Program Overview

Program Overview

The Dipl¶me d'Universitķ (DU) in Veterinary Psychiatry is a two-year university degree program that aims to provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate, treat, and prevent behavioral disorders in companion animals.

Program Description

The program is designed for veterinarians, medical professionals, and researchers who want to acquire a comprehensive understanding of veterinary psychiatry. The curriculum includes theoretical teaching, practical training, and research activities. The program is open to veterinarians with at least three years of clinical practice, as well as to veterinarians, medical doctors, pharmacists, and biologists holding a master's degree in ethology.

Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Veterinarians with at least three years of clinical practice for the clinical track
• Veterinarians, medical doctors, pharmacists, and biologists holding a master's degree in ethology for the research track
• Holders of the Dipl¶me d'Etudes Internes (DEI) in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine from the French National Veterinary Schools can apply for a "passerelle" (bridge program)

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Formation initiale spķcifique: 458
• Formation continue prise en charge individuelle: 3600
• Formation continue prise en charge employeur: 3600
• Tarif passerelle: 458

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• Theoretical teaching: 850 hours over two years
• Practical training: 850 hours
• Research activities

Objectives

The program aims to:

• Provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate, treat, and prevent behavioral disorders in companion animals
• Offer a comprehensive understanding of veterinary psychiatry, including its clinical and scientific aspects
• Enable students to acquire the skills necessary to improve animal welfare in their professional practice

Evaluation Methods

The program uses the following evaluation methods:

• Continuous assessment (20%)
• Memoire (20%)
• Stage clinique (20%)
• Note finale sur 20

Specificities and Prerequisites

The program has the following specificities and prerequisites:

• The program is open to a limited number of students (minimum 12, maximum 24)
• The program requires a written agreement from the pedagogical manager
• The program has a specific curriculum and evaluation methods

Public Concerned

The program is designed for:

• Veterinarians with at least three years of clinical practice
• Veterinarians, medical doctors, pharmacists, and biologists holding a master's degree in ethology
• Holders of the Dipl¶me d'Etudes Internes (DEI) in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine from the French National Veterinary Schools

Modalities of Access

The program has the following modalities of access:

• Responsable pķdagogique: Professeur Thierry D'AMATO
• Coordinateur: Dr Claude BEATA
• Renseignements administratifs: Universitķ Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Bureau des DU/DIU

Responsibility for the Course

The program is managed by:

• ZIMMER LUC (luc.zimmer@univ-lyon1.fr)
• cbeata@noos.fr

Indicators and Statistics

The program's indicators and statistics are available on the university's website.

List of Occupations (ROME Code)

The program is related to the following occupations:

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