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Unit of study_
VETS6408: Public, Industry, or Community Placement
2024 unit information
This unit of study enables student interns to identify the importance of veterinarians outside of conventional clinical practice in contributing to animal and human health and wellbeing. The unit involves a four-week rotation with a public or private organisation that serves the public good and/or underprivileged communities that lack regular access to veterinary services and is directly involved in community education and/or disease control programmes. Organisations that may be suitable for this placement include (but are not limited) to those involved with: Animal ethics and animal welfare; Veterinary legislation and animal policy; Veterinary product development; Population health and conservation; Diagnostic services; Zoonoses and food safety; Laboratory and epidemiological research; Outbreak investigation, disease surveillance and response; Animal disease control programs; Community-based animal programs.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
| Code | VETS6408 |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 and VETS6314 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply field, laboratory and/or critical evaluation skills and knowledge in pathobiology, epidemiology and veterinary medicine to improve animal and/or human health and well-being
- LO2. communicate to diverse communities and/or technical audiences through extension, education or other activities
Unit availability
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Additional advice
Four weeks of practical experience of professional practice as required within a public, industry, or community-based body that serves the public good and/or underprivileged communities that lack regular access to veterinary services directly involved in community education and/or disease control programmes.
