Postgraduate Course: One Health and Comparative Animal Models (VESC11041)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The course aims to provide advanced scientific skills. Students will address concepts of comparative anatomy, cell biology and physiology and implications these have when using animals as models of disease, degeneration or infection. Students will be given a clear understanding of comparative anatomy and physiology and how these are relevant to animal models with comprehension of 1) range of species used, 2) variety of purposes for which they are used, 3) the methods by which they are generated, 4) how they are assessed as valid models, 5) ethical considerations in using animal models. Training will be for specific skills in mammalian anatomy, and pathology, and laboratory techniques in infection and immunity including diagnostics.
The knowledge gained from this course will provide the biomedical scientist with a comprehensive understanding of key issues involved in animal and human disease research.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Covered by mandatory APCs |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Completed degree at Bachelor level in biological sciences or other relevant discipline. |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- ¿ identify the anatomical features of small and large vertebrates; ¿ understand the impact of disease on the host; ¿ perform basic pathology techniques
- ¿ use immunological reagents for research and diagnosis; ¿ explain animal models used in biomedical research and industry
- ¿ describe the ethics and requirements for using animals as models of disease
- ¿ understand the requirements for laboratory animal welfare, husbandry and legislation
- ¿ understand the concepts of One Health in relation to non-infectious disease
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Robert Dalziel
Tel: (0131 6)51 9233
Email: Robert.Dalziel@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel: (0131 6)51 3914
Email: Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk |
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