Master of Veterinary Studies (Clinical Residency Program)

Places in this program will be advertised when available and candidates will be selected through application and interview only. Available positions and streams can be found on the application form: Application form Selection criteria for admission to program Application to the program is not automatic and is based on merit according to the following factors: - Grade point average (GPA) or Weighted Average Mean Average (WAM) of veterinary degree (essential). - Honours mark or equivalent (essential). Membership of Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists is equivalent to Hons I. - ‘Accepted’ or published papers in Web of Knowledge listed journals or respected open access on-line journals (not essential, but desirable). - Presentations/abstracts at national and international veterinary conferences (not essential, but desirable). - Other esteem factors e.g. awards, veterinary positions held since graduation (not essential, but desirable). - A minimum experience of a one year rotating internship or equivalent practice experience (essential). - Two referees’ reports (essential). Applications will be ranked (in the same manner as for all USYD applicants applying for Australian Postgraduate Awards) within each of the disciplines seeking residents at that time. The highest ranked applicants within each of the disciplines seeking residents at that time, will be requested to attend an interview with the Faculty Academics that oversee this program. Final selection will be made after the interview. To be eligible for admission to the Master of Clinical Veterinary Science, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Additional application requirements You will be required to upload all the following documents when you submit your application: - certified academic transcripts for all your previous tertiary study, if they were not completed at the University of Sydney - CV, providing a summary of your work experience - two academic reference reports - cover letter outlining your reasons for applying - research proposal - evidence that your supervisor supports your application. This can be PDF copies of emails between you and your supervisor - proof of your Australian residency status (a certified copy of the main page your Australian passport, or a certified copy of the main page(s) of your own passport with evidence of your permanent resident visa) English language qualifications (if your prior study was completed at an institution where English is not the medium of instruction). Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on academic merit and relevant professional experience, according to the following admissions criteria: - A Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours or equivalent, such as a masters degree which is recognised by the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board (relevant professional experience in the relevant stream is desirable). - Full registration, or Registration with conditions, or Limited Registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board for the entire duration of the candidature. - Admission to candidature will be conditional upon the appointment of an appropriate clinical supervisor and associate supervisor. Merit factors and professional experience required include: - Grade point average (GPA) or Weighted Average Mean Average (WAM) of veterinary degree (essential). - Honours mark or equivalent (essential). Membership of Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists is equivalent to Hons I. - ‘Accepted’ or published papers in Web of Knowledge listed journals or respected open access on-line journals (not essential, but desirable). - Presentations/abstracts at national and international veterinary conferences (not essential, but desirable). - Other esteem factors e.g. awards, veterinary positions held since graduation (not essential, but desirable). - A minimum experience of a one year rotating internship or equivalent practice experience (essential). - Two referees’ reports (essential). Applications will be ranked (in the same manner as for all USYD applicants applying for Australian Postgraduate Awards) within each of the disciplines seeking residents at that time. The highest ranked applicants within each of the disciplines seeking residents at that time, will be requested to attend an interview with the Faculty Academics that oversee this program. Final selection will be made after the interview. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.