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Studying at University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science (SVS)

Studying at University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science (SVS). Dr. Lucio J. Filippich PH +61 - 7 - 3365 2623 L.Filippich@uq.edu.au. Teaching programs. Undergraduate BVSc BAppSc (veterinary technology) Contribute to: BAppSc BSc BAgSc Postgraduate

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Studying at University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science (SVS)

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  1. Studying at University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science (SVS) • Dr. Lucio J. Filippich • PH +61 - 7 - 3365 2623 • L.Filippich@uq.edu.au

  2. Teaching programs • Undergraduate • BVSc • BAppSc (veterinary technology) • Contribute to: • BAppSc • BSc • BAgSc • Postgraduate • Veterinary coursework programs • (MVSt, GDipVSt) • Masters (MPhil) • PhD • Contribute to: • Masters in Animal Physiotherapy • Masters in Animal Studies

  3. BVSc program • Aim: Produce compassionate, caring graduates that are competent in promoting the health and welfare of animals. • Program involves: • Animal welfare • Skills to care for healthy and sick animals • Knowledge to prevent, recognize, control and treat disease • Maximize productivity of livestock/ performance animals. • Protection of public health in relation to animal products, particularly consumed animal products

  4. BVSc program • Currently based on St Lucia campus, but will relocate in 2010 • 5 year program • 10 semesters of full-time study • 80 unit program (8 unit/semester) • Only offered full-time • UQ School has history of: • Excellence in teaching • Among lowest attrition rates • More “hands on” practical classes with live animals • Current curriculum • ↑focus on clinical problem solving • ↑ integration of pre-clinical material (e.g. biochemistry, physiology) • Greater focus on development of students as “reflective practitioners” able to cope with stresses of practice life • Electives in years III and V

  5. BVSc program Year 1 • NORMAL ANIMAL • Animal Husbandry • Molecular Basis of Life • Veterinary Professional Studies • Veterinary Biology & Histology • Cell and Tissue Biology • Digestion, Metabolism and Nutrition • S&F of Musculoskeletal System & the Integument • Animal Behaviour & Handling

  6. BVSc program Year 2 • Conclusion of normal animal • Introduction to concepts of disease, including epidemiology, agents of disease, and tissue & animal responses to disease agents • Applied Nutrition • Molecular Genetics & Animal Breeding • Veterinary Reproduction

  7. BVSc program Year 3 • Pathophysiology & pharmacology of body systems • includes pathology, pharmacology, toxicology and medicine • Infectious diseases • parasitology, bacteriology, virology & mycology • Approach to animal management & welfare • Elective

  8. BVSc program Year 4 • Species-based medicine & surgery • Principles of clinical practice • Companion animal clinical studies • Ruminant clinical studies • Equine clinical studies • Intensive animal practice

  9. BVSc program Year 5 • Veterinary public health • Veterinary professional life & practice management • Practice rotations • Small animal clinics (medicine & surgery) • Livestock clinics • Equine clinics • Clinical elective

  10. BVSc Program • Extramural study • 8 weeks preclinical practical work • 12 weeks clinical practical work • 1 week in abattoir • Progression • Supplementary examinations • Year 1 • Years 2-5 • Grade of 2 or 3 to be eligible for supps • Exit point • students may graduate after 3 years of study with a BVetBiol • Honours • may be awarded as “on-course” honours for performance during 5-year program, or following an extra year of research.

  11. International entry into BVSc Program • Upper secondary school or equivalent • English • Plus BVSc prerequisites • English • Chemistry • Maths I/B • Physics or Biology • Cost -Fees ~AUD $31 000 (2008) • Applications through International • Admissions Section, UQ

  12. BVSc graduate pathways Highest employment rates of all UQ graduates Graduates find employment:# Urban and rural private practitioners in Australia, NZ, UK # Consultants/ advisors - government/ industry (especially food, drug Co)# Abattoirs # Quarantine and biosecurity # Educators and/or researchers with universities and governments Professional membership# Veterinary boards in all Australian states

  13. Research areas and Centres • Centre for Animal Welfare & Ethics • Transport of livestock, livestock management, destruction of unwanted pets • Centre for Companion Animal Health • Obesity and diabetes in dogs and cats, human-animal bond • Companion Animal Medicine & Surgery • Bone, canine audiology, tick paralysis, avian medicine, anaesthesia • Equine Medicine & Surgery • Laminitis, endocrine disorders • Livestock Medicine & Production Systems • Poultry genetics & nutrition, reproduction, epidemiology, cattle tick and tick fever • Pathology, Infectious Diseases & Biosecurity • Wildlife viruses, prevention of viral diseases of poultry in village chickens in developing countries, antibiotic resistance in dogs, anthelmintic resistance in hookworms, whale acoustics, ornithology, Pasteurella • Veterinary education

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