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Conservation Medicine (Online Learning) PgCert (ICL)

Conservation Medicine (Online Learning) PgCert (ICL)

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Study mode

Online

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Medicine (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Conservation Medicine is an established field that continues to evolve as we develop our ability to study the complex relationships and interactions between animal health, human health and ecosystem health. It emerged in the 1990s as a response to the need for a more holistic and interdisciplinary approach to the conservation of biodiversity. In particular, the importance of health in many conservation issues was widely recognised. With its foundation in the principles of conservation biology, Conservation Medicine incorporates contributions from: the health sciences; ecology; the social sciences; It may be regarded as the application of One Health to the conservation of biodiversity.

How will I learn?

This programme provides veterinarians with the skills, knowledge and global networks required to become effective practitioners of Conservation Medicine. It is an online programme and the flexible and part-time format allows participants to achieve a world-class award while maintaining busy professional and personal commitments.

Modules

This course is designed to introduce the student to the core concepts and historical background underlying the emerging discipline of Conservation Medicine and the approach to the practice of ecological health. It will provide a broad overview of the key issues in this field that will be dealt with in further depth and detail in year 2 courses, using relevant examples to illustrate the major problems and challenges. In particular it will explore the inter-disciplinary nature of Conservation Medicine and the role of the veterinarian within this framework.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£6,370

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£6,370

Entry requirements

A degree in veterinary medicine (BVM&S, Veterinary Medicine or equivalent).