Dogs and Cats B (VETS90147)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Werribee)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject focuses on both the general principles of veterinary clinical practice and the specific approach to diagnosis, management and prevention of disease in dogs and cats. Content will be delivered in blocks based on clinical presentations related to gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous and non-specific clinical problems in parallel with presentations of the same systems in other species. This approach is designed to support students in the development of their diagnostic reasoning skills, and encourage a comparative view of veterinary medicine and surgery.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Collect and interpret information from clinical history, epidemiological data and clinical examination findings in an individual or groups of dogs and cats in order to develop contextually appropriate prioritised differential diagnoses in dogs and cats with gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous and non-specific clinical presentations
- Choose, perform and interpret diagnostic testing in order to establish a definitive diagnosis in dogs and cats with gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous and non-specific clinical presentations
- Formulate and recommend appropriate strategies that promote preventative health and that address common and important medical and surgical conditions in dogs and cats with gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous and non-specific clinical presentations, taking into account prognostic, economic, public health and animal welfare considerations
- Describe techniques for humane euthanasia of dogs and cats
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will have developed:
- An in-depth understanding of specific veterinary clinical disciplines
- Manual dexterity and technical skills in the practical application of these disciplines
- The ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, to trouble-shoot technical difficulties and to seek accurate solutions to complex biological problems
- The capacity to apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to problem-solving
- Advanced experience in observation, interpretation of complex data, problem-solving, time management, record-keeping and communication in both written and verbal formats
Last updated: 6 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90142 | Dogs and Cats A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
| VETS90141 | Veterinary Professional Practice 3 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90148 | Ruminants and Camelids B | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
| VETS90149 | Horses B | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90150 | Wildlife, Aquaculture, Exotics and Pigs | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
All students are to enrol in these corequisite subjects unless directed by the Melbourne Veterinary School
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
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: 6 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written test
| Mid semester | 35% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 45% |
Aggregate Mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A | |
Up to four online quizzes, each equally weighted
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Last updated: 6 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinators Peta Rak, Jennifer Carter, and Maija Hagman Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 112 hours of lectures, practical classes and workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 14 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 25 July 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
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Last updated: 6 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 6 March 2025