Veterinary Public Health and Pathology (VETS5012)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
Two Semesters
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
4 Practical or Laboratory hours
Prerequisite
4th year of the BVetSc program
Assessment methods
Theory exam (45%), VPH assignment (15%), abattoir practical assignment (15%), rotation activities and assessments (25%)
Course enquiries
Dr Rowland Cobbold
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
Students' knowledge and skills in microbiology, epidemiology, veterinary and human medicine, veterinary pathology, livestock production and welfare, and natural resource management are applied to human health and environmental protection. The course provides a base understanding of zoonotic diseases and food production security that can be built upon by both the practicing veterinarian and for those intending to develop a career in veterinary public health. The Applied Diagnostic Pathology component provides students with practical skills and knoweledge relating to professional practice, and advances students' experience in disease diagnosis.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | Gatton | Internal | Profile unavailable |
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 |