Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Public Health Management
Course Method
The Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Public Health Management (GradCertVPHMgt) is a coursework program comprised of:
- distance education units oftudy
- two short residential blocks.
Course Objectives
- To develop knowledge and skills in veterinary public health particularly veterinary epidemiology, food science, zoonoses, disease control, animal health economics and animal health policy development.
- To develop skills in leadership and project management relevant in the modern work environments of animal health professionals.
Who should do this course?
Animal health professionals who want a career path in veterinary public health and who realise a need for further training to support the technical and managerial aspects of current and future employment
Course Structure
Candidates must complete 6 core units of study, for a total of 24 credit points.
Core
- VETS7009 Animal Health Economics (Semester 1)
- VETS7025 Leadership, People & Organisations (Semester 1)
- VETS7008 Hazards to Human and Animal Health (Semester 1)
- VETS7010 Animal Health Policy Development (Semester 2)
- VETS7027 Project Management (Semester 2)
- VETS7004 Veterinary Epidemiology 1 (Semester 2)
Course Length
A part-time candidate will complete the requirements for the award in a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters. Exception to this can only be granted with permission from the Dean, within 5 semesters of admission to candidature.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor degree in veterinary science, animal science or equivalent or Minimum of 4 years work experience in a relevant discipline on approval of the Dean.