Master’s degree
Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science
University of Copenhagen · School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (Vetschool) · Frederiksberg, Denmark
- Official award
- Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science
- Pathway
- Not classified
- Format
- On campus3-4 years part-time
- Tuition
- DKK 254,000whole program, Programme with application from 15 November 2026
About this program
Part-time 60-ECTS continuing-education master for qualified veterinarians with eight companion animal specialisation tracks (internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, dermatology, odontology, ophthalmology).
Role the program prepares for: Advanced clinical training and specialisation for veterinarians working with companion animals.
- Subject
- Veterinary clinical sciences
- Department
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (Vetschool)
- Awarding body
- University of Copenhagen
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.
- Pathway
- Pathway not classifiedNo source we could read states the professional purpose of this program. It is left unclassified rather than guessed from the award name.
- Prior degree required
- Yes
| Route | Duration | Credits | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior veterinary degree (advanced standing) | 3-4 years part-time | 60 | DVM degree plus at least 2 years of companion animal practice experienceSource |
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.
Stated by the schoolThe Danish Accreditation Institution (ACE Denmark)Program accreditationFull statusDK
Scope: Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science (as stated by the university; ACE Denmark register not fetched)
Study structure
- Delivery
- On campusTaught at the listed campus.
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Duration
- 3-4 years part-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTSCredit systems differ between countries and institutions.
- Campus attendance
- Short intensive courses allow you to study along your veterinary practice.
- Thesis or dissertation
- Master's project, 12 ECTS
- Intakes
- Not published
- Campus
- Frederiksberg CampusBülowsvej 21, 1870 Frederiksberg
Teaching language
- Taught in
- English
- English
- Partly taught in EnglishAn English-language website does not mean a program is taught in English.
- Differences by campus or pathway
- The page lists English proficiency as an admission requirement but does not state the language of instruction in words; marked partial pending confirmation.
- Published language requirements
- English equivalent to level B in Danish secondary education
Admissions
- Animal or veterinary experience
- Animal or veterinary experience requiredAt least 2 years of relevant work experience in companion animal practice after the qualifying degree.
- Interview
- Not published
- Previous qualification
- DVM from a recognised institution
- Prior degree
- Degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Deadlines
- Application period: 15 November 2026 - 1 May 2027 · next intake (every other year)
- Official instructions
- Application instructions
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.
| Item | Amount | Applies to | Dated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's programme tuition, fromTuition · mandatory | DKK 254,000whole program, Programme with application from 15 November 2026 | EU, EEA or Swiss citizens | 19 October 2026Source |
| Master's programme tuition, fromTuition · mandatory | DKK 296,400whole program, Programme with application from 15 November 2026 | Non-EU, non-EEA, or non-Swiss citizens | 19 October 2026Source |
Published program total: DKK 254,000 (EU/EEA students). Whole-program tuition as published.
Clinical or laboratory charges, equipment and protective clothing, mandatory travel, placement expenses and insurance are not listed by the institution on the pages we checked; ask what is extra.
Sources and verification
Not published on the program’s source pages: intakes, clinical placement details.
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)