Anatomy
The MSc in anatomy is designed to broaden and deepen knowledge in anatomy for those students who are already enrolled in the DVM degree program and who have the potential to combine the requirements for both degrees during the first three years of the DVM degree program. The program is also available to train trained veterinarians or other scientists, providing instruction in the basic aspects of gross anatomical, histological, and developmental sciences, with particular emphasis on areas relevant to veterinary anatomy, in order to be able to enter a career in teaching and research and/or to be able to undergo a PhD degree program by building upon the foundation already established at the MSc level, in any of these basic anatomical areas. The broad areas of studies in veterinary anatomy include, but are not limited to, aspects of gross anatomy, histology, embryology and developmental biology, cytology, neuroanatomy, comparative and avian anatomy, and histochemistry.
Anatomical Pathology
This program provides broad theoretical and practical training in veterinary pathology with special emphasis on diagnostic pathology. Knowledge and experience will be acquired in various diagnostic techniques and by making proper correlations between gross and histopathological changes with clinical and laboratory findings to reach an appropriate diagnosis. These skills will qualify successful candidates to work as specialists in the field of diagnosis of animal diseases, as well as in teaching and research related to this field.
Aquatic Animal Health
The veterinary profession is increasingly involved with less traditional areas of specialization, and marine medicine is one such area. The enhanced demand for fish products from farming (aquaculture), the ever-increasing pressures on the aquatic environment from human populations, and the use of fish as pets and experimental animals have resulted in a need for veterinarians with an awareness of, and expertise in, diagnosing and controlling aquatic animal disease.
Bacteriology
The School of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to providing graduate students the opportunity for in-depth study of bacteria and bacteriology topics of veterinary importance. Areas of study in bacteriology include:
- Study of zoonotic bacteria.
- Identification of novel bacterial species, environments or relationships.
- Identification of antimicrobial resistance trends in bacteria.
- Molecular analysis of bacterial components and pathways.
- Study of interrelationships between bacteria and environment.
- Study of host-pathogenic/symbiotic bacteria interrelationships.
- Clinical, diagnostic and public awareness applications of bacteriological studies.
Clinical Pathology
Clinical pathology is an important branch of veterinary medicine. Better understanding of this subject helps to control the majority of routine and critical medical decisions and is central to the advancement of scientific research. Considering the importance of clinical pathology in various fields, such as clinical practice, referral or diagnostic laboratories, pharmacology industry, and research, the School of Veterinary Medicine offers a program leading to the MSc degree in veterinary clinical pathology. This program focuses on basic and advanced levels of information in clinical pathology, accompanied by research, and deals with three major areas: hematology, biochemistry, and diagnostic cytology.
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
The goal of this program is to provide advanced training in the field of large animal clinical sciences. During this program, the student will be exposed to the fundamentals of research through various graduate courses and original research. The program will produce graduates with advanced analytical and research skills, required to pursue doctoral research or an academic career in large animal clinical sciences.
Parasitology
Veterinary parasitology is an integral part of veterinary medicine. All domestic animals, avian, wildlife, and exotic species harbor parasites. Many of these parasites are zoonotic and pose a public health risk. This program focuses on the biology, epidemiology, and control of clinically important parasites of domestic, wildlife, and exotic species. Emphasis is placed on clinical and diagnostic issues relating to host-parasite interactions and the development of evidence-based parasite control programs.
Pharmacology
The MSc in pharmacology provides a solid scientific base in fundamental and applied pharmacology. This program enables students to strengthen their future career opportunities in pharmacology or cognate areas.
Small Animal Clinical Sciences
In this program, students are trained to perform evidence-based clinical reasoning and decision making, critical thinking, and high-quality research in one of the specialties within the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. The following disciplines are included in this program: Small Animal Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Emergency and Critical Care, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Radiology, and Surgery. The program is designed to prepare enrolled students for an academic clinical career.
Virology
All domestic animals, avian, wildlife, and exotic species, and even plants, suffer from viral diseases. Many of the viral diseases are zoonotic (e.g. influenza and SARS) and are of significant public health importance. There is a real need for more specialists in veterinary virology to serve as clinicians, teachers, researchers, and those involved in varied aspects of comparative medicine. This program focuses on fundamental principles of virology through theoretical and practical training in veterinary virology with special emphasis on diagnostic and preventive measures.
Wildlife Medicine
In response to the growing need for veterinarians trained in wildlife conservation, the Veterinary Medicine program offers an MSc in wildlife conservation medicine. Aspects of conservation biology and veterinary medicine are integrated to highlight the interdependency of animal, human, and environmental health. In addition to research activities, the course content also covers wildlife conservation and protected area management; diseases/parasites of free-ranging wildlife; and the management of free-ranging wildlife, including disease investigation, management, epidemiology, and wildlife immobilization.