Part-time candidates are also required to complete assignments in the field. Candidates will also participate in consultancy work and extension exercises. Veterinary graduates undertaking this subject might anticipate developing a career in private diagnostic pathology practice, research, government departments involved with veterinary pathology and universities. Candidates will document fully at least 20 selected case studies, each not exceeding 3,000 words, including diseases of small companion animals, large companion or food animals, and birds or wildlife. This subject is offered within the affiliated institutions administered by the Zoological Board of Victoria.
Candidates undertake clinical duties under the supervision of veterinary staff at the institution.
Maintain a record of all cases attended during the candidature, and provide an analysis and summary of the clinical work, and diseases and management problems encountered. Course outline and requirements Research training, based on the conduct of experiments under appropriate supervision, is given in a selected discipline area within the field of Veterinary Science. The course is normally undertaken full time for at least one year. The maximum period of candidature is two years. Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisor and to present their work in the Faculty's research seminar program.