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Detailed Program Information

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Program Code

DVETM

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This is a three year degree in clinical veterinary science that when successfully completed will make graduates eligible for registration as a veterinarian. The program is at the Masters by coursework level. Students will enter this program after completion of the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) program at the University of Adelaide.

The first two years of the program aim to develop the scientific and technical skills needed to become a veterinarian and include a theme of professional development. The final year is made up of a total of 31 weeks of clinical and practical rotations, forming an intern year to consolidate scientific knowledge and technical skills prior to entering practice. There is also a requirement for a further 26 weeks of extra mural practical work during the program that must be completed prior to graduation.

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is an AQF Level 9 (Masters Extended) qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Condition of Admission
Q Fever Vaccinations: Students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine are required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (unless initial skin test indicates pre-existing immunity).
Inherent requirements: Students are required to acknowledge their understanding of the University of Adelaide veterinary programs inherent requirements (see https://sciences.adelaide.edu.au/system/files/docs/vet-inherent-requirement-statement.pdf).

Condition of Continuing Enrolment
Minimum GPA: A student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00.

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

There shall be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine .

Qualification Requirements

Academic Program:

To qualify for the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

Core courses to the value of 72 units
Work based training / extra mural studies

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Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 72 units.

Year 1

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
VET SC 7001RW	DVM Professional Skills	3
VET SC 7002RW	Fundamentals of Vet Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging & Surgery	3
VET SC 7004RW	Intensive Production Medicine	3
VET SC 7005RW	Clinical Research Project	3
VET SC 7006RW	Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology	3
VET SC 7009RW	General Pathology	3
VET SC 7010RW	Systems Pathology	3
VET SC 7011RW	Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Theriogenology	3

Year 2

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
VET SC 7213RW	Wildlife and Conservation Practice	3
VET SC 7223RW	Veterinary Public Health and Biosecurity	3
VET SC 7230ARW	Companion Animal Practice Part 1	0
VET SC 7230BRW	Companion Animal Practice Part 2	6
VET SC 7240ARW	Ruminant Health and Production Part 1	0
VET SC 7240BRW	Ruminant Health and Production Part 2	6
VET SC 7250ARW	Equine Clinical Practice Part 1	0
VET SC 7250BRW	Equine Clinical Practice Part 2	6

Year 3

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
VET SC 7300ARW	Equine Practice Rotation A	0
VET SC 7300BRW	Equine Practice Rotation B	3
VET SC 7301ARW	Rural Mixed Animal Practice Rotation A	0
VET SC 7301BRW	Rural Mixed Animal Practice Rotation B	3
VET SC 7302ARW	Companion Animal Practice Rotation A	0
VET SC 7302BRW	Companion Animal Practice Rotation B	3
VET SC 7303ARW	Anaesthesia & Analgesia Rotation A	0
VET SC 7303BRW	Anaesthesia & Analgesia Rotation B	3
VET SC 7304ARW	Pathology & Diagnostic Services Rotation A	0
VET SC 7304BRW	Pathology & Diagnostic Services Rotation B	3
VET SC 7305ARW	Veterinary Public Health Rotation A	0
VET SC 7305BRW	Veterinary Public Health Rotation B	3
VET SC 7306RW	DVM Elective Topics	3
VET SC 7308ARW	Transition to the Veterinary Profession A	0
VET SC 7308BRW	Transition to the Veterinary Profession B	3

Work Based Training / Extra Mural Studies

To satisfy the requirements for Work Based Training / Extra Mural Studies students must adhere to the following:

To complete the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, students must complete 26 weeks of clinical Extra Mural Studies as prescribed in the EMS guidelines for the relevant calendar year.

The EMS must be completed no more than 1 year after DVM Level 3 courses have been completed.

In order to be eligible for early conferral and registration as a Veterinarian in January of the year following completion of studies, students must ensure that their EMS have been finalised by the relevant conferral deadlines as set out by the University.

Before beginning a period of extra mural studies, students are required to ensure that the placement will be acceptable by consulting the Placements Coordinator, and the placement attendance has approval of the Head of School.

Upon completion of each period of extra mural studies, students are required to complete and submit all placement associated documentation and tasks to a satisfactory standard, including certification of attendance by the placement supervisor for approval by the Placements Coordinator.

Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:07:39