Learning Outcomes
Veterinary Medicine
Graduates of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine will:
- Investigate, analyse and interpret data to generate knowledge and to make evidence-based decisions in veterinary science.
- Apply a professional, ethical and socially responsible approach to all aspects of veterinary professional activity to advocate for and improve animal health, welfare, production and performance.
- Integrate evidence and apply clinical reasoning skills to develop a diagnostic framework and formulate solutions to problems affecting animal health, welfare, production and performance.
- Develop treatment, diagnostic and prognostic recommendations that consider animal and client needs, available resources, financial, legal and regulatory requirements and the social and cultural context.
- Promote wellness and preventative care, perform veterinary diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures and formulate posttreatment management strategies.
- Design and implement prevention and control programs for common animal disorders.
- Identify and respond to issues at the human, animal and environment interface and contribute to one health, food security and biosecurity.
- Attend to and promote the health, well-being and professional development of themselves and others in order to provide care of the highest standard.
- Communicate with, educate, collaborate and lead colleagues, clients and the public, effectively and with compassion, in diverse social and cultural contexts.