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==<small>ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONCEPCIÓN</small>== <!----Write below this line--->  

==<small><small>'''ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONCEPCIÓN'''</small></small>== <!----Write below this line--->  

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. <br />

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. <br />

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

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

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.

==ABOUT THE FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCES== <!----Write below this line--->  

=='''<small><small>ABOUT THE FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCES</small></small>'''== <!----Write below this line--->  

==History== <!----Write below this line--->

==History== <!----Write below this line--->

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.<br /><br />

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.<br /><br />

'''''Undergraduates'''''<br />

'''''<big>Undergraduates</big>'''''<br />

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.<br />

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.<br />

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

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

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).<br /><br />

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).<br /><br />

'''''Postgraduates'''''<br />

'''''<big>Postgraduates</big>'''''<br />

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.

==Departaments and Services== <!----Write below this line--->  

==Departaments and Services== <!----Write below this line--->  

'''''Clinical Sciences'''''<br />

'''''<big>Clinical Sciences</big>'''''<br />

Clinical Sciences department attempts the resolution of the disease either by clinical or surgical means allowing a healthy life of the animal population. The faculty counts with two well implemented veterinary hospitals (Chillán and Concepción) and well trained professionals involved in this labor.  

Clinical Sciences department attempts the resolution of the disease either by clinical or surgical means allowing a healthy life of the animal population. The faculty counts with two well implemented veterinary hospitals (Chillán and Concepción) and well trained professionals involved in this labor.  

* Clinical and surgical attention of small and large animals.

* Clinical and surgical attention of small and large animals.

* Hospitalization<br /><br />

* Hospitalization<br /><br />

'''''Pathology and Preventive Medicine'''''<br />

'''''<big>Pathology and Preventive Medicine</big>'''''<br />

This department's mission is the prevention and diagnosis of diseases affecting animals and diseases that can pose a risk to the human population.

This department's mission is the prevention and diagnosis of diseases affecting animals and diseases that can pose a risk to the human population.

* Animal health and public health.

* Animal health and public health.

* Parasitology diagnosis.<br /><br />

* Parasitology diagnosis.<br /><br />

'''''Animal Sciences'''''<br />

'''''<big>Animal Sciences</big>'''''<br />

Their role is to research and propose new strategies for development and improvement of animal production and reproduction, essential for sustaining the rural world.

Their role is to research and propose new strategies for development and improvement of animal production and reproduction, essential for sustaining the rural world.

* Animal production and reproduction.

* Animal production and reproduction.