Program Overview

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - Wildlife PGCert

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.

Why Choose This Course?

• Clinical placement: Learn in a real clinical environment with our clinical associate Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital.
• 5th in the UK: Our veterinary courses are ranked 5th in the UK by subject ranking (veterinary science) in The Guardian University Guide 2024.
• Teaching experience: The successful applicant will gain experience teaching the University of Nottingham undergraduate vet students on their final-year clinical track rotations based at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital.

Modules

• Year one
  • Research plan (10 credits)
    • Clearly outline the background and study design for a research project
    • Identify the resources and materials required
    • Demonstrate an ability to develop a timeline appropriate for the course duration
  • Research project (20 credits)
    • Demonstrate independent thinking and application by means of a submitted piece of original research
  • Case report (10 credits)
    • Produce a written case report documenting a clinical case that they have had extensive involvement with
  • Research portfolio (20 credits)
    • Demonstrate the range of research or clinical skills undertaken during the programme and reflect on personal development over the study period

Learning and Assessment

• How you will learn:
  • Clinical caseloads
  • Case-based learning
  • Clinical skills sessions
• How you will be assessed:
  • Clinical assessment
  • Research project on a clinical subject covering British wildlife
  • Clinical portfolio to evidence the clinical training with British wildlife
  • Clinical case report in the style of a publication for a peer-reviewed journal

Entry Requirements

• All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications
• Home / UK students:
  • Additional information
  • All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications
• International students:
  • Graduates from the EU or EAA must be graduates from an EAEVE approved or accredited veterinary school to be eligible
  • 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

Fees

• Qualification | PGCert
  • Home / UK | TBC
  • International | TBC

Careers

• Careers advice
• Job prospects
• We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students
• Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers
• Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service
• We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors
• International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route
• Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses

Graduate Destinations

• Career destinations for our graduates include veterinary clinicians, scientific researchers, university lecturers and university researchers
• 100% of undergraduates from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation

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