The Master of Veterinary Science (MVSC or MVSc) is a master's degree awarded for studies in the field of veterinary science.
[citation needed] The MVSc generally takes two years to complete with specialization in different areas of animal sciences including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, animal nutrition, livestock production and management, livestock products technology, microbiology, virology, and animal breeding and genetics, veterinary medicine, veterinary surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics.
[1] Masters programmes in the field of pathology and parasitology are offered by some colleges and universities.
The degree work may include internships or other practice requirements.
[3] The degree is in great demand due to an increasing need for animal experts to ensure economic demands and to tackle zoonoses.