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'''ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONCEPCIÓN'''

==ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONCEPCIÓN== <!----The University of Concepción (in Spanish: Universidad de Concepción), also known for its acronym UdeC, is one of the most prestigious universities in Chile. Founded in 1919, it is the third oldest university in the country, and it is part of the Council of Rectors (of Chilean Universities). It was the first University founded in the South of Chile, and the first to become a private-law corporation.  

 

The University of Concepción (in Spanish: Universidad de Concepción), also known for its acronym UdeC, is one of the most prestigious universities in Chile. Founded in 1919, it is the third oldest university in the country, and it is part of the Council of Rectors (of Chilean Universities). It was the first University founded in the South of Chile, and the first to become a private-law corporation.  

Its main campus is located at the City of Concepción, with additional campuses in Chillán and Los Ángeles.

Its main campus is located at the City of Concepción, with additional campuses in Chillán and Los Ángeles.

Currently, the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences operates on two campuses which are located in Chillán and Concepción.

Currently, the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences operates on two campuses which are located in Chillán and Concepción.--->

Veterinary medicine was primarily founded in the City of Concepción in 1972, under tuition of the Biology Institute attached to its own School, the School of Veterinary Medicine. Later in 1973 it was moved to the Chillán campus where the administrative structure was changed, giving rise to the Department of Veterinary Medicine as part of the Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences.

==History== <!----Veterinary medicine was primarily founded in the City of Concepción in 1972, under tuition of the Biology Institute attached to its own School, the School of Veterinary Medicine. Later in 1973 it was moved to the Chillán campus where the administrative structure was changed, giving rise to the Department of Veterinary Medicine as part of the Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences.

The Department of Veterinary Medicine later combined with the Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences and the Faculty was then known as “Faculty of Agronomic, Veterinary and Forestry Sciences”. Thereafter, Agricultural Engineering career was created at the Chillán campus and the Forestry Engineering was moved to Concepción campus. In 1993 the Faculty of Agronomic, Veterinary and Forestry Sciences was transformed into the faculties that currently belong to the Chillán campus; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agronomy and Faculty of Agricultural Enginery.  

The Department of Veterinary Medicine later combined with the Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences and the Faculty was then known as “Faculty of Agronomic, Veterinary and Forestry Sciences”. Thereafter, Agricultural Engineering career was created at the Chillán campus and the Forestry Engineering was moved to Concepción campus. In 1993 the Faculty of Agronomic, Veterinary and Forestry Sciences was transformed into the faculties that currently belong to the Chillán campus; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agronomy and Faculty of Agricultural Enginery.  

In 2002 the Veterinary Clinical Hospital was founded at the Chillán campus. Subsequently the Faculty (of Veterinary Medicine) changed its name to Faculty of Veterinary Sciences which then allowed for the creation of the Veterinary Medicine career in the City of Concepción in 2004. In 2007, UdeC Veterinary Clinic was founded at the Concepción campus.

In 2002 the Veterinary Clinical Hospital was founded at the Chillán campus. Subsequently the Faculty (of Veterinary Medicine) changed its name to Faculty of Veterinary Sciences which then allowed for the creation of the Veterinary Medicine career in the City of Concepción in 2004. In 2007, UdeC Veterinary Clinic was founded at the Concepción campus.--->

'''Education'''

==Education== <!----The curriculum offered by the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences educates generalist veterinarians with a scientific, theoretical and practical solid basis. Enabling them to play a role in the areas of animal health, public health, environmental protection, animal production, rural development, research and teaching in these same areas.

'''''Undergraduates'''''

 

''Undergraduates''

The studies of Veterinary Medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences last five years (10 semesters). It is a biological medical teaching, designed to train professionals capable to cover the occupational fields of the specialty.  

The studies of Veterinary Medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences last five years (10 semesters). It is a biological medical teaching, designed to train professionals capable to cover the occupational fields of the specialty.  

Besides a solid scientific background, the student receives a complete practical training, which allows them efficiently to apply the acquired knowledge.

Besides a solid scientific background, the student receives a complete practical training, which allows them efficiently to apply the acquired knowledge.

After successful completion of four-year long studies (at the end of the 8th semester), students are awarded the degree in Veterinary sciences. And once they have finished the five-year long studies (10 semesters) students are awarded Diploma of Veterinarian (Veterinary Medicine).

After successful completion of four-year long studies (at the end of the 8th semester), students are awarded the degree in Veterinary sciences. And once they have finished the five-year long studies (10 semesters) students are awarded Diploma of Veterinarian (Veterinary Medicine).

''Postgraduate''

'''''Postgraduate'''''

The Faculty of Veterinary Sciences offers:  

The Faculty of Veterinary Sciences offers:  

• Doctor of Veterinary Sciences (equivalent to PhD). Thematic areas of this program are Animal Pathology, Animal Reproduction and Biodiversity, which correspond to the main lines of research of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences.

•Doctor of Veterinary Sciences (equivalent to PhD). Thematic areas of this program are Animal Pathology, Animal Reproduction and Biodiversity, which correspond to the main lines of research of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences.

• Master of Veterinary Sciences in Hygiene and Food Technology.

•Master of Veterinary Sciences in Hygiene and Food Technology.

• Diploma in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine.

•Diploma in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine.

• Diploma in Feline Medicine.

•Diploma in Feline Medicine.--->

 

 

 

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