Veterinary Medicine and Surger - University of N

This PGCert in Wildlife Medicine for Veterinary Surgeons equips qualified veterinarians with specialized knowledge and skills to treat wildlife animals. It includes clinical training in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, as well as a research component involving a clinical research project and case report. Successful applicants receive a scholarship covering tuition fees and a stipend.

Program Outline

Degree 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:
Exposure to clinical caseload and scholarly activity
Submission of a clinically based research project
Clinical portfolio and clinical case report
Reflective exercises
Clinical Training:
Diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients
Surgery and medicine
Submission of a case report suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal
Develop personal and professional skills associated with clinical practice

Outline:

Year One

Research Plan (10 credits):
Outline the background and study design for a research project
Identify resources and materials
Develop a timeline
Research Project (20 credits):
Demonstrate independent thinking and application through original research
Case Report (10 credits):
Document a clinical case with follow-up
Demonstrate understanding of diagnostic and therapeutic plans
Research Portfolio (20 credits):
Showcase research or clinical skills
Reflect on personal development

Assessment:

Clinical Assessment:
Research project on a clinical subject covering British wildlife
Clinical portfolio evidencing clinical training with British wildlife
Clinical case report in the style of a publication for a peer-reviewed journal

Teaching:

Clinical Caseloads:
Supervised management of cases
Case-Based Learning:
Clinical skills sessions
Clinical Supervision:
Oversight by specialist academic or non-academic staff

Careers:

Veterinary clinicians
Scientific researchers
University lecturers
University researchers

Other:

The course is not available to those who require immigration sponsorship from the University of Nottingham to study/work in the UK.
The successful applicants will receive a scholarship that will fund University post-graduate tuition fees and a stipend.
Applicants whose first language is not English must present evidence of an IELTS score of at least 7.5.

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - Wildlife PGCert

Program Overview