Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Veterinary Science School

Units

2

Duration

Two Semesters

Delivery mode

Internal

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
2 Contact hours

Prerequisite

VETS3010, VETS3011, VETS3012

Restricted

Enrolment restricted to Veterinary Science students only

Assessment methods

Progressive assessment - online practical quizzes, end of semester 1 examination and final examination

Course enquiries

Dr Francois-Rene Bertin

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) Gatton In Person Course Profile

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course duration

This is a year long course. It commences in Semester 1, 2017 and completes in Semester 2, 2017.

Course description

In this course, students develop skills in all branches of equine medicine, surgery and reproduction. This includes competence in the normal clinical procedures used in equine practice and an understanding of the scientific basis and case-based diagnostic approach for such procedures. Topics include: management and diseases of broodmares, stallions, and neonates, wound healing, colic and gastroenterology, opthalmology, respiratory syndromes, urological syndromes, orthapaedics, lameness and laminitis, neurology, dermatology and dentistry.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) Gatton In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) Gatton Internal Course Profile