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VLA Training
VLA is committed to both external and internal training for its staff, and is recognised as an Investor in People.
We are also recognised as an expert in the field of veterinary public health and contribute to many forms of training outside the Agency. Examples include delivering lectures at universities, speaking at conferences, advising policy-makers and providing study placements.
MSc in Global Health: Pathogens and Policy
VLA is one of three collaborating institutes delivering a new masters degree in Global Health: Pathogens and Policy.
The course addresses public and animal health issues and international policy relevant to global health, including policy issues arising from climate change and poor governance.
For further information, see the MSc in Global Health webpage.
BSc Veterinary Bioscience
The BSc Veterinary Bioscience programme at the University of Surrey is being run with the AHVLA and the Institute for Animal Health (IAH).
The course provides excellent training for students intending to work in bioscience research, veterinary public health, veterinary research, and veterinary infectious diseases and diagnostics.
For further information, see the BSc Veterinary Bioscience webpage.
MSc Veterinary Microbiology
The MSc Veterinary Microbiology programme at the University of Surrey is being run with the AHVLA and the Institute for Animal Health (IAH).
This novel programme will provide you with an in-depth understanding of veterinary infectious diseases and their impact on man.
For further information, see the MSc Veterinary Microbiology webpage.
PhD studentships
In conjunction with a network of top ranked academic partners, VLA offers annual PhD studentships in topical animal, veterinary and public health subjects.
For further details on current PhD studentships being advertised, see the PhD studentship webpage.
Extra-mural studies (EMS)
VLA and the co-ordinators of university EMS encourage veterinary students to attend VLA Regional Laboratories and develop their knowledge and understanding of disease investigation in a variety of mainly farm animal species.
For further information, see the leaflet below.
Royal Veterinary College postgraduate study
The RVC offers programmes to meet the growing international demand for highly qualified veterinary professionals.
Programmes are designed and delivered with input from VLA experts.
For further information, see the RVC postgraduate webpage.
For general enquiries about VLA Training please contact Morag Mitchell, Secretary of VLA's Academic Board.