Subjects

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2024

This subject will expand the knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography by learning pathophysiology and assessment of ventricular function, including in diastolic function. Topics include: The Cardiac CycleLeft Ventricular Systolic Function PathophysiologyEvaluation of Left Ventricular Functio...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2024

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 

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024

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 ...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024

This 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, pharmac...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024

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...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024

This subject continues the integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of function and dysfunction of body systems in animals introduced in year one of the DVM course. Students will build on their prior knowledge of organ function and dysfunction as they learn about the normal structu...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024

This subject continues the integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of body system function and dysfunction in animals that was introduced in year one of the DVM course. Building on students’ prior knowledge of body system function and dysfunction and their experience of scientific...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024

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 ...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024

This subject continues the integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals that was introduced in year one of the DVM course. Building on students’ prior knowledge of body system function and dysfunction and their experience of scientific and c...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024

This subject continues the integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals that was introduced in year one of the DVM course. Building on students’ prior knowledge of body system function and dysfunction and their experience of scientific and c...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024

Using an integrated and inter-disciplinary approach, 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 skil...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024

This subject introduces students to the study of bacterial and fungal infectious agents as causes of disease in animals. It includes taxonomic and biological considerations of common and important bacterial and fungal pathogens, the host-pathogen interaction and the pathogenesis of disease, disea...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Year Long (Extended) Year:2024

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...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Year Long (Extended) Year:2024

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....

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024

This subject introduces students to the study of parasitic infectious agents as causes of disease in animals. It includes the important features and life cycle considerations of common and important ectoparasites and strongyloid nematodes, the host-parasite interaction and the pathogenesis of dis...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024

This subject continues the study of parasitic infectious agents as causes of disease in animals. It includes the important features and life cycle considerations of common and important flatworm, protozoal and non-strongyloid nematode infections, the host-parasite interaction and the pathogenesis...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024

Veterinary Professional Practice 1 centres on developing the skills and competencies required for veterinary employability. Students will integrate aspects of anatomy, clinical skills and imaging to enable understanding and implementation of the diagnostic process and treatment procedures. Studen...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024

Veterinary Professional Practice 2, along with its pre-requisite Veterinary Professional Practice 1, centres on continual development of the skills and competencies required for veterinary employability. Students will integrate aspects of anatomy, clinical skills and diagnostic imaging to enable ...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 (Early-Start) Year:2024

This subject provides Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students ongoing study of the principles of diagnostic and management processes. Students will be given opportunities to apply these principles in the context of a variety of species and disease states in practical classes. Students will have th...

Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 (Early-Start) Year:2024

Building on the suite of pre-requisite Veterinary Professional Practice subjects, this subject continues the ongoing study of the principles of diagnostic and management processes. Students will be given opportunities to apply these principles in the context of a variety of species and disease st...