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|Introduction= The [http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/ Faculty of Veterinary Science] at the University of Melbourne was the first veterinary school in Australia. The Faculty has a long history of excellence in all areas of veterinary science including research, teaching, clinical practice and support of the profession. Our veterinary program is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc., and internationally by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK). Accreditation is important as graduation from an accredited veterinary school is required by registration bodies before new graduates can be issued a licence to practise as a veterinarian.
|Introduction= The [http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/ Faculty of Veterinary Science] at the University of Melbourne was the first veterinary school in Australia. The Faculty has a long history of excellence in all areas of veterinary science including research, teaching, clinical practice and support of the profession.
===Our Mission===
*To serve Victorian, Australian and international communities by producing world-class veterinary science graduates, who are able to solve health, welfare and management problems for a variety of domestic species (including food animal, equine and companion animal);
*To advance knowledge through high-quality research, graduate training and professional continuing education;
*To engage with industry and community groups to advance animal, human and environmental well being.
|Education=The Faculty of Veterinary Science is taking an innovative new approach to veterinary education with the introduction of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program to Australia. The first intake into the DVM was in 2011. These students entered the program after completing two years of a Bachelor of Science and will graduate in 2014 with the combined degrees of Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
There are also currently Bachelopr of Veterinary Science students completing the later years of the course.
Our veterinary program is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc., and internationally by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK). Accreditation is important as graduation from an accredited veterinary school is required by registration bodies before new graduates can be issued a licence to practise as a veterinarian.
|Research=The Faculty of Veterinary Science has a strong international reputation for achievements in research and for its links with industry and stakeholders.
|Research=The Faculty of Veterinary Science has a strong international reputation for achievements in research and for its links with industry and stakeholders.
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The Faculty currently focuses on four research areas: animal production, performance and welfare; infectious diseases, public health and biosecurity; cell biology and morphology; and animal biotechnology.
The Faculty currently focuses on four research areas: animal production, performance and welfare; infectious diseases, public health and biosecurity; cell biology and morphology; and animal biotechnology.
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The Faculty has strong relationships with animal-related industries and in particular with producers and service providers in:
The Faculty has strong relationships with animal-related industries and in particular with producers and service providers in:
[http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/map.html '''Parkville campus''']<br>
[http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/map.html '''Parkville campus''']<br>
Corner Park Drive and Flemington Road,<br>
Corner Park Drive and Flemington Road,<br>
Parkville,<br>
Parkville, Victoria 3052<br>
Victoria 3052<br>
Australia<br>
Australia<br>
Tel: +61 3 8344 7357<br>
Tel: +61 3 8344 7357<br>
[http://www.vh.unimelb.edu.au/map.html '''Werribee campus & Veterinary Hospital''']<br><br>
[http://www.vh.unimelb.edu.au/map.html '''Werribee campus & Veterinary Hospital''']<br><br>
250 Princes Highway,<br>
250 Princes Highway,<br>
Werribee,<br>
Werribee, Victoria 3030<br>
Victoria 3030<br>
Australia<br>
Australia<br>
Tel: +61 3 9731 2000<br>
Tel: +61 3 9731 2000<br>
Fax: +61 3 9731 2366<br>
Fax: +61 3 9731 2366<br>
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