VETERINARY MEDICINE
PROGRAMME: BACHELOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
I. PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Pursuant to the Decision No. 3334/QĐ-ĐHCT dated August 24, 2022 of the Rector of Can Tho University (CTU) on the promulgation of the graduate study programme, the Bachelor of Veerinary Medicine is described as follows:
1. General information of the programme
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Study programme |
Veterinary Medicine |
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Study programme |
Veterinary medicine |
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Programme Code |
7640101 |
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Awarding institution |
Can Tho University |
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Degree |
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine |
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Training Level |
Undergraduate (Bachelor) |
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Number of credits accumulated |
173 credits |
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Mode of training |
Full-time |
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Training time |
5 years |
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Candidate: |
People with high school diploma or equivalent |
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Grading scale |
4-point |
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Eligibility for graduation |
- Accumulate enough courses and credits specified in the programme with the cumulative GPA of the whole programme is 2.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale); - Complete all compulsory courses In addition, the overall GPA of the National Defense Education courses must be 5.0 or higher (on a 10-point scale); Not being prosecuted for criminal responsibility, not being suspended at the last school year due to violating CTU’s regulation. |
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Career prospects |
⁻ Technical staff at administrative and management agencies specialized in Quarantine and Veterinary medicine: Veterinary medicine Department Center, Department and Station of the Department of Rural Planning and Development. ⁻ Researcher at Research Institutes in the field of Veterinary medicine, Environment, Agriculture. ⁻ Teaching and doing scientific research in the field of veterinary medicine in secondary schools, colleges and universities; Teaching agricultural engineering subjects at high schools. ⁻ Staff at production and business units such as: Farms, companies that manufacture and trade pesticides for agricultural production. |
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Higher education after graduation |
⁻ Capable of self-study and lifelong learning, as well as self-development in the field of veterinary medicine. ⁻ Satisfy the requirements of studying at higher levels (master, doctoral) in the field of veterinary medicine. ⁻ Start ups: able to set up a business or direct in the field of veterinary medicine and agriculture. |
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References when developing the programme |
⁻ Self-assessment Report _AUN- 2012. Veterinary Medicine Programme, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Can Tho University. ⁻ Nong Lam University, Vietnam University of Agriculture and some other international Universities that have program of veterinary medicine. |
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Information about accreditation at programme level |
CTU has been certified to achieve the quality of educational institutions in the period of 2018 - 2023. |
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Time to updating the programme specification |
September 2022 |
2. The Veterinary Medicine programme has the following objectives
1.1. Overall objectives
Veterinary Medicine programme aims to train students with a solid political stance and ideology, professional ethics, good health; train them with high professional competence in both theory and practise, dedication to the profession, capable of meeting the country's human resource needs and contributing to the sustainable development of animal production and animal health in the direction of modernity, safety and efficiency.
1.2. Specific objectives
The bachelor programme of Veterinary Medicine trains Veterinarians with the following objectives:
PEO1: Train and educate learners to possess good health, ethical, political and professional qualifications to work and manage at state-owned agencies, research institutes, universities, colleges, business units of animal-food production and veterinary drugs to meet the needs of society in the development of science and technology in veterinary medicine;
PEO2: Train and educate learners to have practical approaches, effective and creative application of trained knowledge and new scientific and technical achievements in livestock and veterinary sciences to detect and solve arising veterinary and livestock problems in actual production, and in disease prevention management;
PEO3: Train and educate learners to form scientific working methods, systematic thinking and analytical thinking, ability to present, to communicate and to work effectively in groups, and to advance in domestic and foreign working environments;
PEO4: Train and educate learners to form ability to self-study, self-update knowledge, self-conduct scientific research and apply knowledge and techniques to continue the study path at a higher level.
3. Expected learning outcomes
Upon completion of the undergraduate programme in Veterinary Medicine, students will have acquired a solid knowledge, developed various skills, and demonstrated a level of autonomy and personal responsibility as follows:
3.1 Knowledge
3.1.1 General knowledge
PLO1. Explain basic knowledge of Marxist-Leninist ideology, the Party's policies and directions in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh's thoughts, as well as knowledge about national defense education, Vietnamese laws, Vietnamese society and culture, and basic knowledge of social and natural sciences.
PLO2. Apply fundamental knowledge of computer science and proficiency in English/French equivalent to level 3/6 of the Vietnamese Foreign Language Competency Framework (B1 according to the European Reference Framework) and soft skills in communicating with individuals and organizations both domestically and internationally. Student are able to conduct information research and undertake specialized topics, dissertations, and reports in front of groups.
3.1.2 Fundamental knowledge
PLO3. Explain basic knowledge of veterinary science, animal husbandry, and aquaculture; including physiological characteristics, breeds, anatomy, histology, nutrition, animal feed, and veterinary equipment.
PLO4. Apply knowledge of disease physiology, pathological anatomy, nutrition, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, toxicology, molecular biology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and veterinary hygiene in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of animal diseases.
PLO5. Design laboratory layouts, research proposals, and analyze data from livestock surveys, disease outbreaks, scientific research outcomes, and other issues related to the field of veterinary science.
3.1.3 Specialised/professional knowledge
PLO6. Address issues related to internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, animal poisoning, food safety for humans, and animal rights and behavior.
PLO7. Apply systematic knowledge of public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, nutritional disorders, contagious diseases, canine and feline diseases, aquaculture diseases, veterinary microbiology, veterinary law, drug testing, animal rights, and behavior in the diagnosis, control, and management of animal and aquaculture diseases.
PLO8. Apply scientific advancements in artificial insemination, reproductive technology, biotechnology, production management, and pharmaceutical testing in the livestock, poultry, pet, laboratory animal, and other animal sectors to improve and enhance animal husbandry and veterinary productivity.
PLO9. Develop fundamental knowledge of the field, specialized knowledge, and soft skills through practical internships at veterinary stations, veterinary offices, veterinary clinics, animal farms, animal feed and pharmaceutical production plants, both domestically and internationally.
PLO10. Develop computer literacy and language skills (English or French) in information research, reading, report presentation, and English communication in the field of veterinary science.
3.2 Skills
3.2.1 Hard skills
PLO11. Apply modern analytical methods to the diagnosis, prevention, and control of animal and aquaculture diseases; develop vaccines, biologics, and veterinary drugs.
PLO12. Apply creatively acquired knowledge and recent scientific and technological advancements to address issues in veterinary science, contributing to the improvement and protection of animal health and enhancing socio-economic efficiency.
3.2.2 Transferable skills
PLO13. Apply specialized knowledge, foreign languages, computer skills, and soft skills in scientific research, reporting, and communication with experts in the fields of veterinary science, animal husbandry, and aquaculture.
PLO14. Develop skills for working independently and effectively as a team; foster good relationships with individuals and groups.
3.3 Attitudes, autonomy and responsibility
PLO15. Establish stable political and ideological stances; citizen responsibility awareness; ability to adapt to the requirements of socio-economic development and occupations; have appropriate professional attitudes and ethics; organizational discipline awareness, service spirit, and job responsibility awareness; ability to self-study to improve professional knowledge and create new values based on learned knowledge.
4. Admission criteria
Pursuant to MOET's regulations on admission criteria and CTU’s yearly enrolment plan
II. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM
Pursuant to the Decision No. 3334/QĐ-ĐHCT dated August 24, 2022 of the Rector of Can Tho University (CTU) on the promulgation of the graduate study programme, the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine is described as follows:
1. Programme Structure
The minimum number of credits accumulated: 173 credits
General knowledge block: 51 credits (Compulsory: 36 credits; elective: 15 credits)
Fundamental knowledge block: 47 credits (Compulsory: 41 credits; elective: 06 credits)
Specialised/professional knowledge block: 75 credits (Compulsory: 36 credits; elective: 39 credits)
2. Curriculum
3. Study Plan
|
No |
Code |
Course name |
Credits |
Compulsory |
Elective |
Theory |
Practice |
Code PC |
Note |
|
Semester 1 |
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|
1 |
NS121 |
Animal Biochemistry |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
2 |
ML021 |
Ho Chi Minh Ideology |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
3 |
TN033 |
Basic Informatics in Labs |
1 |
1 |
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
4 |
NN109 |
General Microbiology in Animal Husbandry – Veterinary Medicine |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
5 |
KL001E |
General Law |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
6 |
TN025 |
General Biology A1 |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
12 |
12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 2 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
QP010E |
National Defence and Security Education 1 (*) |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
QP011E |
National Defence and Security Education 2 (*) |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
3 |
QP012 |
National Defence and Security Education 3 (*) |
3 |
3 |
|
20 |
65 |
|
|
|
4 |
QP013 |
National Defence and Security Education 4 (*) |
1 |
1 |
|
10 |
10 |
|
|
|
5 |
ML014 |
Marxist - Leninist Philosophy |
3 |
3 |
|
45 |
|
|
|
|
6 |
TN034 |
Unit Operation Basic Informatics in Labs (*) |
2 |
2 |
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
7 |
TN027 |
Practical General Biology A1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
8 |
NN103 |
Animal Genetics |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
9 |
XH023 |
General English 1 (*) |
4 |
|
4 |
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
20 |
16 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 3 |
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|
1 |
ML016 |
Marxist - Leninist Political Economy |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
ML014 |
|
|
2 |
ML018 |
Scientific Socialism |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
ML016 |
|
|
3 |
TC100 |
Physical Education 1 |
1 |
|
1 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
5 |
4 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 4 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
ML019 |
History of the Communist Party of Vietnam |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
ML018 |
|
|
2 |
TC100 |
Physical Education 2 |
1 |
|
1 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
3 |
NS276 |
Zoology |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
4 |
NS141 |
Introduction of Veterinary Medicine |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
5 |
NN100 |
Transferable Skills |
2 |
|
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
6 |
NN102 |
Anatomy of Domestic Animals |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
7 |
XH024 |
General English 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
45 |
|
|
|
|
8 |
NN105 |
Domestic Animal Physiology |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
17 |
11 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 5 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
TC100 |
Physical Education 3 |
1 |
|
1 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
2 |
NS320 |
Animal Histology |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
3 |
NN107 |
Animal Feeds |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
4 |
NN172 |
Probability Statistics and Experimental Design in Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine |
3 |
|
3 |
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
5 |
NN101 |
Animal Breeding |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
6 |
NS234 |
Veterinary Diagnostics |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
7 |
XH025 |
General English 3 (*) |
3 |
|
3 |
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
17 |
10 |
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 6 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
NN348 |
Basic Veterinary Clinic Practice |
2 |
|
2 |
|
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
2 |
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 7 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
NN121 |
Veterinary Pathology |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
2 |
NN104 |
Animal Nutrition |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
3 |
NS295 |
Veterinary Microbiology |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
4 |
NN114 |
Applied informatics |
2 |
|
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
5 |
NN318 |
Environment and Hygiene in Animal Production |
2 |
|
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
6 |
NN174 |
Veterinary Pathophysiology |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
7 |
NS119 |
Immunology |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
17 |
13 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 8 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
NS197E |
Scientific Research Methods in Veterinary medicine |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
2 |
NN120E |
English for Veterinary Medicine |
2 |
2 |
|
30 |
|
XH025 |
|
|
3 |
NN304 |
Nutritional Diseases |
2 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
NN338 |
Ruminant Production B |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
5 |
NN339 |
Swine Production B |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
6 |
NN337 |
Poultry Production B |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
7 |
NN324 |
Veterinary Hygiene |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
8 |
NS277 |
Molecular Biology |
2 |
|
2 |
30 |
|
|
|
|
9 |
NS279 |
Facilities and Equipment for Veterinary Production |
2 |
|
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
18 |
14 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 9 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
NS350 |
Farm Animal Practice |
5 |
|
5 |
|
150 |
NN348 |
|
|
|
|
Total: |
5 |
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 10 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
NS229 |
Diseases of the Dog and Cat |
2 |
|
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
2 |
NN536 |
Veterinary Biotechnology |
2 |
|
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
3 |
NN173 |
Veterinary Pharmacology |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
4 |
NN317 |
Animal Laboratory |
2 |
|
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
5 |
NS245 |
Reproductive Technologies in Animals |
2 |
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
NS329 |
Veterinary Surgery |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
7 |
NS230 |
Zoonosis |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
8 |
NN341 |
Veterinary Toxicology |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
18 |
10 |
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 11 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
NN303 |
Epidemiology |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
2 |
NS452 |
Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
3 |
NS453 |
Infectious Diseases of Poultry |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
4 |
NS349 |
Veterinary Internal Medicine |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
5 |
NN346 |
Artificial Insemination |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
6 |
NN345 |
Veterinary Obstetrics |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
7 |
NN499E |
Farm Animal Behaviour and Welfare |
2 |
|
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
8 |
NN333 |
Veterinary Parasitology |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
19 |
17 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 12 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
NS351 |
Clinical Veterinary Medicine Practice |
5 |
|
5 |
|
150 |
NS350 |
|
|
|
|
Total: |
5 |
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 13 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
NS271 |
Livestock Disease Management and One Health |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
2 |
NS229 |
Diseases of the Dog and Cat |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
3 |
NS120 |
Food of Animals Hygiene |
3 |
3 |
|
30 |
30 |
|
|
|
4 |
NS260E |
Law of Animal Science and Verinary Medicine |
2 |
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
5 |
NS271 |
Livestock Disease Management and One Health |
2 |
|
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
6 |
NN309E |
Management of Animal Production |
|
2 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
12 |
10 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
Semester 14 |
|||||||||
|
1 |
NN570 |
Graduation Project on Veterinary Medicine |
15 |
|
15 |
|
450 |
≥ 145 |
|
|
|
|
Total: |
15 |
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
3. Brief outline of all courses in the programme
Course Syllabi attached in Appendices.
4. Teaching and Learning Methods
The selection of teaching and learning methods is based on their meeting the learning outcomes of the course (CLOs), the objectives (POs) and outcomes of the study programme (PLOs) in order to develop students’ ability of knowledge discovery and construction. Depending on the characteristics of each course, lecturers use different teaching modes and methods. Teaching modes include teaching directly on or off campus (in experimental areas, production and trading establishments, farms...) or teaching online. Teaching and learning methods: Lecturers often use either one or more methods among the following: observation, field trip, project based, case study, problem solving, presentation, research, group discussion, lecturing, elicit, demonstration, game, self-study,...
5. Student assessment method
Methods are chosen in align with the course content and the T&L method; and ensures to the achievement levels of PLOs. Two commonly used assessment methods are: consummative and formative, including multiple choice, essay, short test, short answer, discussion, group work report, presentation, drawing, diagram, writing, portfolio, practice test, individual assignment, group assignment, Q&A, reports, graduation theses,...
The course score is marked on a scale of 10 and rounded to one decimal place, then is converted to A-B-C-D grading and score on a scale of 4 as stated by the regulations on academic affairs of the University.