Msc Livestock Health and Production/ Msc Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health
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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 How you study 6 Study internationally relevant issues Livestock Health and Production 8 You will gain specialist skills and global perspectives that 1 are highly valued in the field of veterinary science. Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health 9 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 11 A unique global community 12 Quality of learning Entrance requirements and further information 14 Academic leadership is provided by the Royal Veterinary College, 2 which was ranked as the world’s number one veterinary school in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2019. Key dates Continue your professional and academic development Help boost your career progression by enhancing your 3 practical experience and professional knowledge. Application deadline: 15 December Enjoy the benefits of distance and flexible learning Registration deadline: 4 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 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 5 prestigious universities in the UK, and is internationally regarded as a centre of academic excellence. 2 Postgraduate programmes in Veterinary Science london.ac.uk/rvc 3 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 QS World University Rankings 2020. McKeever in education Professor Stuart Director of Distance Learning It’s a wonderfully rewarding • gain an overview of the factors The College has over 2,500 students The University of London is one enrolled on undergraduate, Reid CBE Programmes, Royal Veterinary College experience to see our students that influence livestock production of the world’s leading universities, successfully completing their (including components on postgraduate and continuing BVMS PhD DVM As Programme Director, I have internationally recognised for its professional development courses and graduating. nutrition, reproduction, disease, high academic standards. With DipECVPH FRSB FRSE overall responsibility for providing welfare and the environment) programmes and four state-of-the- academic and administrative over 150 years of experience in art teaching and referral hospitals, FRCV guidance for the programmes Internationally relevant • implement control strategies by distance education, our flexible providing services to the public online programmes provide Professor Reid is the Principal of featured in this prospectus. Providing integrating this knowledge with and the veterinary profession. the Royal Veterinary College. He is distance learning courses through The programmes in this prospectus the principles of epidemiology, world-class qualifications. The College’s reputation for excellence recognised by the Royal College of the University of London is a will be of interest to veterinarians, economics and disease Among former students are seven and pioneering work in teaching and Veterinary Surgeons as a specialist challenging but very rewarding role. livestock farmers and scientists who control within the context of Nobel Prize winners, including Nelson research makes us stand out from the in veterinary epidemiology and wish to continue their professional management and infrastructure Mandela and Charles Kao. Graduates as an expert in veterinary public We have students from all over the and academic development. We crowd, and our independent status • address the interaction between have made and continue to make health by the European Board world and our team works very hard to expect that graduates of these enables us to innovate and keep at livestock and the public, in significant contributions worldwide. of Veterinary Specialisation. He ensure that we offer them programmes programmes will be able to: the forefront of theory and practice. that are of an academically high terms of zoonotic diseases Postgraduate students are taught by is a graduate of the University 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 production of livestock since 2011. Professor Reid was contemporary needs of livestock • communicate effectively on the with the specialist knowledge and farming and veterinary medicine. All Founded in 1836, the University of skills required to make it to the very elected to the National Academy • understand the interaction health of animal and human of Medicine (USA) in 2019. of our courses have been designed to of livestock with people populations to a range of London is one of the oldest and most top of their chosen profession. 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. 4 Postgraduate programmes in Veterinary Science london.ac.uk/rvc 5 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 date will remain unchanged. • RVC’s Distance Learning Programme requirements because your study 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 Environment (VLE) may find that some units will take 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 Additional time will be necessary MSc Veterinary Epidemiology your studies. Study materials for personal study and revision. and Public Health, United Kingdom • You will be encouraged to connect The study materials you receive include: and communicate with other Assessment ‘As a working parent I students on the programme via • a Programme Handbook and 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: