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University of Nottingham: Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - Wildlife
| Institution | University of Nottingham |
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| Department | School of Veterinary Medicine and Science |
| Web | http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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 * 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 * 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
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry. Applicants must hold a veterinary degree and be members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Prospective graduates will be considered, but all veterinary graduates MUST have their MRCVS number for application. MRCVS registration should be checked on the following website in light of original degree docs no longer being a requirement: https://findavet.rcvs.org.uk/home/ Graduates from the EU or EAA must be graduates from an EAEVE approved or accredited veterinary school to be eligible. refer to the website. Graduates with less than 2 years post-graduate clinical experience must include evidence that, as an undergraduate, they undertook at least 26 weeks of extramural clinical placements (outside the curriculum) or equivalent experience. Graduates from the UK and Ireland do not need to provide this evidence since the degree is evidence of this requirement. |
| Location | Sutton Bonington Campus Sutton Bonington Leicestershire Loughborough LE12 5RD |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry. Applicants must hold a veterinary degree and be members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Prospective graduates will be considered, but all veterinary graduates MUST have their MRCVS number for application. MRCVS registration should be checked on the following website in light of original degree docs no longer being a requirement: https://findavet.rcvs.org.uk/home/ Graduates from the EU or EAA must be graduates from an EAEVE approved or accredited veterinary school to be eligible. refer to the website. Graduates with less than 2 years post-graduate clinical experience must include evidence that, as an undergraduate, they undertook at least 26 weeks of extramural clinical placements (outside the curriculum) or equivalent experience. Graduates from the UK and Ireland do not need to provide this evidence since the degree is evidence of this requirement. |
| Location | Sutton Bonington Campus Sutton Bonington Leicestershire Loughborough LE12 5RD |
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