1. Studying at University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science (SVS) Dr. Lucio J. Filippich PH +61 - 7 - 3365 2623 L.Filippich@uq.edu.au

2. Teaching programs Undergraduate BVSc BAppSc (veterinary technology) Contribute to: BAppSc BSc BAgSc Postgraduate Veterinary coursework programs (MVSt, GDipVSt) Masters (MPhil) PhD Contribute to: Masters in Animal Physiotherapy Masters in Animal Studies

3. BVSc program Aim: Produce compassionate, caring graduates that are competent in promoting the health and welfare of animals. Program involves: Animal welfare Skills to care for healthy and sick animals Knowledge to prevent, recognize, control and treat disease Maximize productivity of livestock/ performance animals. Protection of public health in relation to animal products, particularly consumed animal products

4. BVSc program Currently based on St Lucia campus, but will relocate in 2010 5 year program 10 semesters of full-time study 80 unit program (8 unit/semester) Only offered full-time UQ School has history of: Excellence in teaching Among lowest attrition rates More “hands on” practical classes with live animals Current curriculum ↑ focus on clinical problem solving ↑ integration of pre-clinical material (e.g. biochemistry, physiology) Greater focus on development of students as “reflective practitioners” able to cope with stresses of practice life Electives in years III and V

5. BVSc program Year 1 NORMAL ANIMAL Animal Husbandry Molecular Basis of Life Veterinary Professional Studies Veterinary Biology & Histology Cell and Tissue Biology Digestion, Metabolism and Nutrition S&F of Musculoskeletal System & the Integument Animal Behaviour & Handling

6. Conclusion of normal animal Introduction to concepts of disease, including epidemiology, agents of disease, and tissue & animal responses to disease agents Applied Nutrition Molecular Genetics & Animal Breeding Veterinary Reproduction BVSc program Year 2

7. Pathophysiology & pharmacology of body systems includes pathology, pharmacology, toxicology and medicine Infectious diseases parasitology, bacteriology, virology & mycology Approach to animal management & welfare Elective BVSc program Year 3

8. Species-based medicine & surgery Principles of clinical practice Companion animal clinical studies Ruminant clinical studies Equine clinical studies Intensive animal practice BVSc program Year 4

9. Veterinary public health Veterinary professional life & practice management Practice rotations Small animal clinics (medicine & surgery) Livestock clinics Equine clinics Clinical elective BVSc program Year 5

10. BVSc Program Extramural study 8 weeks preclinical practical work 12 weeks clinical practical work 1 week in abattoir Progression Supplementary examinations Year 1 Years 2-5 Grade of 2 or 3 to be eligible for supps Exit point students may graduate after 3 years of study with a BVetBiol Honours may be awarded as “on-course” honours for performance during 5-year program, or following an extra year of research.

11. International entry into BVSc Program Upper secondary school or equivalent English Plus BVSc prerequisites English Chemistry Maths I/B Physics or Biology Cost -Fees ~AUD $31 000 (2008) Applications through International Admissions Section, UQ

12. BVSc graduate pathways Highest employment rates of all UQ graduates Graduates find employment: # Urban and rural private practitioners in Australia, NZ, UK # Consultants/ advisors - government/ industry (especially food, drug Co) # Abattoirs # Quarantine and biosecurity # Educators and/or researchers with universities and governments Professional membership # Veterinary boards in all Australian states

13. Research areas and Centres Centre for Animal Welfare & Ethics Transport of livestock, livestock management, destruction of unwanted pets Centre for Companion Animal Health Obesity and diabetes in dogs and cats, human-animal bond Companion Animal Medicine & Surgery Bone, canine audiology, tick paralysis, avian medicine, anaesthesia Equine Medicine & Surgery Laminitis, endocrine disorders Livestock Medicine & Production Systems Poultry genetics & nutrition, reproduction, epidemiology, cattle tick and tick fever Pathology, Infectious Diseases & Biosecurity Wildlife viruses, prevention of viral diseases of poultry in village chickens in developing countries, antibiotic resistance in dogs, anthelmintic resistance in hookworms, whale acoustics, ornithology, Pasteurella Veterinary education