1

Field of study

Veterinary Medicine

2

Code

8640101

3

Faculty

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture

4

Eligible field of study

4.1

Same field of study

- Veterinary Medicine

4.2

Related fields of study (additional knowledge will be needed)

- Animal Husbandry

- Agronomy

- Aquatic Pathology

5

Academic Objectives

- General objective:

Training highly qualified trainees in veterinary medicine who have skills in detecting and solving veterinary problems proactively and creatively, have foreign language and computer skills, and are responsible and ethical in their profession

- Specific objectives: The training program equips learners

a. Specialized knowledge related to the duties and work of experts in the field of veterinary medicine;

b. In-depth theoretical knowledge as a foundation for developing new knowledge, continuing research at the doctoral level;

c. Ability to work independently and creatively;

d. Ability to detect and solve complex veterinary problems and propose valuable new initiatives;

e. Foreign language skills: ability to read/understand and write reports in the field of veterinary medicine. Ability to communicate/present research topics in veterinary medicine;

f. Skills in applying information technology to veterinary specialties;

g. Good sense of social responsibility and professional ethics.

6

Expected Learning Outcomes

6.1

Knowledge

6.1.1 General knowledge

a. Demonstrate general knowledge of Marxism-Leninism; Revolutionary line of the Communist Party of Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh’s Thoughts.

6.1.2 Fundamental knowledge

a. Apply basic principles, practical knowledge and in-depth, comprehensive, advanced theory in veterinary research.

b. Apply knowledge of foreign languages, informatics, especially experimental design methods as the foundation for acquiring professional education knowledge and study ability to doctoral level.

c. Apply knowledge on biotechnology and immunology in disease diagnosis, vaccine production, veterinary medicine.

6.1.3 Specialized/professional knowledge

a. Apply advanced knowledge of veterinary science such as veterinary microbiology, internal and surgical diseases, infectious diseases, parasites, obstetric diseases, zoonoses, pharmacology, veterinary toxicology in undertaking.

b. Apply knowledge on animal disease prevention; analysis, interdisciplinary management of livestock, management and management of the field of livestock and veterinary medicine.

6.2

Skill

6.2.1 Professional skills

a. Analyze, synthesize and evaluate data and information to provide scientific solutions to problems in the field of veterinary medicine.

b. Carry out in-depth research; offer suggestions and effective methods to solve complex problems related to veterinary medicine.

c. Manage, evaluate and improve veterinary professional practices.

6.2.2 Soft skills

a. Communicating research-based knowledge, discussing professional and scientific issues with peers and others.

b. Organization, administration and management of professional activities in the field of veterinary medicine

c. Communicate and coordinate in work with experts and partners using English.

6.3

Attitudes, Autonomy and Responsibility 

a. Actively engaged in research offers important innovations in the field of veterinary medicine.

b. Willingness to guide and guide others in the veterinary field.

c. Proactively draw expert conclusions in the field of veterinary medicine.

6.4

Foreign language requirement (before thesis defense)

Students should achieve (self-study) B1 certificate (level 3/6) according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam or equivalent

7

Structure of the training program

- Philosophy (3 credits) + Foreign language

- Fundamental knowledge: 10 credits

- Specialized/professional knowledge: 32 credits

- Graduation thesis: 15 credits

8

Referred curriculum

1. Putra University Malaysia https://vet.upm.edu.my/academic/postgraduate/

master_in_veterinary_medicine-38141

2. Vietnam National University of Agriculture

https://khoathuy.vnua.edu.vn/tin-tuc-chi-tiet/202

9

Additional knowledge for related field of studies

- Number of courses: 3; total credits: 8

- Names of courses (name, HP code, number of credits)

1. Veterinary microbiology (NN119, 2 credits)

2. Immunology (NS119, 3 credits)

3. Veterinary pharmacology (NN173, 3 credits)

10

Entrance Exam subjects

1. Animal physiology

2. Immunology

3. English

No

Course Code

Course name

Credits

Compulsory

Elective

Theory hour

Practice hour

Prerequisite course

Semester

General knowledge

1

ML605

Philosophy

3

x

45

I, II

2

Foreign languages: Students can choose 1 of the 3 following approaches:

- Submit a B1 certificate issued by establishments approved by the Ministry of Education and Training;

- Submit foreign language diplomas specified in the Master's Training Regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training;

- Participating in a foreign language course organized by the University specifically for graduate students according to regulations.

Total: 3 credits (Compulsory: 3 credits; Elective: 0 credits)

Basic knowledge section

3

NNN648

Scientific research methods – Animal husbandry & Veterinary Medicine

2

x

30

I, II

4

NN741

Veterinary Pathophysiology

2

x

30

I, II

5

NNY616

Advanced Immunology

2

x

20

20

I, II

6

NN743

Biotechnology in veterinary medicine

2

x

20

20

I, II

7

NN740

Applied Informatics in Veterinary Medicine

2

x

30

I, II

8

NNY603

English for Veterinary Medicine

2

x

30

I, II

Total: 10 credits (Compulsory: 8 credits; Elective: 2 credits)

Specialized knowledge

9

NN755

Veterinary epidemiology

2

x

30

I, II

10

NN744

Veterinary microbiology

2

x

20

20

I, II

11

NNY614

Pharmacological

2

x

20

20

I, II

12

NN752

Veterinary academic activities

2

x

30

I, II

13

NNY623

Internship curriculum

2

x

90

I, II

14

NNY624

Technology for the production of vaccines and antisera

3

x

30

30

I, II

15

NN748

Veterinary Internal Medicine

2

x

30

I, II

16

NN754

Veterinary Surgery

2

x

20

20

I, II

17

NNY620

Infectious diseases

2

x

20

20

I, II

18

NNY619

Infectious diseases of poultry

2

x

20

20

I, II

19

NNY605

Veterinary Parasitology

2

x

20

20

I, II

20

NN750

Veterinary Obstetrics

2

x

20

20

I, II

21

NN759

Veterinary Genetic diseases

2

x

30

I, II

22

NNY618

Diseases of companion animals

2

x

20

20

I, II

23

NNY615

Zoonotic diseases

2

x

30

I, II

24

NNY610

Diseases of Wild animals

2

x

30

I, II

25

NN751

Nutritional disease

2

x

30

I, II

26

NN757

Veterinary toxicology

2

x

30

I, II

27

NN758

Animal welfare

2

x

30

I, II

28

NNN635

Animal disease management

2

x

30

I, II

29

NNN649

Management of production chain of Animal Husbandry - Veterinary services

2

x

30

I, II

30

NNY607

Animal food hygiene and food safety

2

x

30

I, II

31

NNN629

Companion animals

2

x

30

I, II

32

NNY622

Veterinary medicine and public health

2

x

30

I, II

33

NNY617

Safety and biosecurity

2

x

30

I, II

34

NNY621

One health

2

x

30

I, II

Total: 32 credits (Compulsory: 10 credits; Elective: 22 credits)

Graduation Thesis

35

NNY000

Graduation thesis

15

x

I, II

total

60

36

24

1

Field of study

Veterinary pathology and therapeutics for domestic animals

2

Code

9640102

3

Faculty

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture

4

Eligible field of studies

4.1

Same field of study

Veterinary medicine

4.2

Field of study

- Animal Husbandry

- Aquatic Pathology

5

Academic Objectives

- General objective:

The doctoral program will provide the PhD candidate with in-depth, advanced and comprehensive professional knowledge, the ability to perform research study independently; have professional ethics; ability to collaborate and manage resources; capable of identifying and solving new scientific and technological problems in the field of veterinary medicine; can meet the working requirements from different research institutes, companies, state management agencies, and other social organizations.

- Specific objectives:  The training program will provide PhD candidates

a. Advanced knowledge in the fields of Veterinary pathology and therapeutics for domestic animals.

b. The ability to identify and analyze complex problems and propose solutions to solve research problems in the field of Veterinary pathology and Therapeutics for domestic animals.

c. Research skills and methods, propose suitable solutions, collect and organize research programs.

d. Foreign language skills for effective communication and academic exchange; ability to present and write scientific reports in the field of veterinary medicine.

D. Ability to adapt to the international integration working environment; capable for the leadership and influence on the strategic development; the ability to make expert recommendations with solid scientific and practical evidence.

6

Expected Learning Outcomes

6.1

Knowledge

a. Integrate systematically of in-depth, advanced and comprehensive knowledge in the field of animal pathology and treatment; as a foundation for independent and creative research thinking; master core and important values in academia; applied to the development of principles and theories of the research discipline.

b. Compile general knowledge about law, organization of management and environmental protection to apply to professional work organization and research to solve arising complex problems.

c. Structure knowledge of organizational management

6.2

Skill

a. Arrange scientific theories, methods and tools for research and development.

b. Re-organize complex problems and come up with creative solutions to solve problems; create new knowledge in the field of expertise; establish a network of national and international cooperation in professional activities; leading expertise to handle regional and international issues.

c. Scientific communication and exchange fluently in foreign languages; presenting and writing scientific reports

d. Executive management expertise in research and development

e. Discuss and disseminate the results of national and international research in the area of expertise.

6.3

 Attitudes, Autonomy and Responsibility 

a. Actively study and create new knowledge in the field of Veterinary pathology and therapeutics for domestic animals

b. Propose new ideas and knowledge in complex and different situations.

c. Adapt, self-direct, and lead others in your area of expertise.

d. Determined, expert decision-making

e. Show high responsibility in research management and in learning to develop professional knowledge, accumulate experience and promote creativity in the related professional fields.

6.4

Foreign languages requirement

PhD candidate should improve their foreign language skills to meet the requirements

7

Referred curriculum

Putra University Malaysia

https://vet.upm.edu.my/academic/postgraduate/doctor_of_philosophy-38149

No.

Potential field of studies and research topics for future PhD candidates

Full name, academic degree, academic title of the potential supervisor

No. of PhD candidate could be hosting

1

Epidemiological characteristics of animal infectious diseases and the host immune responses

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tran Ngoc Bich

2

2

Veterinary internal diseases investigation

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tran Ngoc Bich

1

3

Pathogenicity of Salmonella isolated from poultry in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ly Thi Lien Khai

1

4

Antibiotic resistance Salmonella isolated from poultry in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ly Thi Lien Khai

1

5

Antibiotic resistance Escherichia coli isolated from poultry in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ly Thi Lien Khai

1

6

Pathogenicity of Riemerella anatipestifer in ducks

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ly Thi Lien Khai

1

7

Epidemiology of coccidiosis in chickens in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Huu Hung

1

8

Epidemiology of roundworm in goats in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Huu Hung

1

9

Ectoparasitic infection in dogs in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Huu Hung

1

10

Obstetric diseases in cows

Dr. Nguyen Phuc Khanh

1

11

Viral animal diseases

Dr. Nguyen Phuc Khanh

1

12

Epidemiological investigation of zoonotic diseases in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

Dr. Nguyen Thanh Lam

1

13

Prevalence and virulence genes of Salmonella isolated from both animals and humans

Dr. Nguyen Khanh Thuan

1

14

Prevalence and virulence genes of E. coli isolated from both animals and humans

Dr. Nguyen Khanh Thuan

1

No

Course Code

Course name

Credits

Compulsory

Elective

Theory hour

Practice hour

Prerequisite course

Semester

General knowledge section

1

ML605

Philosophy

3

x

45

I, II

Total: 3 credits (Compulsory 3 credits; Elective: 0 credits)

Fundamental knowledge

2

NNN648

Scientific research methods – Animal husbandry & Veterinary Medicine

2

x

30

I, II

3

NN741

Veterinary Pathophysiology

2

x

30

I, II

4

NNY624

Technology for the production of vaccines and antisera

3

x

30

30

I, II

5

NN743

Biotechnology in veterinary medicine

2

x

20

20

I, II

6

NN740

Applied Informatics in Veterinary Medicine

2

x

20

20

I, II

7

NNY603

English for Veterinary Medicine

2

x

30

I, II

Total: 11 credits (Compulsory 9 credits; Elective: 2 credits)

Specialized knowledge

8

NN755

Veterinary epidemiology

2

x

30

I, II

9

NN744

Veterinary microbiology

2

x

20

20

I, II

ten

NN748

Veterinary Internal Medicine

2

x

30

I, II

11

NN754

Veterinary Surgery

2

x

20

20

I, II

12

NNY620

Infectious diseases

2

x

20

20

I, II

13

NNY619

Infectious diseases of poultry

2

x

20

20

I, II

14

NNY605

Veterinary Parasitology

2

x

20

20

I, II

15

NN750

Veterinary Obstetrics

2

x

20

20

I, II

16

NNY618

Diseases of companion animals

2

x

20

20

I, II

17

NNY608

Zoonotic diseases

2

x

30

I, II

18

NN751

Nutritional disease

2

x

30

I, II

19

NNY606

Pharmacological

2

x

20

20

I, II

20

NN758

Animal welfare

2

x

30

I, II

21

NNY607

Animal food hygiene and food safety

2

x

30

I, II

22

NNY622

Veterinary public health

2

x

30

I, II

Total: 16 credits (Compulsory 2 credits; Elective: 14 credits)

total

30

14

18

No

Course Code

Course name

Credits

Compulsory

Elective

Theory hour

Practice hour

Prerequisite course

Semester

1

NN741

Veterinary Pathophysiology

2

x

20

20

I, II

2

NNY616

Advanced Immunology

2

x

20

20

I, II

3

NN740

Applied Informatics in Veterinary Medicine

2

x

20

20

I, II

4

NNY603

English for Veterinary Medicine

2

x

30

I, II

5

NN743

Biotechnology in veterinary medicine

2

x

30

I, II

6

NN755

Veterinary epidemiology

2

x

30

I, II

7

NN744

Veterinary microbiology

2

x

20

20

I, II

8

NN748

Veterinary Internal Medicine

2

x

20

20

I, II

9

NN754

Veterinary Surgery

2

x

20

20

I, II

10

NNY620

Infectious diseases

2

x

20

20

I, II

11

NNY619

Infectious diseases of poultry

2

x

20

20

I, II

12

NNY605

Veterinary Parasitology

2

x

20

20

I, II

13

NN750

Veterinary Obstetrics

2

x

20

20

I, II

14

NNY618

Diseases of companion animals

2

x

20

20

I, II

15

NNY608

Zoonotic diseases

2

x

20

20

I, II

16

NN751

Nutritional disease

2

x

30

I, II

17

NNY606

Pharmacological

2

x

20

20

I, II

18

NN758

Animal welfare

2

x

30

I, II

19

NNY607

Animal food hygiene and food safety

2

x

30

I, II

20

NNY622

Veterinary public health

2

x

30

I, II

total

10

4

6

No

Course Code

Course name

Credits

Compulsory

Elective

Theory hour

Practice hour

Prerequisite course

Semester

1

NN924

Molecular Pathology

2

x

I, II

2

NN925

Veterinary pathology research

3

x

I, II

3

NN926

Veterinary pathophysiology research

2

x

I, II

4

NN964

Veterinary internal diseases research

2

x

I, II

5

NN966

Veterinary Surgery research

2

x

I, II

6

NN967

Obstetrics and Animal Reproductive Technology research

2

x

I, II

7

NN970

Veterinary Parasitology research

2

x

I, II

8

NN965

Veterinary pharmacology research

2

x

I, II

9

NN968

Veterinary toxicology research

2

x

I, II

10

NN952

Tropical diseases research

2

x

I, II

11

NN953

Advanced Epidemiology

2

x

I, II

Total: 11 credits (Compulsory 5 credits; Elective: 6 credits)

total

11

5

6