Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026 (estimated deadline)
- Starting February 2028
- Apply before Aug 2027 (estimated deadline)
Language
English
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83
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine
About the programme
The Faculty of Veterinary Science is unique in South Africa. It is the only institution responsible for training veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Our graduates and research programmes are vital in enhancing human and animal health, promoting biosecurity and welfare, and ensuring our production animals, wildlife and pets are safe and in good health.
The quality and scope of the Faculty’s training is such that our graduates are able to enter postgraduate programmes at universities across the world and can practice in many countries without the need to write registration exams. The Faculty is locally relevant and passionate about meeting the needs of South Africa.
This not only applies to commercial farming but also to primary animal healthcare, where veterinarians as well as veterinary nurses can assist rural communities and smallholder farmers. This Veterinary Science - Companion Animal Clinical Studies programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
- Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
- A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT — TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
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83
General requirements
- Online application (fill in first and second choice) and application fee
Admission Requirements:
- Relevant master’s degree in science
Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Pretoria and/or in South Africa, please visit the Student Insurance Portal.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. Non-residents: 2,287 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
- Domestic — Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 2,287 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
Additional Details: Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,725
Living costs
Pretoria
South Africa
742-891 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Veterinary Science - Companion Animal Clinical Studies.
Available Scholarships:
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 03 Jun 2027 — The Association of Commonwealth Universities
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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