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This Major is archived with an end date of 13/12/2023

Overview

Veterinary Science is a major health profession with its own system of education, registration, organisation and ethics. Veterinarians are highly trained in skills of diagnosing, treating and preventing health problems in pets, domestic livestock, wildlife and laboratory animals. Additional areas of interest for veterinarians are increasing the productivity of animals … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Academic Chair

Admission requirements

Special requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)

English language requirements

Additional progression requirements / restrictions

Learning outcomes

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Communicate appropriately and effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Perform foundational veterinary diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and animal handling and examination procedures.

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Demonstrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of animal health, welfare and disease in a range of species, and One Health (public health and biosecurity) principles, within the broader contexts of veterinary work.

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Gather and critically analyse information to solve and manage complex veterinary problems.

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Systematically retrieve and synthesise evidence, apply scientific methods to independently investigate research questions in veterinary science, and disseminate findings.

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Consistently demonstrate the professional behaviours and attitudes expected in the veterinary profession, and uphold ethical, legal, and animal welfare responsibilities, including awareness of their own limitations.
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Demonstrate approaches to others that foster productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, as part of a collaborative interprofessional team.

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Demonstrate approaches to self that foster psychological and social resources supporting resilience and sustainable engagement with the veterinary profession, including motivation, emotional competence, life balance, and adaptability.

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Demonstrate approaches to work that foster efficient professional practice, including workflow management, autonomy, diligence, and commitment.

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Reflect on personal capabilities, actions and experiences, in support of lifelong independent learning and formation of a confident professional identity.

Professional outcomes

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Research areas

Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences