Area
Agricultural science
Sub-Discipline
Veterinary Sciences
University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Municipality: La Pintana,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
The objective of the Master's Program in Animal and Veterinary Sciences (MCAV) is to train graduates of the highest caliber, qualified to work innovatively in both research and professional practice, with a solid scientific foundation. Its ultimate purpose is to contribute to animal and human well-being through the breeding, production, and conservation of animal species that serve as a source of food, fibers, or other industrial materials; as companion animals; for sport, recreation, research, or work; or as biosensors of environmental impact.
Applicant Profile
Those who meet the following requirements may apply to the Master's Program in Animal and Veterinary Sciences:
1.- Be in possession of the academic degree of Bachelor, the professional title of Veterinarian or other professional title whose level or content and duration of studies are equivalent to those of the Bachelor's degree of the University of Chile, which will be verified by the Academic Committee.
2.- Demonstrate prior training in accordance with the requirements, disciplines and thematic areas developed in the Program.
Graduate profile
The graduate profile states that graduates of the Master's Program in Animal and Veterinary Sciences are qualified to research, design, create, evaluate, and implement solutions in the areas of animal health and production, considering animal welfare and sustainable development. Its purpose is to optimize the health or productivity of animals, addressing the interactions between humans, animals, and their environment.
Lines of investigation
1. Small animal clinic (dogs and/or cats).
2. Large animal clinic (equine, ruminant and/or non-ruminant).
3. Animal surgery (equine, dogs, cats or other).
4. Physiological alterations in special and/or extreme conditions.
5. Control and prevention of zoonotic diseases.
6. Quality and safety of food of animal origin.
7. Prevention and mitigation of disaster situations.
8. Pest control.
9. Optimization of animal production in high-tech farms (poultry, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats and fish).
10. Optimization of animal production in small-scale peasant farming farms.
11. Technology and knowledge transfer to animal production systems.
12. Genetic improvement and reproductive management in systems.
13. Diagnosis, prevention and handling of situations that may affect the ecological balance in wild or intervened environments.
14. Study of the conservation problems of wildlife.
15. Environmental impact studies of productive and/or extractive projects and their relationship with the conservation of wildlife.
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