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It provides the student training in technology, scientific and humanistic quality to enable it to carry out actions that will enable it to prevent diagnose and solve interdisciplinary problems in animal and public health, managing production processes in livestock enterprises with sustainable development framework for quality improvement of life and human development.

Outcome Profile

Using knowledge and medical practice to prevent, control and eradicate diseases that affect animals. Participate in research and dissemination of scientific and technological development in their areas of expertise. Apply the knowledge and methods to optimize animal production pets the benefit of man. Apply their knowledge in technology, science and humanities to promote the sustainable production of animals. Participate in the development of Veterinary Public Health for the prevention of zoonoses, as well as in hygiene, protection and preservation of food for human consumption. Efficiently manage human resources and materials in production processes.

Establishment of training:
Polytechnic Institute of Santarém – Santarém School of Agricultural
2.
Title of the course of technological specialization:
Veterinary Care
3.
Area of training which includes:
640 – Veterinary Care
4.
Professional to prepare:
The technical professional veterinary care is that, independently or under
supervision of a veterinarian, carries out the planning, organization and
implementation of a set of activities in the care of animal health
either in the area of livestock, whether in the area of pets, or in
technology sectors in support of veterinary medicine, and laboratory testing
clinics.
5.
List of skills to acquire:
Support to carry out clinical and surgical activity under the supervision of the Medical
Veterinary;
To support the administration of drugs, under the guidance of the veterinarian;
To sampling, packaging and dispatch to laboratory;
Perform laboratory procedures and techniques of diagnostic aids;
Implement requirements for accommodation and management of animal production and
company to ensure the conditions of welfare;
Run and control techniques associated with animal identification;
Run the techniques of hygiene and shearing of animals and production company;
Support for assisted reproduction techniques, eg artificial insemination;
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6. Training Plan
Working Time
(Hours)
Components
Training
Area
competence
Unit training
Total
(3)
Contact
(4)
ECTS
(5)
Management and
Marketing
Marketing
50
38
1.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Anatomy and Physiology
Animal
64
50
2.0
general and scientific
Biosciences
Biology
50
38
1.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Hygiene and health
animal
103
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Ethology and welfare
animal
90
71
3.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Systems
Livestock
90
71
3.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Introduction to
pharmacology
103
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Technical assistant
of diagnosis
103
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Medical Nursing
of small animals
104
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Medical Nursing
of large animals
104
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Nursing
surgical and
anesthetics
103
71
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Beauty care
90
71
3.5
Technology
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Epidemiology and
public health
90
71
3.5
context of
work
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
stage
465
455
17.0
TOTAL
1609
1296
60.0
Notes:
In column (3) indicates the total hours of work as defined in
Decree-Law No 42/2005 of 22 February.
In column (4) indicates the hours of contact, according to the definition in point
d) Article 2. and of paragraph 1 of Article 15th of the Decree-Law No 88/2006 of 23 May.
In column (5) provides an indication of the credits under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
System (European system of transfer and accumulation of credits), determined in accordance with the
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7. Subject areas in which the applicant must have approval for the purposes
under Article 8th of the Decree-Law No. 88/2006:
Microbiology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Health, Safety and Health at
Work; Informatics.
7. Number of trainees:
No maximum of trainees
In each entry of new trainees
15
Registration in progress simultaneously
20
8. Plan for additional training (Article 8th of the DL No 88/2006 of 23 May):
Working Time
(Hours)
Components
Training
Area
competence
Unit
training
Total
(3)
Contact
(4)
ECTS
(5)
Biosciences
Microbiology
106
54
3
Science
Chemical
Biochemistry
106
54
3
Biosciences
Ecology
106
54
3
Production
Agricultural
Hygiene,
Security and
Health at
Work
106
54
3
general and scientific
Technology
Information
Hardware
106
54
3
Notes:
In column (3) indicates the total hours of work in accordance with the definition given
Decree-Law No 42/2005 of 22 February.
In column (4) indicates the hours of contact, according to the definition in
d) Article 2. and of paragraph 1 of Article 15th of the Decree-Law No 88/2006 of 23
May.
In column (5) provides an indication of the credits under the European Credit Transfer and
Accumulation System (European system of transfer and accumulation of credits),
determined in accordance with Decree-Law No 42/2005 of 22 February

The Graduate  of Veterinary Public Health (GIVPH) is a dynamic research center dedicated to quality
human health and veterinary medical education in Taiwan. GIVPH is committed to develop the students into specialists capable of using advanced biotechnology and information engineering to meet national and
international needs in the broadest sense. The Institute aims at knowledge innovation and communicates
between industry and education/research organizations via various projects and activities. The focuses of
GIVPH include﹕

The surveillance, diagnosis and control of zoonoses
The prevention of epidemic disease
Hygiene of animal products
Detection and analysis of drug residues and toxins in animal products
Control and utilization of animal wastes
Ecology of tropical disease and vectors

Since many of the diseases and other public health issues that can be linked to animals are emerging across the world, veterinary public heath has gained more important than ever. Veterinarians play an important role in combining veterinary science and public health to promote and protect human health. As a result, public health veterinarians are increasingly in demand. Our program is a multidisciplinary course addressing food safety, food and animal production, epidemiology of infectious diseases, zoonoses, emerging diseases, animal waste management, antimicrobial resistance, risk analysis and other issues related to human health. The program is obligated to produce professionals with knowledge and skills, who can maintain the health of animal and human populations through an understanding and application of veterinary science. Only a thesis M.S. degree is offered

Veterinary Science provides world-class veterinary and para-veterinary education. Its programmes focus on improving maintenance of animal health, welfare, production, veterinary public health and the conservation of natural resources, thereby developing the welfare of communities in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Faculty’s track record for conducting innovative and ethically approved research through centres of excellence is internationally recognised.

GENERAL
The degree programme structure for Veterinary Science was changed to a 3-year BSc degree programme followed by a 4-year BVSc degree programme. The BSc programme is custom-made for Veterinary Science and is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Faculty of Veterinary Science of the University of Pretoria. The BVSc degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort.

LANGUAGE MEDIUM
Lectures are only presented in English in both these programmes.

UP ADMISSIONS TEST
The UP Admission Test is not applicable to applicants to the University Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.

* Kindly note that the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing is under review with the purpose of upgrading the qualification to a 3-year BSc degree. Inquiries can be directed to Tel +27 (0)12 529 8061 or +27 (0)12 529 8476.

** Note that the subject Life Orientation is not included when calculating APS.

SELECTION
Both programmes involve selection procedures based on academic merit and an interview, if required.

Selection for the BVSc degree will take place after the successful completion of all the first and secondyear modules of BSc(Veterinary Biology) for admission to the third year. Students who are selected to continue with the third year of Veterinary Biology may continue with the BVSc programme if they complete their third year successfully. The total number of students in the BVSc degree programme will be restricted to 135 students.

No Area 9 – Veterinary Science
Scientific-disciplinary sectors: AGR/19 – VET/03 – VET/04 – VET/05 – VET/06
Head Office: Department of Animal Pathology, Hygiene and Veterinary Public Health
Structure competitor: Department of Veterinary Sciences and Technologies for Food Safety
Duration: 3 years
Coordinator: Prof. Paola Sartorelli – Department of Animal Pathology, Hygiene and Veterinary Public Health – Section of General Pathology and Parasitology – via Celoria 10 – 20133 Milano
Curricula: 4
1) Comparative Pathology of domestic animals and wild
2) Control of integrated parasitic diseases
3) Quality control and safety in livestock production and processing and marketing of foods of animal origin
4) Epidemiology and characterization of the main pathogenetic mechanisms of infectious diseases of animals of veterinary interest
Admission requirements:
Science / magistrale class: 6 / S Biology, 9 / S Medical Biotechnology, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical, 47 / S Veterinary Medicine, 79 / S Sciences and Technologies agrozootecniche

Veterinary Science is the profession for people who care about animals and want to use science to understand and keep them healthy. When you study at Murdoch you will learn to do that. There’s a fully functional farm right on campus, with cows, pigs and sheep. The teaching hospital is the largest of its kind this side of the country and our Vet Clinic offers animal care to near and far, giving you the chance to practise what we preach!

Veterinary Science is a major health profession with its own system of education, registration, organisation and ethics. Close liaison with veterinarians in private practice, government departments, consultants and owner-breeders has successfully established Murdoch University’s reputation as a leader in teaching and research in this area. The Veterinary Science course at Murdoch is consistently rated as the best in Australia.

A degree of Bachelor of Science is awarded after the successful completion of the first two and a half years and is a prerequisite for entry to the final two and a half years that lead to the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS).
What can I do with my Veterinary Biology/Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degrees?

As a graduate you will be qualified to register as a Veterinarian in Australia and many overseas countries. This will open up rewarding opportunities in:
Private veterinary practice, dealing primarily with health and production problems in companion and production animals.
State and federal government department disease control units in vital areas such as epidemiological, regulatory and quarantine services and in veterinary research.
Veterinary public health, especially in the meat, dairy and fishing industries and including quality control in food production, the prevention and control of animal diseases communicable to humans, and aspects of environmental pollution.
Industry, especially research and animal related fields such as pharmaceutical and animal feed companies.
Teaching and research in tertiary institutions.
Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for registration to practice veterinary medicine without further examination in Australia and a number of other countries including Great Britain, New Zealand, Malaysia, South Africa, Singapore and Hong Kong. The degrees are also recognised by the American Veterinary Medical Association which, after passing the appropriate National or State licensing examinations, makes Murdoch graduates eligible to practice in the USA and Canada.

International students please note: The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. requires overseas students studying at Australian veterinary schools to submit an English proficiency test when applying for a skills assessment for the purposes of migration. The only tests accepted by the AVBC are the IELTS (academic) or the Occupational English Test (OET). The minimum score required is a 7.0 in each section of the IELTS (academic), or a B pass in each section of the OET. Tests must be within the validity period of two years. For further information please contact Murdoch International.