To conduct and communicate the results of scientific veterinary investigation in a professional and ethical manner. Conduct of this research project may require veterinary qualifications registrable in NSW.

To conduct and communicate the results of scientific veterinary investigation in a professional and ethical manner. Conduct of this research project may require veterinary qualifications registrable in NSW.

This unit will allow students to be supervised in specific areas of study that are not covered in any existing postgraduate units in veterinary studies. The purpose of this unit may include: interest in specific practical or clinical subject area, allowing greater depth of learning following from core units of study at Graduate Certificate level; interest in enhanced knowledge of a particular discipline/species; additional learning required to support a research project or case report. Students must discuss learning outcomes, methods for achieving them, assessment and assessment criteria with their supervisor and submit documentation to the Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies by the census date of the relevant semester.
Learning outcomes: At the end of this Unit of Study, students will be able to: Discuss the major issues associated with their subject area; Interpret and critically evaluate scientific material or information in their subject area; Make informed decisions in their subject area and implement them; Clearly communicate understanding of their subject area.

This unit will require the investigation and preparation of a case report suitable for publication in a scientific journal. The case chosen should make a novel contribution to the veterinary literature. The length of the case report will vary according to journal requirements. Oral presentation(s) will form a part of the assessment for this unit, varying according to the required length of the report. Students should discuss the case regularly with their supervisor and complete a student/supervisor agreement form early to submit to the Sub Dean of Postgraduate Coursework
At the end of this Unit of Study, students will be able to: Identify, locate and critically analyse information resources relevant to the case; Identify and communicate major issues; Accurately describe the features of a case; Communicate the interventions and outcomes of the case; Discuss the implications of the case for future cases and/or research and what aspects of the case have made a novel contribution to veterinary science in the field of study; Demonstrate technical expertise within an ethical and professional approach. Conduct of this case report may require veterinary qualifications registrable in NSW.

Students will be rostered to consult with the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sydney (UVTHS) Medicine Service, primarily on first opinion cases. Students will be supervised closely by a veterinary specialist in small animal, feline or canine medicine or by a referral medicine registrar. Students will participate in the daily consultation, diagnostic investigation and treatment of primary accession cases. They will receive further training in problem-oriented medical case-solving and in diagnostic procedures on a case-by-case basis. Case investigation and management will be discussed on a daily basis at medicine rounds with colleagues in the medicine unit and with clinical instructors. Students will present cases at weekly specialist medicine rounds where academics, external specialists and other practitioners attend. They will participate in weekly medicine journal club, appraising and critiquing literature relevant to small animal medicine. This unit aims to re-inforce the principles of internal medicine as applied to the diagnostic investigation and therapy of disease in small animals. It focuses on implementation of the problem-oriented approach to medicine: defining the problems, identifying systems involved, localising lesions and identifying possible pathogenetic mechanisms of disease. It aims to show how application of this approach facilitates correct diagnosis and lays the foundation for advanced studies in internal medicine.

Students will be rostered to consult with the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sydney (UVTHS) Medicine Service, primarily on first opinion cases. Students will be supervised closely by a veterinary specialist in small animal, feline or canine medicine or by a referral medicine registrar. Students will participate in the daily consultation, diagnostic investigation and treatment of primary accession cases. They will receive further training in problem-oriented medical case-solving and in diagnostic procedures on a case-by-case basis. Case investigation and management will be discussed on a daily basis at medicine rounds with colleagues in the medicine unit and with clinical instructors. Students will present cases at weekly specialist medicine rounds where academics, external specialists and other practitioners attend. They will participate in weekly medicine journal club, appraising and critiquing literature relevant to small animal medicine. This unit aims to re-inforce the principles of internal medicine as applied to the diagnostic investigation and therapy of disease in small animals. It focuses on implementation of the problem-oriented approach to medicine: defining the problems, identifying systems involved, localising lesions and identifying possible pathogenetic mechanisms of disease. It aims to show how application of this approach facilitates correct diagnosis and lays the foundation for advanced studies in internal medicine.

Students will participate in second opinion, referral, in-house and primary accession consultations with the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sydney Surgery Service. They will participate in surgical procedures performed by the surgery service. Students will perform surgical procedures on primary accession cases and participate in a teaching hospital desexing program. They will be closely supervised by a surgery specialist or surgery referral registrar. Case management will be discussed at daily surgery rounds and on a case-by-case basis with clinical instructors.
At the end of this unit of study, students will: Apply effective problem solving skills, including consideration of differential diagnoses, and the use of appropriate and cost effective diagnostic aids to diagnose the common surgical conditions of small animals; Develop and implement appropriate surgical techniques for common conditions in small animals; Communicate effectively with clients regarding the management, treatment and relevant costs involved with the surgical conditions of their animals; Communicate effectively, orally and through appropriate sources of veterinary literature, with fellow veterinarians within the University and wider veterinary community; Work effectively individually and part of a team, including provision of support and advice to junior and senior colleagues; Demonstrate an ability to adapt to an environment of change and make decisions and act accordingly in unpredictable circumstances that might be encountered in small animal surgery; Demonstrate an ability to instruct/supervise junior colleagues in ovariohysterectomy and castration of small animals, through practical and theoretical demonstration of knowledge of the anatomy of the abdominal wall, urogenital tract, anatomical features that may complicate or facilitate ovariohysterectomy/ castration, advantages and disadvantages of open and closed castration.

At the end of this Unit of Study, students should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to consistently and accurately assess a broad range of animal patients in terms of anaesthetic risk by integrating information obtained from the results of a physical examination and the interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic tests; Demonstrate the ability to formulate logical, structured, flexible and appropriate anaesthetic and analgesia regimens for a variety of patients, including those which are healthy and those presenting with common disease conditions; Demonstrate the ability to safely induce and maintain anaesthesia in healthy patients and those presenting with common disease conditions. Included in this is the demonstrated ability to monitor, accurately assess and respond appropriately to changes in anaesthetic depth and to recognise and respond appropriately to complications that may arise in the perioperative period as well as the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to animals in pain; Demonstrate the ability to consistently maintain complete and structured anaesthetic records.

At the end of this Unit of Study, students will develop skills in the use of diagnostic imaging in small animal clinical studies including: An ability to interpret and evaluate the clinical and pathophysiological features of disease of small animals as related to veterinary diagnostic imaging; A demonstrable skill in interpretation and reporting of radiographic and sonographic images; Knowledge of special diagnostic imaging procedures, including radiography, ultrasonography and other imaging modalities, including the pharmacology of radiographic contrast media and their physiological effects; Ability to perform and interpret the findings of an abdominal ultrasound examination.

This is a post graduate unit for students admitted into the UVTH resident training program (an advanced learning program) and provides students with direct supervised in a chosen area of study aligned with their chosen veterinary specialist discipline (e.g. Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Pathology etc).
This Unit provides students with a Capstone experience, allowing candidates to consolidate their learning and develop their clinical skills and knowledge further in their chosen specialty. It also gives students the opportunity to participate in an externship, in order to meet ANZCVSc specialist requirements
Students are required to discuss learning outcomes, methods for achieving them, assessment and assessment criteria with their supervisor and submit documentation to the program Academic Supervisor before enrolment in and commencement of study in the relevant Semester.
Students must also outline their intention to participate in an externship prior to enrolment and receive approval from the program Academic Supervisor.

This is a post graduate unit for students admitted into the UVTH resident training program (an advanced learning program) and provides students with direct supervision in a chosen area of study aligned with their chosen veterinary specialist discipline (e.g. Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Pathology etc).
This Unit provides students with a Capstone experience, allowing candidates to consolidate their learning and develop their clinical skills and knowledge further in their chosen specialty. It also gives students the opportunity to participate in an externship, in order to meet ANZCVSc specialist requirements
Students are required to discuss learning outcomes, methods for achieving them, assessment and assessment criteria with their supervisor and submit documentation to the program Academic Supervisor before enrolment in and commencement of study in the relevant Semester.
Students must also outline their intention to participate in an externship prior to enrolment and receive approval from the program Academic Supervisor.

This unit will allow students to be supervised in specific areas of study in related disciplines that are considered desirable but not covered in any other postgraduate units of their selected stream.
Students must discuss learning outcomes, methods for achieving them, assessment and assessment criteria with their Primary Discipline Supervisor and submit a Learning Agreement to the program Academic Supervisor before enrolment in and commencement of study in the relevant Semester.

At the end of this Unit of Study, students should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to consistently and accurately assess a broad range of animal patients in terms of anaesthetic risk by integrating information obtained from the results of a physical examination and the interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic tests; Demonstrate the ability to formulate logical, structured, flexible and appropriate anaesthetic and analgesia regimens for a variety of patients, including those which are healthy and those presenting with common disease conditions; Demonstrate the ability to safely induce and maintain anaesthesia in healthy patients and those presenting with common disease conditions. Included in this is the demonstrated ability to monitor, accurately assess and respond appropriately to changes in anaesthetic depth and to recognise and respond appropriately to complications that may arise in the perioperative period as well as the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to animals in pain; Demonstrate the ability to consistently maintain complete and structured anaesthetic records.

At the end of this Unit of Study, students will develop skills in the use of diagnostic imaging in small animal clinical studies including: An ability to interpret and evaluate the clinical and pathophysiological features of disease of small animals as related to veterinary diagnostic imaging; A demonstrable skill in interpretation and reporting of radiographic and sonographic images; Knowledge of special diagnostic imaging procedures, including radiography, ultrasonography and other imaging modalities, including the pharmacology of radiographic contrast media and their physiological effects; Ability to perform and interpret the findings of an abdominal ultrasound examination.

At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Have a detailed understanding of the history, signalment, presenting signs, physical examination findings, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the common surgically treated equine diseases in Australasia. This includes surgical diseases of the musculoskeletal system, alimentary tract, respiratory tract, urogenital system, skin and eye; Have a detailed understanding of the indications for, surgical techniques, post-operative care and potential complications of the common surgical procedures performed in ambulatory equine practice; Have a detailed understanding of the management of equine wounds; Have a detailed understanding of appropriate anaesthetic protocols for field anaesthesia in horses; Be able to identify and appropriately manage potential anaesthetic complications, as they pertain to field anaesthesia.

At the end of this Unit of Study students will: Be able to perform a thorough lameness examination; including assessment of conformation, gait analysis, palpation, manipulation, and local analgesic techniques; Have a detailed understanding of the history, signalment, presenting signs, physical examination findings, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the common causes of equine lameness in Australasia; Have a basic understanding of the principles of podiatry as they apply to equine lameness.

At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Be able to perform a thorough physical examination of a horse (including the neonatal foal); Have a detailed understanding of the history, signalment, presenting signs, physical examination findings, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the common medically treated equine diseases in Australasia; This includes medical diseases of the alimentary tract, respiratory tract, cardiovascular system, nervous system, urogenital system, haemopoeitic system, endocrine system, skin and eye; Have a basic understanding of the clinical pharmacology of those drugs routinely used in equine practice; Have a basic understanding of the interpretation of common equine clinicopathologic abnormalities; including haematologic, biochemical and cytologic abnormalities.

At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Have a basic understanding of the principles of radiography, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy and magnetic
resonance imaging as they pertain to equine practice; Be able to produce radiographs of diagnostic quality of the equine lower limb; Be able to identify equine radiographic abnormalities, especially those of the lower limb; Be able to perform routine ultrasonographic examinations of the equine lower limb, abdomen and thorax; Be able to identify equine ultrasonographic abnormalities, especially those of the lower limb, abdomen and thorax.

The objective of this course is to provide advanced training in ruminant medicine. The course is conducted in a clinical setting providing for hands on experience and development of problem solving skills. Students will be presented with a mixture of case material that ranges from health problems in individual animals to health and production problems that relate to specific herds or larger populations of livestock. The emphasis of the program is to develop an analytical approach to large animal medicine based on sound science, a systematic diagnostic approach and a thorough analysis of available data. The extension of this process is a transition from a reactive problem solving relationship with clients to a proactive involvement in decision making, design, implementation, and monitoring of livestock populations to promote animal health, production, and welfare. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Develop a detailed knowledge regarding the pathophysiology of common ruminant diseases; Develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis of ruminant diseases in individual animals and an understanding of the implications for the population at risk; Implement management and/or treatment protocols for common medical conditions in ruminants; Develop analytical skills to investigate health and performance in livestock production animal systems; Design, implement, and monitor management protocols to promote animal health, production, and welfare in livestock populations; Communicate effectively with clients regarding individual animal and herd management; Communicate effectively, orally and through appropriate sources of veterinary literature, with fellow veterinarians within the University and wider veterinary community; Work effectively individually and as part of a team, including provision of support and advice to junior and senior colleagues; Ability to adapt to an environment of change and make decisions and act accordingly in unpredictable circumstances that might be encountered in a veterinary referral centre.

The objective of this course is to provide theoretical and practical training in ruminant nutrition. Students will evaluate the nutritional status of herds during disease investigations and develop experience formulating rations working with client herds. These experiences are anticipated to provide students with skills in problem solving nutrition related health problems and an opportunity to observe the health and production response of livestock to the varied nutritional management practices found in herds utilizing the services of the Ruminant Health and Production Clinical Service. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Formulate rations using available feed ingredients; Investigate and interpret the impact of nutritional management on livestock health and production; Communicate effectively with clients regarding ruminant nutrition and the interactions between nutrition, health, reproduction and production; Communicate effectively, orally and through appropriate sources of veterinary literature, with fellow veterinarians within the University and wider veterinary community; Work effectively individually and as part of a team, including provision of support and advice to junior and senior colleagues.

At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Identify indications for surgical procedures in ruminants; Develop and implement an appropriate pre surgical management plan; Develop and implement appropriate analgesia or anaesthesia protocols in order to perform surgical or diagnostic procedures in ruminants; Conduct appropriate surgical techniques for common conditions in ruminants; Develop and implement an appropriate post surgical management plan for patients following surgery; Communicate effectively with clients regarding the management, treatment and relevant costs involved with the surgical conditions of their animals in an Australian context; Communicate effectively, orally and through appropriate sources of veterinary literature, with fellow veterinarians within the University and wider veterinary community; Work effectively individually and as part of a team, including provision of support and advice to junior and senior colleagues; Ability to adapt to an environment of change and make decisions and act accordingly in unpredictable circumstances that might be encountered in a veterinary referral centre.

This Unit of Study focuses on components that allow a diagnostic veterinary laboratory to provide quality information for the purposes of diagnosis and prognosis. There will be opportunities to understand specimen handling and processing, safety in the laboratory, diagnostic instrumentation, aspects of quality control and assurance for laboratory results, and the establishment and use of reference ranges. Students will be exposed to the theory and practice of a wide range of diagnostic techniques and procedures.
At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Operate common laboratory instrumentation; Know safety requirements for handling and processing biological specimens; Understand aspects of quality control and assurance in relation to laboratory results; Understand the use of reference ranges; Know the theory behind common diagnostic laboratory techniques; Communicate effectively to colleagues results of laboratory tests.

This Unit of Study focuses on the use of haematological and biochemical tests in the investigation of disease. Faecal analysis and Urinalysis (all aspects) are included in this unit for convenience. Students will develop knowledge of commonly used tests and analytes, and skill in interpretation of results. Practical skills will be developed in haematology, urinalysis and faecal analysis. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Know and use the range of haematological and biochemical tests available for investigation of disease; Perform a full blood count; Understand haematological investigation of anaemia, leukaemia and bleeding disorders; Perform routine urinalysis; Perform faecal analysis; Identify cells and other morphological structures on blood films, urine wet preparations, and faecal smears; Interpret the significance of results and communicate these effectively to colleagues.

This unit focuses on developing observation, interpretation and reporting skills for morbid anatomy and histopathology. Students will perform necropsies and select tissues for histopathological examination. They will also be exposed to techniques of processing and staining (H&E, special stains and immunohistochemical staining). There will be special attention paid to describing gross and microscopic changes, and writing reports. Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of interpretation. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Perform necropsies on, and collect tissues from, standard species; Effectively describe and communicate gross pathological changes (necropsy and biopsy); Select fixed tissues for histopathological processing; Understand the theory and practice of tissue processing and staining; Examine and describe histopathological slides; Understand basic interpretive techniques; Write adequate biopsy and necropsy reports.

This Unit of Study focuses on laboratory instrumentation used in veterinary practice as well as in a commercial laboratory practice. Students will be exposed to in-depth theory and practice of a wide range of diagnostic techniques and procedures. There will be a greater emphasis on quality control and assurance for laboratory results. Statistical analysis of results and establishment of reference intervals will be an important component of this UoS. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Effectively operate common and advanced laboratory instrumentation; Know safety requirements for handling and processing biological specimens; Have advanced understanding aspects of quality control and assurance in relation to laboratory results; Understand the statistical evaluation of laboratory results; Be able to develop reference intervals for a range of biochemical and haematological tests; Know in-depth the theory behind common and advanced diagnostic laboratory techniques; Communicate effectively to colleagues results of laboratory tests.

This Unit of Study focuses on the advanced interpretation of clinical pathology results for purposes of diagnosis and prognosis. There will be a great emphasis on haematological and biochemical test analysis, with students being introduced to specialist topics such as bone marrow analysis, blood typing, coagulation studies, endocrinological analysis, protein electrophoresis analysis and acute phase proteins determination. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Understand advanced haematological investigation of anaemia, leukaemia and bleeding disorders; Perform bone marrow analysis; Perform and interpret coagulation studies; Perform and interpret endocrine assays; Perform and interpret protein electrophoretic and acute phase protein analysis; Interpret the significance of al clinical pathology results and communicate these effectively to colleagues.

This Unit of Study focuses on developing advanced observation, interpretation and reporting skills for morbid anatomy and histopathology. Students will perform necropsies and select complete ranges of tissues for histopathological examination. They will also be expected to develop skills in techniques of processing a wide range of tissues and staining (in particular histochemical and immunohistochemical stains). There will be a greater emphasis (compared to VETS6052) paid to describing gross and microscopic changes, and writing reports. Students will be exposed to advanced levels of interpretation. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Perform necropsies on, and collect a wide range of tissues from, standard species; Describe and communicate gross pathological changes (necropsy and biopsy) at an advanced level; Select a wide range of fixed tissues for histopathological processing; Understand the theory and practice of routine tissue processing and staining; Understand the theory and practice of histochemical and immunohistochemical processing and staining; Perform histochemical and immunohistochemical processing and staining; Examine and describe histopathological slides to an advanced level; Be able to interpret common diseases from necropsy and biopsy material; Write superior biopsy and necropsy reports.

This Unit of Study focuses on the processing and interpretation of cytological samples. This will include both fluid and solid tissue analysis. There will be an emphasis on description and interpretation of fluids and solid tissue cytology. There will be an expectation that report writing will be of a high standard. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Process cytological samples from urine, joints, body cavities and cerebrospinal fluid; Process cytological samples from solid tissue (including fine needle cell aspirates, imprints and scrapings); Identify and interpret cells and other morphological structures in fluids and solid; Interpret pathological processes and common conditions in cytological samples; Write superior reports for cytological samples.