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Harper Adams University

PgC Small Animal Medicine

Name: PgC Small Animal Medicine
Price: £6254 GBP

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Veterinary Medicine

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This two year modular programme in small animal medicine comprises 21 sessions covering clinical pathology, cytology and endocrinology as well as the main body systems. An extra day of practical training will be provided in the second year focusing on cardiac diagnostics including echocardiography.

Objectives

Gain both a Postgraduate Certificate and a GPCert (SAM)
Develop new enthusiasm and confidence in handling your medicine cases
Provide an enhanced service to your clients and patients
Generate increased revenue in your practice
Meet like-minded colleagues and develop lifelong friendships
Meet and learn from world-class teachers.

Our Small Animal Medicine PgC programme now includes twenty modules, six of which contain practical components. The programme will be delivered using a combination of face to face and online learning, practical skills training and eight case-based webinars.

At the end of the programme you will have increased your skills, knowledge and confidence in dealing with more complex cases offering familiar and local treatment for the clients who trust you with their pets and accelerate diagnosis and treatment. Not only will you reduce the need for external referrals, you will increase your practice’s capabilities and income and also progress in your career.

Modules

Canine Infectious Disease

Key learning objectives: Compile a list of the major infectious diseases in dogs and cats, Describe the diagnosis and management of common infectious diseases in dogs and cats, Familiarise yourself with the clinical signs of significant imported diseases occurring in dogs and cats, Understand the principles of vaccination and vaccination regimes, Learn the steps involved in the pet travel scheme, List notifiable diseases in dogs and cats.

Cardiovascular Medicine I

Cardiovascular Medicine II

Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Cytology

Dermatology

Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging Practical Film Reading and Abdominal Ultrasound

Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

Endocrinology I

Endocrinology II

Feline Infectious Disease

Tuition fees

UK fees

Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£6,254

International fees

Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£6,254

Entry requirements

All applicants must: hold a veterinary qualification, have spent a minimum of one year in veterinary practice, UK-based applicants must also be on the RCVS Home Practising Register, whilst applicants based outside the UK must hold a qualification that would entitle them to register as a member of the RCVS.

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Harper Adams University has been providing world-leading, specialist education in the fields of agriculture, sustainability, and animal science for 120 years. It is now the UK’s market leader, by share of volume of students, for postgraduate degrees in agricultural and veterinary subjects (HESA, 2018). The university offers master’s programmes developed in conjunction with industry, across a range of topics related to agricultural production,...more

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