Home Health, Medical and Allied Sciences Level 4 Diploma in Veterinary Science
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Level 4 Diploma in Veterinary Science

The Level 4 Diploma in Veterinary Science offered by OXQUAL develops advanced knowledge of animal health, veterinary science, disease processes, diagnostics, nutrition, pharmacology, welfare, clinical procedures and veterinary-practice operations.

Professional learning
Practical learning
Practical learning Build knowledge and skills for professional progression.
Overview

About this qualification

The Level 4 Diploma in Veterinary Science offered by OXQUAL develops advanced knowledge of animal health, veterinary science, disease processes, diagnostics, nutrition, pharmacology, welfare, clinical procedures and veterinary-practice operations.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Veterinary Science Fundamentals
  2. Advanced Animal Anatomy
  3. Animal Physiology
  4. Veterinary Pathology
  5. Animal Disease Processes
  6. Disease Prevention
  7. Veterinary Diagnostics
  8. Clinical Testing Awareness
  9. Laboratory Diagnostics
  10. Veterinary Imaging Awareness
  11. Animal Nutrition
  12. Preventive Animal Healthcare
  13. Veterinary Pharmacology
  14. Therapeutic Principles
  15. Animal Welfare
  16. Ethical Veterinary Practice
  17. Clinical Examination Support
  18. Treatment-Support Procedures
  19. Zoonotic Diseases
  20. Public-Health Awareness
  21. Veterinary Clinical Records
  22. Veterinary Practice Operations
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Veterinary Assistants
  • Animal-Health Technicians
  • Veterinary Support Staff
  • Animal Healthcare Personnel
  • Learners developing advanced veterinary-science knowledge
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop advanced veterinary-science knowledge.
  • Strengthen animal-disease awareness.
  • Improve diagnostic-support knowledge.
  • Develop animal-nutrition competence.
  • Strengthen welfare and ethical-practice awareness.
  • Improve veterinary-practice support skills.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Format: Written examination, practical clinical assessment and case-study evaluation.
  • Total Questions: 70.
  • Passing Score: 60%.
  • Duration: 180 minutes.
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