Programme Aims
Veterinary medicine is undergoing rapid transformation through advances in diagnostics, therapeutics, and evidence-based practice. This programme bridges the gap between theoretical veterinary education and advanced clinical expertise, preparing graduates for careers in veterinary clinical practice. Designed for veterinary graduates with limited small animal clinical experience, the Master of Veterinary Medicine Programme (MVetMed) equips students with clinical reasoning skills in small animal medicine while fostering critical thinking for modern veterinary challenges. In particular, the MVetMed is designed to:

1. Transform theoretical knowledge into clinical proficiency through immersive training in clinical reasoning, diagnostics, and case-based medicine, supplementing primary veterinary education.
2. Develop interdisciplinary expertise in emerging areas such as advanced imaging, epidemiology, and One Health, preparing graduates for diverse roles in clinics, research, or public health.
3. Empower veterinarians to advance animal health through evidence-based practice, diagnostics, and adaptability to global veterinary standards.

Graduates will bolster their skills to practice as clinicians, diagnosticians, or industry professionals in an evolving veterinary landscape.

Programme Intended Learning Outcome (PILOs)
Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning by critically evaluating diagnostic dilemmas and proposing innovative solutions.
2. Apply cutting-edge diagnostic techniques (e.g., imaging, molecular testing) to clinical small animal cases.
3. Design and implement evidence-based treatment protocols that integrate current research findings with clinical practice.
4. Communicate complex veterinary concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including clients and colleagues.
5. Demonstrate a patient-centered approach and enhance animal welfare into daily clinical practice.

General Entrance Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University's general entrance requirements and the following programme-specific entrance requirements:

• Applicants for admission to the MVetMed must hold a recognized Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree (or equivalent).

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:

• a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)^@#; or
• an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)^@## ; or
• a score of 450 in band 6 of the Chinese mainland’s College English Test; or
• other equivalent qualifications.

^@TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their English test results obtained within the two years preceding the start of the University's application period. 'TOEFL iBT Home Edition', ‘TOEFL MyBest Score’, ‘IELTS Indicator’, ‘IELTS One Skill Retake’ and ‘IELTS Online’ are not acceptable.

^# Applicants are required to arrange with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their TOEFL results directly to the University. The TOEFL institution code for CityUHK is 3401.

^## Applicants are required to arrange for sending their IELTS result(s) via the IELTS Results Service e-delivery to the University. Please note that applicants with an overall band score of 6.0 will be required to pass an interview for English proficiency conducted by the concerned academic unit. Interviews for other applicants may not be required.

Core Courses (6 compulsory courses, 3 credits each, a total of 18 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Level	Credit Units
Semester A
VCS5001	Integrated Small Animal Medicine: Part I	P5	3
VCS5002	Integrated Small Animal Medicine: Part II	P5	3
VCS5005	Clinical Practice and Professional Skills	P5	3
Semester B
VCS5003	Integrated Small Animal Medicine: Part III	P5	3
VCS5004	Integrated Small Animal Medicine: Part IV	P5	3
VSC5006	Evidence-Based Medicine	P5	3

Elective Courses (12 credit units)
(A mix of courses provided by the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) and the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health (PH). Students must complete 2 elective courses in each semester, totalling 4 elective courses for the study year)

Course Code	Course Title	Level	Credit Units
Semester A
VCS8001	Introduction to Food Animal Medicine	R8	3
PH5105	Basic Biostatistics in Public Health	P5	3
PH5106	Fundamentals of Epidemiology in Public Health	P5	3
Semester B
VCS5007	Exotic Animal Clinical Medicine	R8	3
VCS5008	Applied Advanced Diagnostic Medicine	P5	3
PH8003	Communication Skills–Conference Organisation	P5	3

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences