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International Animal Health (Online Distance Learning)

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MSc International Animal Health (Online Distance Learning) - 3 Years (Part-time)

PgCert International Animal Health (Online Distance Learning) - 1 Year (Part-time)

PgDip International Animal Health (Online Distance Learning) - 2 Years (Part-time)

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Contact information: Ewan Macleod (Programme Director)
Phone: +44 (0) 131 242 9379
Email: iah.onlinemsc@ed.ac.uk; Address: Postgraduate Office
The Chancellor's Building
49 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh
EH16 4SB

Livestock are vital to the lives of millions of people, but endemic and epidemic diseases that affect livestock limit productivity and exacerbate poverty.

The diseases that can be transmitted between animals and people also threaten the health of livestock keepers, their families and their communities. In many developing regions farmers and animal health workers are often ill equipped to deal with this risk.

This programme draws together expertise from across the University to deliver first-class teaching and research to tackle these issues.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent, in veterinary medicine, agricultural science, biology or a related science discipline.

Applicants who fall below these requirements but have relevant work experience may be considered on a case- by-case basis. You may be admitted to Certificate level only in the first instance.

The deadline for applications for 2013 entry is 19 August 2013.

Supporting documentation must be uploaded together with your application. You should have all this documentation ready before you start the process. If you do not upload these documents, this will delay the application process.

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Programme description

Building on a solid foundation of biological, immunological, pathological and epidemiological principles, this online MSc will equip you with the skills needed to identify, control and manage animal diseases and the expertise to tackle the international animal health challenges of the 21st Century.

Programme structure

Students may study to certificate, diploma or masters level.

Year 1: certificate

Applied Epidemiology and Surveillance
Host Responses to Infection
Pathogen Strategies for Transmission and Survival

Year 2: diploma

You will choose the following two courses:

Zoonotic disease
Surveillance and control of transboundary diseases affecting international trade

Then four from:

Control of economically important parasites
Environmental and nutritional diseases of livestock of international importance
New developments in epidemiology and the control of vector borne disease
Veterinary vaccinology
Wildlife animal health and environment
Technology advances in veterinary diagnostics
Animal disease survey design and analysis
Project planning and decision support for animal disease control
Animal healthcare systems in the post-privatisation era
Introduction to health and production of aquatic species
Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis
Advanced GIS and spatial epidemiology and modelling
An Introduction of Project Cycle Management
Globalisation and health
The Modern Zoo
Artificial Reproduction Technology and Wildlife
Pastoralism and herd health
Zoonotic diseases in a global setting

Year 3: masters

For a masters, you will choose either to conduct a written reflective element of 10–15,000 words or to take Project Cycle Management and Funding Application Preparation.

More information on how the programme is structured

Online learning

Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Our online students not only have access to Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.

Career Opportunities

This programme has been designed to enhance your career in animal management throughout the world with first-rate expertise and a highly regarded qualification.

Funding

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for information about funding opportunities:

Scholarships and Student Funding Services

Further Information

This article was published on Apr 25, 2013