Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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Errata
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Sessions and Corequisites have changed for the following unit. They now read: VETS6221 Preparatory Clinical Placement 1 |
22/6/2021 |
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Sessions and Corequisites have changed for the following unit. They now read: VETS6222 Preparatory Clinical Placement 2 |
22/6/2021 |
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Veterinary Medicine |
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
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| Students must complete a prescribed program, comprising: | |||
| (a) 192 credit points from the table below, and: | |||
| (b) extramural placements including: | |||
| (i) 8 weeks of industry placements and; | |||
| (ii) 4 weeks of preparatory clinical placements and: | |||
| (iii) 2 days of abattoir placements | |||
Year 1 |
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| 48 credit points from the list below: | |||
| VETS6101 The Veterinary Professional 1 |
3 | A One semester of study in each of: general chemistry (physical and inorganic), organic chemistry, biology and biochemistry. Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6102 Professional Skills 1A |
6 | A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice; empathy for and confidence in interactions with animals, One semester of study in each of general chemistry (physical and inorganic), organic chemistry, biology and biochemistry. C VETS6104 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6103 Research and Enquiry 1A |
3 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6104 Foundations of Veterinary Science A |
12 | A One semester of study in each of general chemistry (physical and inorganic), organic chemistry, biology and biochemistry. Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6105 Animal Management Systems 1 |
3 | A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice and empathy for and confidence in interactions with animals. P VETS6101 and VETS6102 |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6106 Professional Skills 1B |
6 | A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice; empathy for and confidence in interactions with animals, one semester of study in each of general chemistry (physical and inorganic), organic chemistry, biology and biochemistry P VETS6102 |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6107 Research and Enquiry 1B |
3 | P VETS6103 |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6108 Foundations of Veterinary Science B |
12 | A 2 semesters of chemistry, 1 semester of biology, 1 semester of biochemistry P VETS6104 |
Semester 2 |
Year 2 |
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| 48 credit points from the list below: | |||
| VETS6201 The Veterinary Professional 2 |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6202 Professional Skills 2A |
6 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 It is assumed that student have a basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice; empathy for and confidence in interactions with animals |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6203 Research and Enquiry 2A |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6204 Principles of Animal Disease A |
12 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 C VETS6202 and VETS6203 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6205 Animal Management Systems 2 |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 It is assumed that students have a basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice, biology and biochemistry |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6206 Professional Skills 2B |
6 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 It is assumed that student have a basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice; empathy for and confidence in interactions with animals |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6207 Research and Enquiry 2B |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6208 Principles of Animal Disease B |
12 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 |
Semester 2 |
Year 3 |
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| 48 credit points from the list below: | |||
| VETS6301 Veterinary Public Practice |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6302 Clinical Foundations |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6303 Small Animal Practice A |
6 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 C VETS6302 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6304 Livestock Practice A |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 C VETS6302 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6305 Equine Practice A |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 C VETS6302 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6306 Exotic and Wildlife Practice |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 C VETS6302 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6307 Research and Enquiry 3A |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 |
Semester 1 |
| VETS6308 Veterinary Practice Management |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6309 Small Animal Practice B |
6 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6303 |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6310 Livestock Practice B |
6 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6304 |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6311 Equine Practice B |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6305 |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6312 Intensive Animal Practice |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 |
Semester 2 |
| VETS6313 Research and Enquiry 3B |
3 | P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6307 |
Semester 2 |
Year 4 |
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| 48 credit points from the list below: | |||
| VETS6401 Small Animal Clinics A |
6 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 The majority of the unit of study will involve practical work in the form of clinical practice, facilitated in a rotational format. Students will be involved in the handling, examination, diagnostic procedures and treatment of various small animal species. |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6402 Small Animal Clinics B |
6 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 This unit of study involved four weeks of practical clinical experience at the UVTHS, focusing on developing clinical knowledge and skills in the area of veterinary anaesthesia. |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6403 Small Animal Clinics C |
6 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 The majority of the unit of study will involve practical work in the form of clinical practice, facilitated in a rotational format. Students will be involved in the handling, examination, diagnostic procedures and treatment of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, exotic pets and wildlife. |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6404 Small Animal Clinics D |
3 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 The majority of the unit of study will involve practical work in the form of general clinical practice. Students will be involved in the handling, examination, diagnostic procedures and treatment, and wellness management of animals commonly presented in small animals practice. |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6405 Large Animal Clinics A |
6 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 Four weeks of practical experience in clinical environments focusing on multiple disciplinary areas required to facilitate effective equine clinical assessment and care. |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6406 Large Animal Clinics B |
3 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 Two weeks of clinical practical experience in working with livestock, ruminant, and herd populations via the University Livestock Veterinary Service at Camden campus. |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6407 Lab Investigations of Clinical Disease |
3 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 The unit of study is entirely practical, utilising diagnostic accessions to perform and interpret laboratory testing. |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6408 Public, Industry, or Community Placement |
3 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 Four weeks of practical experience of professional practice as required within a public, industry, or community-based body that serves the public good and/or underprivileged communities that lack regular access to veterinary services directly involved in community education and/or disease control programmes. |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6409 Extramural Placement 1 |
3 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2, Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3, Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6410 Extramural Placement 2 |
3 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6411 Extramural Placement 3 |
3 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
| VETS6412 Extramural Placement 4 |
3 | A All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 |
Semester 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 Semester 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 |
Industry Placements |
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| These placements occur at farms and commence in Semester 2 intra-semester break, Year 1 and should be completed by Semester 2 intra-semester Year 2: | |||
| VETS6121 Horse Industry Placement |
A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice, confidence in interactions with animals. All content of VETS6101, VETS6102, VETS6103, VETS6104, VETS6105 P VETS6101 and VETS6102 C VETS6105 This unit must be taken by all students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The Horse Industry Placement should be conducted at an approved horse enterprise such as a commercial stud or at a horse racing stable or training facility. Equestrian riding stables do not generally qualify for this placement due to limited experiences available . |
Intensive December Intensive February Intensive January Intensive July Intensive June Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| VETS6122 Dairy Cattle Industry Placement |
A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice, confidence in interactions with animals. All content of VETS6101, VETS6102, VETS6103, VETS6104, VETS6105 P VETS6101 and VETS6102 C VETS6105 This unit must be taken by all students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The Dairy Cattle Industry Placement should be conducted at an approved commercial dairy cattle farm . |
Intensive December Intensive February Intensive January Intensive July Intensive June Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| VETS6123 Beef Cattle Industry Placement |
A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice, confidence in interactions with animals. All content of VETS6101, VETS6102, VETS6103, VETS6104, VETS6105 P VETS6101 and VETS6102 C VETS6105 This unit must be taken by all students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The Beef Cattle Industry Placement should be conducted at an approved beef enterprise such as a commercial stud or farm. |
Intensive December Intensive February Intensive January Intensive July Intensive June Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| VETS6124 Sheep Industry Placement |
A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice, confidence in interactions with animals. All content of VETS6101, VETS6102, VETS6103, VETS6104, VETS6105 P VETS6101 and VETS6102 C VETS6105 This unit must be taken by all students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The Sheep Industry Placement should be conducted at an approved Sheep enterprise such as a commercial stud or farm. |
Intensive December Intensive February Intensive January Intensive July Intensive June Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| Students must complete a 1-week intensive placement and choose from one of the three Intensive species: Pig, Poultry or Aquaculture: | |||
| VETS6125 Intensive Animal Industry Placement |
A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice, confidence in interactions with animals. All content of VETS6101, VETS6102, VETS6103, VETS6104, VETS6105 P VETS6101 and VETS6102 C VETS6105 This unit must be taken by all students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The Intensive Industry Placement (pig, poultry or aquaculture) should be conducted at an approved enterprise. Suitable enterprises include commercial aquaculture facilities or poultry or pig farms. |
Intensive December Intensive February Intensive January Intensive July Intensive June Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| Students are permitted to select any species as an Elective Experience placement. Students could undertake any of the 4 core species (Horses, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle or Sheep), another Intensive species, or select species outside the above listings, eg. Camel, Zoo, Wildlife, Goats, Crocodiles, Turtles etc. | |||
| VETS6126 Industry Placement Elective Experience 1 |
A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice, confidence in interactions with animals. All content of VETS6101, VETS6102, VETS6103, VETS6104, VETS6105. P VETS6101 and VETS6102 C VETS6105 This unit must be taken by all students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The Industry Placement Elective 1 should be conducted at an approved commercial animal enterprise. These enterprises may include one involving the species covered by other placement units (Horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, intensive industry) or may involve other enterprises carrying out commercial activities involving animals. Students are strongly advised to use Elective placements to improve their knowledge in the major domestic species where possible. Examples of enterprises suitable for placement include feed manufacturers, dairy goat farms, alpaca farms and zoos. NOTE: students are advised to limit elective placements in zoos to one only. |
Intensive December Intensive February Intensive January Intensive July Intensive June Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| VETS6127 Industry Placement Elective Experience 2 |
A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice, confidence in interactions with animals. All content of VETS6101, VETS6102, VETS6103, VETS6104, VETS6105. P VETS6101 and VETS6102 C VETS6105 This unit must be taken by all students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The Industry Placement Elective 2 should be conducted at an approved commercial animal enterprise. These enterprises may include one involving the species covered by other placement units (Horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, intensive industry) or may involve other enterprises carrying out commercial activities involving animals. Students are strongly advised to use Elective placements to improve their knowledge in the major domestic species where possible. Examples of enterprises suitable for placement include feed manufacturers, dairy goat farms, alpaca farms and zoos. NOTE: students are advised to limit elective placements in zoos to one only. |
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| VETS6128 Industry Placement Elective Experience 3 |
A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice, confidence in interactions with animals. All content of VETS6101, VETS6102, VETS6103, VETS6104, VETS6105. P VETS6101 and VETS6102 C VETS6105 This unit must be taken by all students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The Industry Placement Elective 3 should be conducted at an approved commercial animal enterprise. These enterprises may include one involving the species covered by other placement units (Horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, intensive industry) or may involve other enterprises carrying out commercial activities involving animals. Students are strongly advised to use Elective placements to improve their knowledge in the major domestic species where possible. Examples of enterprises suitable for placement include feed manufacturers, dairy goat farms, alpaca farms and zoos. NOTE: students are advised to limit elective placements in zoos to one only. |
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Preparatory Clinical Placements |
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| These placements occur at the end of Year 2/beginning of Year 3 (outside of the main semesters): | |||
| VETS6221 Preparatory Clinical Placement 1 |
A Content of all DVM Year 1 and Year 2 units of study P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6121 and VETS6122 and VETS6123 and VETS6124 and VETS6125 and VETS6126 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 This unit must be taken by all students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine before progression to year 3 of the program. |
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| VETS6222 Preparatory Clinical Placement 2 |
A Content of all DVM Year 1 and Year 2 units of study. P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6121 and VETS6122 and VETS6123 and VETS6124 and VETS6125 and VETS6126 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 This unit must be taken by all students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine before progression to year 3 of the program. |
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Abattoir Placement |
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| This placement occurs at approved export abattoir sites (national and international) and occurs in Year 3 sometime after the Semester 1 intra-semester break: | |||
| VETS6321 Abattoir Placement |
A Content of all DVM Year 1, Year 2 units of study, VETS6301 P VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6121 and VETS6122 and VETS6123 and VETS6124 and VETS6125 and VETS6126 and VETS6127 and VETS6128 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6221 and VETS6222 C VETS6301 The abattoir placement is undertaken at School approved export abattoir sites in Australia and overseas. Students will complete a 2-day placement after completion of the food safety content in VETS6301 in semester 1 within one of the School prescribed rotation periods. |
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