2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus nts. u.au

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Professional and international
degree recognition
The Faculty of Veterinary Science is an
AVMA Accredited Veterinary School. This
means that Bachelor of Veterinary Science
graduates are considered in the same
category as graduates from North American
veterinary schools when undertaking the
licensing examinations in North America. As
a graduate, you will be qualified to register
and practise as a veterinarian throughout
Australia and several other countries
including Great Britain and New Zealand.
For registration in Singapore and Hong
Kong you must hold a recognised degree
in veterinary medicine. As a guide, degrees
recognised by the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons, United Kingdom, are
generally acceptable. Graduates with the
degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science
from the University of Melbourne may
register with the Royal College of Veterinary
Surgeons. Further information on specific
requirements for licensure should be
obtained from the respective bodies in each
country and state or province.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
The Bachelor of Veterinary Science offers
three main study areas: the healthy animal;
the response of animals to disease; and
diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
diseases.
Please note: Study in Veterinary Science
involves the use of animals and animal
tissues in practical classes. You should
be aware that such use of animals is an
essential part of this course and exemptions
are not available. All sessions involving
the use of animals are approved by the
University’s Animal Welfare Committee.
(The Committee membership includes
community members with animal welfare
interests.)
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
You are required to gain practical experience
in animal handling, care and management
through the subjects Animal Health,
Management and Welfare 1A and 1B and 2A
and 2B (in the first and second year). Linked
with this is a work placement requirement for
two weeks with urban animal shelters and/
or licensed wildlife rescue centres, and six
weeks with commercial animal enterprises.
In the third and fourth years practical
experience is gained in the Veterinary Clinic
and Hospital in the subjects Professional
Practice 1, 2 and 3.
Linked with this are the extramural
professional work placement requirements
of four weeks rostered in the Veterinary Clinic
and Hospital, one week gaining experience
in dairy cattle medicine at the Rural
Veterinary Centre at Maffra in Gippsland,
and 12 weeks working in veterinary practices
supervised by veterinarians appointed by
the University as Academic Associates.
Professional Practice 3 covers the whole of
the final semester and allows the choice of
four electives each of three weeks. Electives
are available in the Veterinary Clinic and
Hospital or outside the University with
animal welfare organisations or Academic
Associates. Overseas placements are also
available. You will be provided with guidance
on your choice of placements.
The Veterinary Students Society of
Victoria (VSSV) is an active student
society encouraging the participation
of all students. The Society supports
several special interest groups where you
can pursue your academic and practical
interests in a particular aspect of veterinary
science beyond the normal provisions of
the veterinary curriculum ie. wildlife, bovine,
sheep and horse appreciation groups.
Graduate study opportunities
Research opportunities, within Australia
and internationally, following the completion
of the Melbourne Veterinary degree are
numerous and varied. At Melbourne, areas
of study range from parasites of Australian
native mammals to bone and muscle cell
biology, from blood banking in dogs and
cats to dairy cattle medicine. You can study
at a Masters level or for a PhD. Some of
our graduate students are undertaking a
research degree part-time while holding
veterinary positions in the Veterinary Clinic
and Hospital at Werribee campus.
Coursework programs for professional
development are available. Some are short
courses and others lead to a Postgraduate
Certificate or a Masters degree. The
Avian Health online program is an exciting
interactive web-based learning program
allowing career development while
maintaining a professional position.
For more information contact:
Veterinary Science
t + 61 3 8344 7357
f + 61 3 8344 7374
e via http://vet.unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.vet.unimelb.edu.au