Overview

Conservation medicine is an emerging discipline that involves the integration of veterinary science, conservation biology and public health in order to: advance biodiversity conservation; address issues associated with the interrelationships between human, animal and ecosystem health; and study the effects of global environmental change on these health interrelationships. There is … For more content click the Read More button below.

Contacts

Academic Chair

Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

Discuss the major challenges and complexity of issues facing biodiversity conservation, and explain the role of the veterinarian in the interdisciplinary field of conservation medicine

2.

Describe the recommended methods for clinical examination, diagnostic work-up, therapy and necropsy examination of a selected range of wildlife taxon commonly presented to veterinary practices for treatment

3.

Compare the major conservation strategies used to manage populations of threatened wildlife species, and explain the pros and cons of these strategies

4.

Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant aspects of clinical medicine of domestic animals which can be applied to the diagnostic work-up and treatment of wildlife clinical cases, whilst being able to identify the major differences between domestic animal medicine and wildlife medicine

5.
Plan and assess wildlife conservation projects, from a conservation medicine perspective, considering animal, human and environmental aspects
6.

Assess disease risk analysis documentation associated with wildlife translocation projects

Structure
24 credit points

Course Core24 credit points

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Accrediting bodies