Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Bioscience 1

VETS70003 Veterinary Bioscience 1 takes an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals. Building on students’ prior knowledge and experience of scientific thinking, this subject introduces students to the structure and normal functioning of the digestive, metabolic, excretory, and cardiorespiratory systems, and to the principles of dysfunction of these systems. Students will be introduced to the clinical disciplines of pharmacology and therapeutics, diagnostic imaging and clinical pathology. Using case based teaching approaches students will apply their understanding of organ and system function and dysfunction to authentic situation...

Applications in Animal Health 1

VETS70006 Applications in Animal Health 1 provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles of animal health in individual animals and in populations of animals. Each of the six determinants of health ( genetics, environment, nutrition, welfare, infectious disease and exposure to toxic agents) is explored with reference to authentic case studies. Appreciation of the multifactorial nature of health determination is then developed as students apply their understanding to cases that require integration of multiple principles in the analysis of animal health issues. Through industry based placements as well as case based syndicate work, students apply their understanding o...

Veterinary Bioscience 2

VETS70004 Veterinary Bioscience 2 continues the integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals that is introduced in Veterinary Bioscience 1. Building on students’ prior knowledge of organ function and dysfunction and their experience of scientific and clinical reasoning, this subject introduces students to the structure and normal functioning of the haemopoietic and lymphoreticular, locomotory and integumentary, reproductive and nervous and endocrine systems, and to the principles of dysfunction of these systems. Students will be introduced to the clinical disciplines of pharmacology and therapeutics, diagnostic imaging and clinical pa...

Infections Population and Public Health

This subject introduces students to the study of infectious agents as causes of disease in animals. It includes as appropriate, taxonomic and life cycle considerations of arthropods, nematodes, trematodes and cestodes, protozoa, fungi, bacteria and viruses; the host-parasite interaction and the pathogenesis of disease, disease transmission and epidemiology, methods of diagnosis of infectious disease as well as vaccination and treatment. This understanding is then applied to the public health and food safety context where the focus is on promotion and protection of human health; and to the herd or flock level, where the multifactorial nature of disease is reviewed, and techniques for measu...

Applications in Animal Health 2

This subject introduces students to principles of animal health and production in the context of specific animal production industries.During placement in animal production industry, animal welfare and zoo settings, students acquire skills in animal handling and observe and participate in a range of animal management practices. Integrating knowledge and understanding derived from every subject in their course, students evaluate issues relating to animal health, welfare and production and conduct critical analysis of data provided to them. Successful completion of this subject will be based on participation in the requisite number of approved placements and submission of written reports.

Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery

This subject will be comprised of the following two modules. In both units within this subject a “clinical presentation” approach will be taken to the discussion of diseases of animals, their diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Dogs, cats and miscellaneous companion animals clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and public health aspects of infectious diseases of dogs and cats clinical signs, diagnosis and medical and surgical management of diseases of the neuroendocrine, musculoskeletal, haematopoietic, lymphoreticular, alimentary, cardiovascular, respiratory and urogenital systems, eyes and ears of dogs and cats clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of poisonings of dogs a...

Production Animal Medicine and Surgery

This subject is comprised of the following four modules. Cattle Physical examination of cattle Diseases of the alimentary, respiratory, musculoskeletal, haematopoietic, lymphoreticular, urinary, nervous and cardiovascular systems and skin of cattle Diseases of calves Diseases of cattle in northern Australia Diseases of cattle that manifest as poor growth or wasting Disease of cattle that manifest as lameness Disease of cattle that manifest as sudden death Diseases of cattle in which recumbency is a primary sign Exotic diseases of cattle Zoonotic diseases of cattle Mastitis, milk quality and conditions of the udder and teats of cattle Management of reproduction and reproductive diseases o...

Principles of Professional Practice

This subject adopts a cross-species comparative approach, and has a focus on student acquisition of “clinic readiness” in areas such as anaesthesiology, imaging, principles of surgery, oncology, emergency medicine, economics and business skills, and consultation technique. As some of these principles (for examples principles of imaging) will be required in other subjects studied during this year, they will be taught during an intensive period at the start of the year. Others (for example practice economics and business skills) may form part of the “transition to the clinic” program at the conclusion of DVM3. Students will be introduced to principles of the diagnostic process, consultation...

Veterinary Professional Practice

This subject is undertaken as a series of 25 weeks of scheduled clinical rotations, internally within the University Veterinary Hospital and in external placements, 19 weeks on extramural elective placements, and concludes with a one week capstone 'transition to the workplace' lecture and workshop series. The subject comprises 45 weeks of study. This subject addresses and assesses the five core learning domains of Veterinary Professional Practice: Personal and Professional Development The Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice Clinical Skills Ethics and Animal Welfare, and Biosecurity and Population Health. The internal rotations include training in clinical disciplines such as; general ...

Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems

This capstone subject takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation of health and disease in domestic animals. Students will be introduced to the structural and functional organisational units of the body and to the fundamental principles of veterinary anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, general pathology and immunology. Students will gain a theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills that are fundamental to an appraisal of the health of domestic animals.

Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System

Using clinical cases to illustrate principles, this subject examines the structure, function and potenor dysfunction of the digestive system of the major domestic animal species. As students develop an understanding of the mechanisms of disease of this system, they will develop skills in the clinical evaluation of it and in the interpretation of relevant diagnostic procedures.

Veterinary Bioscience: Metab & Excretion

Using clinical cases to illustrate principles, this subject introduces students to the normal structure and function of the hepatobiliary system and urinary tract of the domestic animals, the disease processes that may affect these systems, and the causes and potential consequences of such disease. Students will develop skills in the clinical evaluation of the liver and urinary tract, including the selection and analysis of diagnostic tests of hepatic and renal function.

Science Breadth Subject

Veterinary Bioscience: Cardiovasc System

Using clinical cases to illustrate principles, this subject examines the structure, function and potential for dysfunction of the cardiovascular system of the major domestic animal species. As students develop an understanding of the mechanisms of disease of this system, they will develop skills in the clinincal evalution of it and in the interpretation of relevant diagnostic procedures.

Veterinary Bioscience:Respiratory System

Using clinical cases to illustrate principles, this subject examines the structure, function and potential for dysfunction of the respiratory system of the major domestic animal species. As students develop an understanding of the mechanisms of disease of this system, they will develop skills in the clinical evaluation of it and in the interpretation of relevant diagnostic procedures.

Animal Health in Production Systems

This subject examines the major animal production systems in Australia, with a particular focus on the impact of management practices on the health and welfare of animal populations. Students will develop an appreciation of the economic drivers of these industries, measures of productivity utilised within these industries, and the role of the veterinary profession in ensuring the health and well being of animals.

Science Breadth Subject

Veterinary Bioscience 2

VETS70004 Veterinary Bioscience 2 continues the integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals that is introduced in Veterinary Bioscience 1. Building on students’ prior knowledge of organ function and dysfunction and their experience of scientific and clinical reasoning, this subject introduces students to the structure and normal functioning of the haemopoietic and lymphoreticular, locomotory and integumentary, reproductive and nervous and endocrine systems, and to the principles of dysfunction of these systems. Students will be introduced to the clinical disciplines of pharmacology and therapeutics, diagnostic imaging and clinical pa...

Infections Population and Public Health

This subject introduces students to the study of infectious agents as causes of disease in animals. It includes as appropriate, taxonomic and life cycle considerations of arthropods, nematodes, trematodes and cestodes, protozoa, fungi, bacteria and viruses; the host-parasite interaction and the pathogenesis of disease, disease transmission and epidemiology, methods of diagnosis of infectious disease as well as vaccination and treatment. This understanding is then applied to the public health and food safety context where the focus is on promotion and protection of human health; and to the herd or flock level, where the multifactorial nature of disease is reviewed, and techniques for measu...

Applications in Animal Health 2

This subject introduces students to principles of animal health and production in the context of specific animal production industries.During placement in animal production industry, animal welfare and zoo settings, students acquire skills in animal handling and observe and participate in a range of animal management practices. Integrating knowledge and understanding derived from every subject in their course, students evaluate issues relating to animal health, welfare and production and conduct critical analysis of data provided to them. Successful completion of this subject will be based on participation in the requisite number of approved placements and submission of written reports.

Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery

This subject will be comprised of the following two modules. In both units within this subject a “clinical presentation” approach will be taken to the discussion of diseases of animals, their diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Dogs, cats and miscellaneous companion animals clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and public health aspects of infectious diseases of dogs and cats clinical signs, diagnosis and medical and surgical management of diseases of the neuroendocrine, musculoskeletal, haematopoietic, lymphoreticular, alimentary, cardiovascular, respiratory and urogenital systems, eyes and ears of dogs and cats clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of poisonings of dogs a...

Production Animal Medicine and Surgery

This subject is comprised of the following four modules. Cattle Physical examination of cattle Diseases of the alimentary, respiratory, musculoskeletal, haematopoietic, lymphoreticular, urinary, nervous and cardiovascular systems and skin of cattle Diseases of calves Diseases of cattle in northern Australia Diseases of cattle that manifest as poor growth or wasting Disease of cattle that manifest as lameness Disease of cattle that manifest as sudden death Diseases of cattle in which recumbency is a primary sign Exotic diseases of cattle Zoonotic diseases of cattle Mastitis, milk quality and conditions of the udder and teats of cattle Management of reproduction and reproductive diseases o...

Principles of Professional Practice

This subject adopts a cross-species comparative approach, and has a focus on student acquisition of “clinic readiness” in areas such as anaesthesiology, imaging, principles of surgery, oncology, emergency medicine, economics and business skills, and consultation technique. As some of these principles (for examples principles of imaging) will be required in other subjects studied during this year, they will be taught during an intensive period at the start of the year. Others (for example practice economics and business skills) may form part of the “transition to the clinic” program at the conclusion of DVM3. Students will be introduced to principles of the diagnostic process, consultation...

Veterinary Professional Practice

This subject is undertaken as a series of 25 weeks of scheduled clinical rotations, internally within the University Veterinary Hospital and in external placements, 19 weeks on extramural elective placements, and concludes with a one week capstone 'transition to the workplace' lecture and workshop series. The subject comprises 45 weeks of study. This subject addresses and assesses the five core learning domains of Veterinary Professional Practice: Personal and Professional Development The Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice Clinical Skills Ethics and Animal Welfare, and Biosecurity and Population Health. The internal rotations include training in clinical disciplines such as; general ...