This programme is designed for veterinarians, animal health specialists and livestock farmers. It addresses contemporary issues of livestock production using innovative and interactive teaching methods. Please note: a related programme in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health is also available.
Graduates of this programme will be able to improve the health and production of livestock through:
| You study | Study period | Cost (2010) | |
| MSc | 7 courses | 2-5 years | £9,120 |
| Diploma | 4 courses | 1-5 years | £5,415 |
| Certificate | 2 courses | 1-5 years | £2,850 |
| Short courses | Short courses, either 240-hour, 50-hour or 35-hour, are ideal if you're keen to update your professional knowledge, enhance your career, or sample the programme. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
We recently held an online chat event for which a transcript [PDF]
is available. This covers most of the frequently asked questions about these courses.
The programme has been developed by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), the oldest and largest veterinary school in the UK and one of the leading veterinary research centres in Europe. In 1999, RVC became the first UK veterinary school to be granted approval by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
The support you receive includes:
| Application deadline | 1 November | ||
| Registration deadline | 1 January | ||
| Programme starts | February | ||
| Examinations take place | October | ||