Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine

With the exception of companion animals, the 21st- century veterinarian is less concerned with the individual animal than with herd health and the prevention of infectious diseases. An important task of the modern veterinarian involves the production method and the safety of food.

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Bachelor's Programme

3 year 180 credits

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

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First year

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1 General Courses

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Study of the Vertebrates and General Anatomy of Domestic Animals	1	year	nl	Pieter Cornillie	13

Anorganic Chemistry	1	sem 1	nl	Isabel Van Driessche	5

Medical Physics and Radioprotection	1	sem 1	nl	Klaus Bacher	6

Biomedical Statistics, Computational Biology and Information Acquisition	1	sem 1	nl	Luc Duchateau	5

Cell Biology and General Histology	1	sem 1	nl	Wim Van Den Broeck	7

Bio-organic Chemistry	1	sem 2	nl	Niek Sanders	6

Embryology and Teratology	1	sem 2	nl	Pieter Cornillie	6

Ethology, Animal Ethics, Study of Breeds and Exterior Appreciation	1	sem 2	nl	Christel Moons	8

Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics	1	sem 2	nl	Jeroen Dewulf	4

2 Elective Courses

5 to 6 credits to be selected from the complete UGent study guide, including the university-wide electives, after approval by the faculty.

Second year

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1 General Courses

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Biochemistry I	2	sem 1	nl	Evelyne Meyer	5

Microscopic Anatomy	2	sem 1	nl	Wim Van Den Broeck	8

Physiology and Pathophysiology I	2	sem 1	nl	Catharina De Schauwer	8

Molecular and General Genetics	2	sem 1	nl	Luc Peelman	5

Topographical en Clinical Anatomy II	2	sem 1	nl	Pieter Cornillie	5

Biochemistry II	2	sem 2	nl	Evelyne Meyer	3

Physiology and Pathophysiology II	2	sem 2	nl	Catherine Delesalle	8

Topographical en Clinical Anatomy II	2	sem 2	nl	Pieter Cornillie	6

Veterinary Public Health I: General Principles	2	sem 2	nl	Kurt Houf	3

Veterinary Public Health II: Food and Environmental Chemistry	2	sem 2	nl	Lynn Vanhaecke	5

Clinical and Communicative Skills I	2	year	nl	Annelies Decloedt	3

2 Elective Courses

5 to 6 credits to be selected from the complete UGent study guide, including the university-wide electives, after approval by the faculty.

Third year

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1 General Courses

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
General Surgery I	3	sem 1	nl	Ann Martens	3

General Pathology	3	sem 1	nl	Annemie Decostere	8

Bacteriology and Mycology	3	sem 1	nl	Filip Van Immerseel	5

Immunology	3	sem 1	nl	Herman Favoreel	5

Parasitology	3	sem 1	nl	Peter Geldhof	4

General Pharmacology	3	sem 1	nl	Siska Croubels	3

Virology	3	sem 2	nl	Kristien Van Reeth	4

Medical Imaging and Radioprotection	3	sem 2	nl	Jimmy Saunders	4

Animal Nutrition	3	sem 2	nl	Geert Janssens	6

Animal Behaviour, Wellfare, Hygiëne and Housing	3	sem 2	nl	Christel Moons	6

Veterinary Public Health III: Food Microbiology, Technology and Legislation	3	sem 2	nl	Kurt Houf	5

Clinical and Communicative Skills I	3	year	nl	Annelies Decloedt	3

2 Elective Courses

5 to 6 credits to be selected from the complete UGent study guide, including the university-wide electives, after approval by the faculty.

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Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Study of the Vertebrates and General Anatomy of Domestic Animals	1	year	nl	Pieter Cornillie	13

Anorganic Chemistry	1	sem 1	nl	Isabel Van Driessche	5

Medical Physics and Radioprotection	1	sem 1	nl	Klaus Bacher	6

Biomedical Statistics, Computational Biology and Information Acquisition	1	sem 1	nl	Luc Duchateau	5

Cell Biology and General Histology	1	sem 1	nl	Wim Van Den Broeck	7

Bio-organic Chemistry	1	sem 2	nl	Niek Sanders	6

Embryology and Teratology	1	sem 2	nl	Pieter Cornillie	6

Ethology, Animal Ethics, Study of Breeds and Exterior Appreciation	1	sem 2	nl	Christel Moons	8

Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics	1	sem 2	nl	Jeroen Dewulf	4

Biochemistry I	2	sem 1	nl	Evelyne Meyer	5

Microscopic Anatomy	2	sem 1	nl	Wim Van Den Broeck	8

Physiology and Pathophysiology I	2	sem 1	nl	Catharina De Schauwer	8

Molecular and General Genetics	2	sem 1	nl	Luc Peelman	5

Topographical en Clinical Anatomy II	2	sem 1	nl	Pieter Cornillie	5

Biochemistry II	2	sem 2	nl	Evelyne Meyer	3

Physiology and Pathophysiology II	2	sem 2	nl	Catherine Delesalle	8

Topographical en Clinical Anatomy II	2	sem 2	nl	Pieter Cornillie	6

Veterinary Public Health I: General Principles	2	sem 2	nl	Kurt Houf	3

Veterinary Public Health II: Food and Environmental Chemistry	2	sem 2	nl	Lynn Vanhaecke	5

Clinical and Communicative Skills I	2	year	nl	Annelies Decloedt	3

General Surgery I	3	sem 1	nl	Ann Martens	3

General Pathology	3	sem 1	nl	Annemie Decostere	8

Bacteriology and Mycology	3	sem 1	nl	Filip Van Immerseel	5

Immunology	3	sem 1	nl	Herman Favoreel	5

Parasitology	3	sem 1	nl	Peter Geldhof	4

General Pharmacology	3	sem 1	nl	Siska Croubels	3

Virology	3	sem 2	nl	Kristien Van Reeth	4

Medical Imaging and Radioprotection	3	sem 2	nl	Jimmy Saunders	4

Animal Nutrition	3	sem 2	nl	Geert Janssens	6

Animal Behaviour, Wellfare, Hygiëne and Housing	3	sem 2	nl	Christel Moons	6

Veterinary Public Health III: Food Microbiology, Technology and Legislation	3	sem 2	nl	Kurt Houf	5

Clinical and Communicative Skills I	3	year	nl	Annelies Decloedt	3

2 Elective Courses 5

5 to 6 credits to be selected from the complete UGent study guide, including the university-wide electives, after approval by the faculty.

Learning outcomes

To have basic scientific knowledge of the development, normal structure and normal functioning, genetics, diversity and behavior of companion animals and food producing animals

Locate anatomical structures of animals through palpation and perform anatomical and topographical dissections of animals

To have basic scientific knowledge of natural sciences (zoology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, botany) and to use this knowledge to understand the functioning of the animal or the infectious agent

To have insight in the taxonomy, the multiplication and the spread of infectious agents (parasitic, bacterial, mycotic, viral) and in the interactions with their host

To have knowledge of the analysis, the microbiological and technological aspects of food and the related legislation

To have knowledge of the operation, the pharmacological processes and the disposition of veterinary medicines

Mastering basic principles of animal welfare, nutrition, housing and breeding, including regulatory authorities, and economic and epidemiological aspects of animal husbandry and veterinary medicine

To apply and integrate basic veterinary knowledge to understand the basic principles of pathological processes and the development of abnormalities

To have knowledge of the principles of radioprotection and the operation and interpretation of medical imaging

To have knowledge of the basic principles of communication and of preventive veterinary medicine in particular with regard to animal health, food safety and environmental aspects

Perform basic laboratory techniques, conduct general clinical examination of domestic animals and master the principles of asepsia, sterilization, injection techniques, blood sampling, suturing techniques and wound healing

Safe and responsible handling of animals

To have knowledge of the current and future applications of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine and veterinary management and the ethical implications thereof

Independently search for, analyze and value scientific information, both in the own language and in English

Independently make scientific observations and be able to interpret them critically and creatively

Selecting and applying optimal methods for morphological, pathological, microbiological and (bio) chemical research and interpreting the results

To have insight into the limits and uncertainties of current veterinary knowledge

Being aware of the importance of scientific integrity

To have knowledge of the 3Rs methods (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement) and their implementation

Independently critically analyze, assess and solve a simple (veterinary) problem

Logical reasoning for (bio) medical and veterinary problems

Dare to creatively solve (bio) medical and veterinary issues

Work accurately with theoretical and manual assignments and dissections

To have a critical-reflective attitude, for example by approaching problems from multiple perspectives

To communicate academically in writing with colleagues about self-acquired data and information from third parties

To communicate academically orally with colleagues about self-acquired data and information from third parties

Scientifically explain or defend an argument

To function in a team and perform simple coordination tasks

Use scientific and medical professional language

Mastering the basic principles of customer communication in a practice context

To have insight into the scientific and social evolution of veterinary medicine

Be aware of the possible social implications of new evolutions in veterinary or related fields

To be aware of the ethical and social consequences of selecting, dealing with, keeping and slaughtering animals in a national and international context

To be convinced of the important normative role of the veterinarian in the social debate on animal welfare

To be aware of the social role of the veterinarian in sustainable food production, food safety and environmental conservation

Contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge and the concept of One Health, with the aim of promoting animal health and welfare, the quality of animal care and veterinary public health

Extra Information Academic Calendar

Work Placements and Clinics during Summer Recess Prior to Start of Academic Year

From 08/07/2013 till 21/09/2013 work placements/ clinics can be organised for students who will have said work placements/ clinics as part of their student's curriculum.

(see article 2 § 8 of the Education and Examination Code)