Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (New)

The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences is pleased to offer the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science (Pre-Veterinary) will be eligible for entry.

Duration: 3 years

Campus: Roseworthy. The final year may include placements at various external locations.

Indicative Annual Tuition Fee: Refer to Programs

Intakes: February only (Program commences in 2011).

Prerequisites/entry criteria: Completion of B Science (Pre-Veterinary) degree from the University of Adelaide or a similar pre-veterinary degree or a recognised veterinary degree from another tertiary institution.

Application closing dates:

• International - 30th September 2010 (late applications may be considered)
• Domestic - Applications through SATAC (www.satac.edu.au)

Faculty: Sciences

School: Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Website: www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au/pgprograms/coursework

Enquiries for international students: http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries/

Enquiries for domestic students: faculty.sciences@adelaide.edu.au

Program overview: This is a 3 year, 72 unit postgraduate degree program in clinical veterinary science that aims to complete the veterinary training and allow registration of the graduate as a veterinarian.

Most students will enter this program after completion of the B Science (Pre-Veterinary) program at the University of Adelaide. However, students with a recognised pre-veterinary or veterinary degree from another tertiary institution may also be eligible for entry.

Years 1 & 2 aim to develop the scientific and technical skills needed to become a veterinarian. There is also a theme of professional development in Years 1 & 2.

The final year is made up of a total of 9 by 1 month clinical and practical rotations, forming an intern year, to consolidate scientific knowledge and technical skills prior to entering the profession. There is also a requirement for a further 12 weeks of extramural practical work during the program that must be completed prior to the beginning of the final year of study.

The DVM Handbook of Attributes, Skills & Diseases (under construction) provides an outline of the expectations of a graduating veterinarian, and this should serve as a valuable asset in guiding students through the DVM program. This handbook will be complemented by the Skills & Diseases List for each species or discipline. Over the 3 years of the DVM program, students are expected to attain the competency level indicated in these lists and to have those competencies validated by core rotation supervisors.

Assessment: Varies with individual courses. Includes a combination of verbal presentations, written assignments, individual or group projects and exams.

Likely careers: The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program aims to allow registration as a veterinarian in Australasia. Graduates may also advance to research training via the M Science and/or PhD route or to clinical specialty training via the residency and specialty examination route. Careers include private practice, government practice, research, industry and academic roles.

CORE COURSES*

• Rudiments of practice
• Veterinary Pathobiology
• Veterinary Skills
• Veterinary Public Health
• Medicine and Surgery
  • Equine
  • Exotic animals
  • Cattle
  • Sheep & Goat
  • Small Animals
• Zoo & Wildlife Conservation Practice
• Clinical rotations

* Pending approval

ELECTIVE COURSES
Three of the 9 rotations in the final year will be electives and may include placements outside of the University and potentially overseas

RESEARCH
A research project is embedded in Year 1. Other opportunities to pursue research projects will occur in Year 3 via 3 by 1 month elective rotations that can be completed in a research area. An Honours year may be pursued between the B Science (Pre-Veterinary) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs.