Veterinary Professional Studies

Candidates of the Veterinary Professional Studies program from University of Liverpool who successfully complete 6 Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) modules with the University of Liverpool* (i.e. 60 credits), will be eligible for a PgCert in Veterinary Professional Studies, awarded by the University, in addition to the CertAVP qualification awarded by the RCVS.

Key Features

• Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Professional Studies (120 credits):
• Candidates who successfully complete a further 60 credits following the CertAVP with the University of Liverpool will also be eligible for a PgDip in Veterinary Professional Studies. Candidates can choose from further CertAVP modules, Veterinary Business Management modules or a range of 20 Credit unit modules including our Clinical Placement module and modules in epidemiology and research design.
• Candidates who completed their University of Liverpool PgCert in Veterinary Business Management first and progress to a higher award in Veterinary Professional Studies must complete the core A-FAVP.1 module and one of the B modules.
• Masters in Veterinary Professional Studies (180 credits):
• Candidates who successfully complete a final research project module (60 credits), in addition to 120 credits with the University of Liverpool, will be eligible for an MSc in Veterinary Professional Studies.

Courses include:

• Clinical Placement Modules

• Epidemiology

• Animals & Human Society

• Research Module