Murdoch University: Units

Applied Veterinary Medicine I (VET401)
Points:	12
Enrolment Options:	Murdoch: S1E-internal, S2E-internal [see Teaching Periods and Census Dates]
Description:	The first of a two-unit course leading to the BVMS. Clinical pathology, pathology and general medicine will be taught using an integrated approach based on body systems; components on diseases of horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, dogs and cats; instruction in medical, radiological, anaesthetic, surgical and necropsy procedures for all domesticated animals; components on therapeutics and reproduction and obstetrics and food animal production. Students will be expected to participate fully in all practical classes including those which involve live animals.
Contact time:	Lectures/tutorials/practicals: due to the requirement for attendance at clinics and rotation through the various stations within the School, emphasis will be given to small group teaching. Student contact time will be approximately 35 hours per week for each semester.
Prerequisites:	Completion of the BSc in Veterinary Biology.

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Handbook 2010

Unit: Applied Veterinary Medicine I

Applied Veterinary Medicine I (VET401)