Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Bachelor of Science with Honours (Fnd) - BSHF

Level 3 Core

Level 3

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Level 5 Core

Level 5

Programme Structure

Students will be recruited from the National Entrance Examination (Gao Kao). Minimum requirement for English must be 90 out of 150 for the exam in Gao Kao.

Students will be recruited from the National Entrance Examination (Gao Kao). Minimum requirement for English must be 90 out of 150 for the exam in Gao Kao. Offerings: All

Cite and reference work in an appropriate manner, ensuring academic integrity and the avoidance of plagiarism whether intentional or not.

Recognise the moral and ethical issues of investigations and appreciate the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.

Recognise and discuss the complexity and diversity of animal anatomy, form and function.

Communicate scientific information effectively in written, verbal and visual forms to varied audiences.

Apply knowledge and skills of animal medicine (zoology) to address unfamiliar scenarios.

Develop a systematic and analytical approach to solving problems.

Develop an ability to analyse, synthesise and summarise information, including published research or reports, in a critical manor.

Identify and work towards targets for personal, academic, professional and career development.

Obtain and integrate several lines of evidence to formulate and test hypotheses.

Recognise and apply zoological theories, paradigms, concepts or principles.

Prepare, process, interpret and present scientific data, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques, statistical programmes, spreadsheets and programmes for presenting data visually.

Obtain, record, collate and analyse data using appropriate techniques in practice or laboratory settings, working individually or in a group, as is most appropriate for the subject under study.

Develop an understanding of the ethical and other issues relating to animal welfare and demonstrate familiarity with veterinary and animal research laws and welfare regulations.

Design, plan, conduct and report on investigations, which may involve primary or secondary data.

Evaluate, utilise and present fundamental facts, concepts, principles and theories of animal medicine (zoology) through the study of molecular, cellular, physiological and anatomical processes, genetics, evolution and behaviour of animals.

Discuss the interdisciplinary nature and professional application of animal medicine (zoology).

Use the internet and other electronic technology critically as a means of communication and a source of information.

Demonstrate competence and progressive development in the basic and core experimental and practical skills appropriate to the study of animal medicine (zoology).

Use and interpret a variety of sources of scientific information: textual, numerical, verbal and graphical.

Undertake practical and/or laboratory investigations of animals in a responsible, safe and ethical manner.

Demonstrate the ability to understand animal clinical diagnosis and treatment and management and prevention and control of animal diseases.

Develop the skills necessary for independent lifelong learning e.g. working independently, time management, organisational and team working skills.

Course Catalogue

Animal Medicine (Zoology) - 46431 - BSc (Hons) (Fnd)