Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics

Type of qualification:
MSc

Language of instruction:
English

Fees in Euro:
€ 11,500.

ECTS points:
90

Duration:
1.5 years.

Educational requirements:
In general a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) is required.

Professional experience required
1 year work experience.

Other requirements
Proficiency in English at level of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL computer based 237, TOEFL paper based 580 or equivalent.

Objectives:
To teach epidemiology for performing independent research, statistics for the independent analysis of epidemiological data, and economics for discussing topics on a scientific level; and to offer practice in applying this theory in veterinary medicine.

Subjects:
Epidemiology: I) introduction to epidemiology; II) issues in methodology; III) epidemiology as a research tool; statistics for health scientists I+II; animal health economics; own research.

Modes of instruction:
Lectures, written work, computer practicals, discussions, fieldwork, presentation of own research, orally and in an article for a peer-reviewed journal.

Scholarships
Yes
- International donors : World Bank; EDF; NEC; Ford Foundation; Alban.
- National donors : Delta; NFP.

University which offers this area of study:

Utrecht University

Department: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine / Office for International Cooperation

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