Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - Wildlife PGCert
University of Nottingham
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Course overviewThis postgraduate certificate (PGCert) equips qualified veterinary surgeons with the knowledge and skills needed to treat wildlife animals. The course provides focused training in the candidates 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 ...Read more

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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Olivia
09 Apr 23

The staff are really supportive and accommodating, the facilities are top class and there is so much to do on and around campus!..Read more

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Victoria
09 Apr 23

Sutton Bonington campus feels safe and welcoming. Good study facilities and food. The gym could be improved as it feels small and much less modern than David Ross Sports Village...Read more

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.

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Fees and £18,622 scholarship stipend are university funded

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This course is not available to International students.

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Olivia
09 Apr 23
Veterinary Medicine/Surgery MVM/MVS
The staff are really supportive and accommodating, the facilities are top class and there is so much to do on and around campus!...
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Victoria
09 Apr 23
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery BVMBVS with BVMedSci
Sutton Bonington campus feels safe and welcoming. Good study facilities and food. The gym could be improved as it feels small and much less modern than David Ross Sports Village....
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