Veterinary Bioscience: Metabolism (VETS30017)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 disease.  Students will develop skills in the clinical evaluation of the liver, urinary tract and endocrine system, including the selection and analysis of diagnostic tests of hepatic, renal and endocrine function. 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the structure and function of the hepatobiliary, endocrine and urinary systems of different species
  • Explain the processes by which normal function of the hepatobiliary, urinary and endocrine systems may be disrupted, and predict the outcomes of these perturbations
  • Apply an understanding of the principles of pharmacokinetics to predict the effect of administered drugs
  • Apply an understanding of the mechanism of action of drugs that act on the urinary system to explain their use in the treatment of disease
  • Interpret data acquired from clinical cases, and apply understanding of the structure and function of the hepatobiliary, urinary and endocrine systems in order to analyse and interpret clinical problems related to these systems

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Permission of the Faculty of Science is required to enrol into this subject. Enrolment is limited to BSc students who have been selected into the Veterinary Bioscience major, leading to articulation into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

AND

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS30016 Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS30029 Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS30030 Introduction to Professional Practice
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS30031 Animal Production Systems 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

Students must also be enrolled in

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS30014 Veterinary Bioscience: Cardiovasc System
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS30018 Veterinary Bioscience:Respiratory System
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS30032 Animal Production Systems 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Students must comply with the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Fitness to Practice Rules, which are accessible from Schedule 1 of the Student Fitness to Practice Policy (MPF1345).

Current vaccinations for tetanus and/or documented immunity to Q Fever are requirements for enrolment. 

 

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Up to 5 online assessments of weekly case study exercises (each equally weighted)

  • 30 minutes (each)
Throughout the semester15%

Written Test

  • 1 hours
Mid semester25%

Written examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period60%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorSimon Bailey
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours94 hours of lectures, practical classes and case studies
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    Email - bais@unimelb.edu.au

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Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025