Overview

About the programme

The Faculty of Veterinary Science is unique in South Africa. It is the only institution responsible for training veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Our graduates and research programmes are vital in enhancing human and animal health, promoting biosecurity and welfare, and ensuring our production animals, wildlife and pets are safe and in good health.

The quality and scope of the Faculty’s training is such that our graduates are able to enter postgraduate programmes at universities across the world and can practice in many countries without the need to write registration exams. The Faculty is locally relevant and passionate about meeting the needs of South Africa.

This not only applies to commercial farming but also to primary animal healthcare, where veterinarians as well as veterinary nurses can assist rural communities and smallholder farmers. This Veterinary Science - Anatomy and Physiology programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Structure

Structure:

A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Closing Dates:

SA – November 30
Non-SA – August 31

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Physiology Anatomy View 5 other PhDs in Physiology in South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application (fill in first and second choice) and application fee

Admission Requirements:

Relevant master’s degree in science

Tuition Fee

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International

22460 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 36 months.
National

22460 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 36 months.

Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,040

Living costs for Pretoria

8592 - 10309 ZAR /month

Living costs

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