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R
oss University School of
Veterinary Medicine
(RUSVM) announced that
it has signed an articulation agreement with Stellenbosch
University, with the agreement being the first of this kind that has
been signed with a South African
university, to increase opportunities
for Agriscience graduate students
to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree.
Through this agreement, students
from Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of AgriScience, who meet specified academic requirements, will
gain direct admission to RUSVM.
Qualified students will have their
application fees waived, will be
guaranteed interviews and will also
be considered eligible for international scholarships.
“The new partnership with RUSVM
provides direct access for our students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. For
some this may be a lifelong dream
and for others it will be an opportunity to serve our society through
ensuring the health of animals,”
said Prof. Danie Brink, Acting Dean,
Faculty of AgriSciences, Stellenbosch University.
According to a press release from
the World Organisation for Animal
Health (OIE), there is a demand for
a strong and well-trained veterinary
network worldwide, due to the
growing importance of animal diseases and zoonoses. Infectious disease agents and toxins found in
animal populations and animal
products are considered an ongoing threat to animal health,
economies, biodiversity, food security, food safety and public health.
A conference hosted by the OIE in
October 2015 reviewed the important need for trained veterinarians and para-veterinary professionals in Africa.
“As part of the RUSVM mission, we
are committed to providing training
Dr. Carmen Fuentealba, Executive Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, RUSVM and Prof. Danie
Brink, Acting Dean, Faculty of AgriSciences, Stellenbosch University.