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Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - Wildlife PGCert

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - Wildlife PGCert

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-25

Key information
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Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Veterinary Medicine

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

This postgraduate certificate (PGCert) equips qualified veterinary surgeons with the knowledge and skills needed to treat wildlife animals. The course provides focused training in the candidate's chosen field within a wildlife hospital under the supervision of an EBVS Veterinary Specialist in Avian Medicine and Surgery and an RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. The course comprises two elements:

Clinical Research

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  • Exposure to clinical caseload and scholarly activity
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  • Submission of a clinically based research project
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  • Clinical portfolio and clinical case report
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  • Reflective exercises

Clinical training

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  • Diagnosis, treatment and care of patients
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  • Surgery and medicine
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  • Submission of a case report suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal
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  • Develop personal and professional skills associated with clinical practice

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Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

Fees and £18,622 scholarship stipend are university funded

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

This course is not available to International students.

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2024 entry.

University information

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It ranks in the top 20 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024). It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100...more