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- Vessels Nerves Lungs and MusculoskeletalMEDI90102
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2019 Year:2019
In the subject, the student will learn about ultrasound assessment of lung and musculoskeletal ultrasound and learn how to perform ultrasound guided vascular access and nerve blocks
Not available in 2019
View details - Vet Bioscience Research Project Part 1VETS40020
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019
This honours research project in the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences aims to develop a student's ability to design and undertake a substantial body of work, to find solutions to a particular problem, and to report on this in written and verbal form. Project definition is completed...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ken Snibson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Vet Bioscience Research Project Part 2VETS40021
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019
Refer to VETS40020 Veterinary Bioscience Research Project Part 1
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Ken Snibson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Refer to VETS40020 Veterinary Bioscience Research Project Part 1 Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Refer to VETS40020 Veterinary Bioscience Research Project Part 1
- Veterinary Bioscience 1AVETS90058
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019
VETS90058 Veterinary Bioscience 1A 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...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 216 Total time commitment 410 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
- Assoc Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cells to Systems
- Dr Elizabeth Washington (eawash@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Digestive System
- Dr Nicholas Bamford (n.bamford@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Metabolism & Excretion
- Assoc Prof Jenny Charles (charlesj@unimelb.edu.au)
- Veterinary Bioscience 1BVETS90059
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019
VETS90059 Veterinary Bioscience 1B 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...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 280 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
- Assoc Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cardiovascular System:
- Assoc Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Respiratory System:
- Assoc Prof Ken Snibson (ksnibson@unimelb.edu.au)
- Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part AVETS90108
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019
This subject is only to be taken by select students repeating DVM1 in 2019 Enrolment in this subject will be governed by the 2018 MC-DVETMED progression rules – refer to https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/2018/courses/mc-dvetmed/notes. Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A and Veterinary Bioscience 1 P...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 600 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators:- Assoc Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
- Assoc Prof Ken Snibson (ksnibson@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cells to Systems
- Dr Elizabeth Washington (eawash@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Digestive System
- Assoc Prof Simon Bailey (bais@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Metabolism & Excretion
- Assoc Prof Jenny Charles (charlesj@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 4 Cardiovascular System
- Assoc Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 5 Respiratory System
- Assoc Prof Ken Snibson (ksnibson@unimelb.edu.au)
- Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part BVETS90109
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019
This subject is only to be taken by students repeating or returning from a leave of absence. Enrolment in this subject will be governed by the 2018 MC-DVETMED progression rules – refer to https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/2018/courses/mc-dvetmed/notes. Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part B takes an inte...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
- Assoc Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
- Assoc Prof Ken Snibson (ksnibson@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cells to Systems
- Dr Elizabeth Washington (eawash@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Digestive System
- Assoc Prof Simon Bailey (bais@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Metabolism & Excretion
- Assoc Prof Jenny Charles (charlesj@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 4 Cardiovascular System
- Assoc Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 5 Respiratory System
- Assoc Prof Ken Snibson (ksnibson@unimelb.edu.au)
- Veterinary Bioscience 2AVETS90064
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019
This subject continues the integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals that was introduced in Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A and Part B. Building on students’ prior knowledge of organ function and dysfunction and their experience of scienti...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 156 hours Total time commitment 225 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator: Assoc Prof. Liz Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Integumentary Systems
Dr Natalie Courtman (natalie.courtman@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Locomotion
Dr Christina Murray (cmmurray@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part A
Assoc Prof Helen Davies (h.davies@unimelb.edu.au)
- Veterinary Bioscience 2BVETS90101
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019
This subject continues with an integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals. Building on students’ prior knowledge of organ function and dysfunction and their experience of scientific and clinical reasoning, this subject introduces students ...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 156 hours Total time commitment 225 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator: Assoc. Prof Liz Tudor etudor@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 1 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Dr Andrew Stent andrew.stent@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 2 Reproduction
Dr Christina Marth christina.marth@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part B
Assco. Prof. Helen Davies h.davies@unimelb.edu.au
- Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part BVETS90065
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019
Refer to VETS90064 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Refer to VETS90064 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part BVETS90103
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019
This subject is only to be taken by select students returning from a leave of absence Enrolment in this subject will be governed by the 2018 MC-DVETMED progression rules – refer to https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/2018/courses/mc-dvetmed/notes. Please refer to 2018 Part A: https://handbook.uni...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 225 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Veterinary Bioscience: Cardiovasc SystemVETS30014
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019
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 ...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
- Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to SystemsVETS30015
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019
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...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Washington Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive SystemVETS30016
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019
Using clinical cases to illustrate principles, this subject examines the structure, function and potential for 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 th...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nicholas Bamford Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Veterinary Bioscience: Metab & ExcretionVETS30017
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019
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 diseas...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jenny Charles Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Veterinary Bioscience:Respiratory SystemVETS30018
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019
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 ...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Ken Snibson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
- Veterinary Clinical SkillsVETS40017
Undergraduate subject Offered:February, Semester 2 Year:2019
This subject is only available to incoming exchange students. It is not available for students enrolled in an award program at the University of Melbourne. The subject consists of blocks of practical work in clinical disciplines selected by the student and approved by the subject coordinator. T...
- February
Coordinator Brett Tennent-Brown Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours Total time commitment 480 hours Teaching period 6 February 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2019 Census date 8 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 February contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Brett Tennent-Brown Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours Total time commitment 480 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
- Veterinary Industry InternshipVETS90031
Graduate coursework subject Offered:January Year:2019
This is a capstone internship experience subject, which enables students to integrate the knowledge acquired through their coursework and apply this knowledge within the veterinary industry. Students will undertake a six week placement within a relevant organisation and develop the professional s...
- January
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Equivalent of 6 weeks work based placement (approximately 240 hours) Total time commitment 280 hours Teaching period 14 January 2019 to 4 November 2019 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2019 Census date 22 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 August 2019 Assessment period ends 4 December 2019 January contact information
- Veterinary Industry ProjectVETS90032
Graduate coursework subject Offered:January Year:2019
This subject provides students with a veterinary industry based work experience placement. Students will develop an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities within veterinary industries, and the role of the veterinary profession within them in ensuring the health and wellbeing of animals....
- January
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three weeks work placement (equivalent to approximately 120 hours) Teaching period 14 January 2019 to 4 November 2019 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2019 Census date 22 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 August 2019 Assessment period ends 4 December 2019 January contact information
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery AVETS90076
Graduate coursework subject Offered:February Year:2019
This subject focuses on clinical veterinary medicine and surgery, both the general principles of veterinary clinical practice and the specific approach to diagnosis, management and prevention of disease in the major domestic animal species. In the first unit of study, students will be introduce...
- February
Principal coordinator Mark Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 295 Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 11 February 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 5 March 2019 Census date 15 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 February contact information
Subject Co-ordinator - Dr Mark Davis (mark.davis@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 - Essentials of Clinical Practice
Dr Aisha Young (aisha.young@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 - Dogs and Cats
Dr Jen Carter (jennifer.carter@unimelb.edu.au)
Dr Claire Cannon (claire.cannon@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 - Horses
Dr Jenni Bauquier (jennifer.bauquier@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 4 - Cattle
Prof. Peter Mansell ( pmansell@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 5 - Small Ruminants
Dr Angus Campbell (a.campbell@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 6 - Poultry and Aviary Birds
Prof. Amir Noormohammadi (amirh@unimelb.edu.au)