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- Veterinary Bioscience 1AVETS90115
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
Veterinary Bioscience 1A takes an integrated multi-disciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals. Students are introduced to the structural and functional organisational units of the body, to cellular function and communication, and to the fundamental principles...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 272 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
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)
- Veterinary Bioscience 1AVETS90058
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 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:2020
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 144 Total time commitment 280 hours Teaching period 27 July 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
- Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cardiovascular System:
- Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Respiratory System:
- Dr Reza Sanaei (reza.sanaei@unimelb.edu.au)
- Veterinary Bioscience 1BVETS90116
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
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 the live...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 460 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 6 December 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator: Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cardiovascular System:
Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Respiratory System:
Dr Reza Sanaei (reza.sanaei@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Metabolism, Excretion and Endocrinology:
Assoc Prof Jenny Charles (charlesj@unimelb.edu.au)
- Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part AVETS90108
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2020 Year:2020
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...
Not available in 2020
View details - Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part BVETS90109
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2020 Year:2020
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...
Not available in 2020
View details - Veterinary Bioscience 2AVETS90064
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 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:2020
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 3 August 2020 to 13 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 13 December 2020 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:2020
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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
- Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part BVETS90103
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2020 Year:2020
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...
Not available in 2020
View details - Veterinary Bioscience: Cardiovasc SystemVETS30014
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 6 December 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to SystemsVETS30015
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive SystemVETS30016
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Veterinary Bioscience: MetabolismVETS30017
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
Using clinical cases to illustrate principles, this subject introduces students to the normal structure and function of the hepatobiliary, urinary and endocrine systems of the domestic animals, the disease processes that may affect these systems, and the causes and potential consequences of such ...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jenny Charles Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 6 December 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- Veterinary Bioscience:Respiratory SystemVETS30018
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
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 Reza Sanaei Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- Veterinary Clinical SkillsVETS40017
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 (Early-Start), Semester 2 Year:2020
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...
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Brett Tennent-Brown Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours Total time commitment 480 hours Teaching period 5 February 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 February 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours Total time commitment 480 hours Teaching period 27 July 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
- Veterinary Industry InternshipVETS90031
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Year Long (Extended) Year:2020
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...
- Year Long (Extended)
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 13 January 2020 to 2 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 January 2020 Census date 31 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 October 2020 Assessment period ends 2 December 2020 Year Long (Extended) contact information
- Veterinary Industry ProjectVETS90032
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Year Long (Extended) Year:2020
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....
- Year Long (Extended)
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three weeks work placement (equivalent to approximately 120 hours) Teaching period 13 January 2020 to 2 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 January 2020 Census date 31 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 October 2020 Assessment period ends 2 December 2020 Year Long (Extended) contact information
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery AVETS90076
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 (Early-Start) Year:2020
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...
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Mark Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 295 Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 10 February 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 21 February 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 (Early-Start) 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
A/Prof John Larsen (j.larsen@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 6 - Poultry and Aviary Birds
Prof. Amir Noormohammadi (amirh@unimelb.edu.au)
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery BVETS90077
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 (Early-Start) Year:2020
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. Students will continue their study of the diagnosis, m...
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Mark Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 295 Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 20 July 2020 to 6 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 31 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 6 December 2020 Semester 2 (Early-Start) 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
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Unit 6 - Pigs
Dr John Larsen (j.larsen@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 7 – Wildlife, Aquaculture and Exotics
Dr Jasmin Hufschmid (huj@unimelb.edu.au)