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Murdoch University

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Master of Veterinary Studies (MVS)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Conservation medicine is an emerging discipline that involves the integration of veterinary science, conservation biology and public health.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
M1122, 048801D
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Conservation medicine is an emerging discipline that involves the integration of veterinary science, conservation biology and public health. This course will help to you to advance biodiversity conservation; address issues associated with the interrelationships between human, animal and ecosystem health; and study the effects of global environmental change on these health interrelationships. There is increasing recognition that veterinarians have an important role to play within interdisciplinary teams working on environmental conservation projects.

In this course, you'll gain an understanding of the fundamental issues associated with conservation medicine. Issues such as wildlife management, habitat protection, and sustainable development. You'll also be trained to deal with sick and injured wild fauna, which could be presented for examination and treatment to veterinarians in private practice.

You can choose to complete the course entirely through coursework or select a placement with a conservation project either in Australia or overseas.

Study locations

Perth

External

What you will learn

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

  • understanding of the challenges and complexity of conservation medicine
  • familiarity of wildlife conservation strategies
  • ethical capture, restraint and diagnostic sampling of wildlife
  • differences between domestic animal medicine and wildlife medicine
  • wildlife pathology.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue interests in wildlife and conservation medicine. Wildlife agencies, zoos, agricultural departments and other non-governmental organisations require veterinary expertise for endangered species recovery and conservation programs. This training will also be relevant to graduates seeking to incorporate wildlife and exotic animal medicine into private practice.