Master’s degree
Master of Veterinary Studies
Massey University · School of Veterinary Science · Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Official award
- Master of Veterinary StudiesMVS
- Pathway
- Science and researchStated for New Zealand
- Format
- On campus1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits)
- Tuition
- Not published
About this program
A taught and research master's for veterinarians in non-clinical areas, ending in a 60-credit dissertation or a 120-credit thesis.
Role the program prepares for: Veterinarians building research skills or non-clinical expertise.
- Subject
- Veterinary science
- Department
- School of Veterinary Science
- Awarding body
- Massey University
Qualification and professional pathway
Pathway is classified only from a statement on an official page. An award title such as DVM, BVSc, BSc or MSc does not decide it, and no degree, accreditation or listing by itself grants permission to practise anywhere.
- Degree level
- Master’s degreeA postgraduate degree. Many are academic or research degrees that do not qualify graduates to practise as veterinarians.
- Official level
- NZQF 9As stated in the source. A framework level does not make different national awards equivalent.
- Pathway
- Veterinary science and researchAcademic and research programs (veterinary science, biomedical sciences, public health, epidemiology, pathology and similar). They do not by themselves qualify graduates to practise as veterinarians.
- Why we classify it this way
- The page says the degree focuses on research skills and does not meet veterinary registration requirements.“Completion of the MVS does not meet the requirements for veterinary registration in New Zealand.”Source
- Prior degree required
- Yes
- International applicants and graduates
- Open to international students on campus in New Zealand, or studying online outside New Zealand.Source
| Route | Duration | Credits | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior veterinary degree (advanced standing) | 1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available | 180 | Bachelor of Veterinary Science with at least a B grade average, or equivalentSource |
Accreditation, evaluation and recognition
Recorded for this program and campus, with the authority’s role. Program accreditation, evaluation status, professional-body recognition, eligibility toward registration, institutional recognition, directory listings and memberships are different things; none of them is automatic permission to practise, and recognition in one country does not guarantee registration in another.
No accreditation, recognition or registration-pathway record for this program has been verified yet. That does not mean none exists; check the national authority and the institution.
Study structure
- Delivery
- On campusTaught at the listed campus.
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Duration
- 1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits)
- Credits
- 180 Massey creditsCredit systems differ between countries and institutions.
- Thesis or dissertation
- 60-credit dissertation or 120-credit thesis
- Intakes
- Not published
- Campus
- Manawatu campus (Palmerston North)
Teaching language
- Taught in
- English
- English
- English teaching not verifiedAn English-language website does not mean a program is taught in English.
- Differences by campus or pathway
- The page does not list a delivery location; international students may study on campus or online, so the on-campus label is provisional.
- Published language requirements
- Massey University English language standards
Admissions
- Animal or veterinary experience
- Not published
- Interview
- Interview possible
- Previous qualification
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science with at least a B grade average, or equivalent
- Prior degree
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent
- Documents
- Official academic transcripts for study at other universities
Fees and costs
Original currency is authoritative. Each price keeps its basis (per year, per credit, whole program), academic year and student category, and is never converted. Annual tuition and whole-program tuition are different figures.
The institution does not publish tuition for this program on the pages we checked. Ask for current fees, what they include and whether clinical or laboratory charges, equipment and protective clothing, travel, placement expenses and insurance are extra.
Sources and verification
Not published on the program’s source pages: tuition, intakes, animal or veterinary experience requirement, clinical placement details, accreditation or recognition record.
Sources and how this was checked
Last checked 19 October 2026. Each fact carries a verbatim quote that is re-checked against the live page. Research methodology.
Sources (checked 19 October 2026)