Unit of Study VETS3006 Pathology - Pathophysiology of Disease and the Role of the Immune System (2025)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

complete 192 credit points in 3508006 - Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honours) AND VETS3004 - Pathology - Principles and Pathogenic Mechanisms

Unit description

This unit aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of pathophysiological processes and the role of the immune system in the animal body. Students will apply principles of immunology to the prevention of disease and will be able to recognise the pathological features of the common veterinary diseases and formulate differential diagnoses.

Unit content

Module 1. General principles of pathology and immunology

Module 2. Companion animal pathology and immunology

Module 3. Equine pathology and immunology

Module 4. Ruminant pathology and immunology

Module 5. Exotic/Native/Zoo/Wildlife pathology and immunology

Module 6. Pig/Poultry pathology and immunology

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2025

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

apply knowledge of gross and microscopic pathological processes of common veterinary diseases

analyse clinical presentations of common veterinary diseases to recognise key pathological findings and formulate differential diagnoses

apply knowledge of the pathogenesis of common veterinary diseases to effectively differentiate diseases while actively engaging in reflective practice

apply immunology principles to effectively explain the development and progression of diseases, immunological testing and diagnosis, and immunization strategies for prevention and control infectious diseases.

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