MSc, Postgraduate Diploma,
Postgraduate Certificate and 240-hour
EITHER a Second Class honours degree individual modules, please apply online
(or equivalent) in a scientific subject, via the programme web pages:
veterinary or animal science, agriculture, london.ac.uk/rvc as soon as possible,
biological sciences or medicine but no later than 15 December.
OR a Second Class honours degree
(or equivalent) in a scientific discipline Fees
which has included suitable training.
Postgraduate Diploma/
You can choose to pay the total
amount upfront, or pay as you go, Pankaj Dhaka
Certificate and 240-hour for each new module you take. MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
individual modules and Public Health, India
Fees are subject to annual revision and
A degree, or a technical or professional typically may be increased by up to ‘Royal Veterinary College
qualification and work experience five per cent per annum. The full list ranks top amongst the
considered appropriate and relevant of annual fees for the programmes is veterinary colleges in the
by the University. published on the Student Fees web world, so it’s a dream for
page; please visit: london.ac.uk/fees every veterinary aspirant The information contained in this
English language Please note: The student fee shown to study from such a prospectus was correct at the
highly reputed college. date of publication but may be
requirement is net of any local VAT, Goods and
I am very proud to be subject to change. The University
Services Tax (GST) or any other sales does not intend by publication or
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With the exception of students taking University and Institute. distribution of this prospectus to
35-hour or 50-hour individual modules, country of residence. Where the create any contractual or other legal
all applicants must provide evidence University is required to add VAT, GST I have learned many new relation with applicants, registered
of their English language ability. For or any other sales tax at the local concepts throughout this students, their advisers or any other
more information on the English statutory rate, this will be added to programme which I am persons. For the most up-to-date
requirement for the programmes, the fees shown during the payment applying to my academic information, please visit our website.
please visit: london.ac.uk/rvc process. For students resident in the and research exercises.
UK, our fees are exempt from VAT. Moreover, I am still in Published by University of London.
contact with students from Copyright © University of London,
my cohort and have many November 2020.
joint academic sessions.’
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