Papers are on offer in each academic year unless stated otherwise. For a full descriptions of the papers available at the EpiCentre , follow the link for the paper you are interested in

The EpiCentre offers qualifications in Veterinary Epidemiology and Veterinary Public Health. To see the main list of degree program at EpiCentre click here. .

Undergraduate Papers

202.251 - Principles of epidemiology in human populations

History and scope of epidemiology; definitions of health and disease; causation; concepts of measurement of disease in populations; interpretation of diagnostic tests; observational studies and randomised clinical trials; epidemiology and public health; food-borne disease and zoonoses; epidemiology and health care planning.

227.407 - Veterinary Biometrics and Epidemiology

An introduction to statistical principles and methodology, and their application to veterinary science. Emphasis on interpretation of results using computer packages. Principles of applied veterinary epidemiology including patterns of disease, investigation of disease in animal populations, interpretation of diagnostic tests, observational studies and critical appraisal of the literature.

227.502 - Veterinary Public Health, Food Safety and Quality Management

The principles and practical applications of veterinary public health, meat hygiene and quality assurance programmes. Veterinary aspects of the quality assurance of foods of animal origin to meet national and international standards. The application of quality management to veterinary professional activities. Control of residues, zoonoses and food-transmitted diseases. Practical experience of food industries obtained through placements for work in an abattoir.

227.503 - Veterinary Clinics (227.503)

This course provides tuition, demonstration and clinical experience in surgery, anaesthesia, medicine, epidemiology and theriogenology of animals; health and management of production animals; diagnostic procedures, including imaging, necropsies and laboratory tests; and diagnostic reasoning. Students will need to complete all compulsory elements including external placements and will be provided with opportunities to gain further experience in chosen areas.

Postgraduate Papers

116.725 Meat hygiene

Practical and theoretical aspects of meat science. Interrelationships of production, process and product including aspects of animal welfare and meat quality. The production of meat from fish, poultry and game. General food safety principles. The HACCP concept. Food-borne diseases. Occupational zoonoses. National and international legislation. Regular assignments and a project report describing an investigation carried out at a meat export plant.

116.726 Veterinary Public Health

The application of veterinary science to the promotion of human health. Interrelations between agricultural practices and the environment significant to animal and human health. Food safety including undesirable residues and the HACCP concept. Food-borne diseases, zoonoses and emergence of diseases from animal reservoirs. The application of epidemiological principles to the investigation, prevention and control of diseases.

116.783 Special topic

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116.804 Dissertation for MVS

A detailed examination of a specific topic within the field of study of the candidate, approved by the Chief Supervisor in advance, which may include aspects of original research, problem investigation, and/or study of pre-existing data or published literature.

116.805 Thesis for MVS

Presentation of the results of a substantial piece of original research within the field of study of the candidate, together with a review of relevant literature, on a subject approved in advance by the Chief Supervisor. The preparation and presentation of the thesis shall comply with the requirements then in force in relation to preparation of theses for the Master of Veterinary Science degree.

118.720 Animal health investigation

Procedures for investigating animal health problems of local or national importance, using the methods of epidemiology and clinical investigation. Examples will be drawn from a range of species and production systems. Candidates will be required to prepare a project report describing an investigation in which they have been involved as part of the course evaluation

118.721 Analysis and interpretation of animal health data

Applied aspects of methods available for the analysis, interpretation and subsequent application of data derived from field studies of animal health issues, concentrating on the techniques in most common use.

118.722 Animal health management

Principles for the design and operation of animal health services at local and national level, using both private and public delivery systems. Practical application of these principles with an opportunity to focus part of the study programme on a single species or on specific forms of services, such as those needed for developing countries.

118.811 Dissertation for MVS

118.813, 118.814 Thesis for MVS

Presentation of the results of a substantiated piece of original research within the field of study of the candidate, together with a review of relevant literature on a subject approved in advance by the Chief Supervisor. The preparation and presentation of the thesis shall comply with the requirements then in force in relation to preparation of theses for the Master of Veterinary Science degree.

118.821 Advanced analysis and interpretation of animal health data

Candidates will select two from a range of units covering specific advanced investigational techniques used in epidemiology, including but not limited to economic methods, computer modelling, development of knowledge-based systems, geographical information management, spatial analysis, temporal analysis and multivariable analytical methods. Course 118.721 is a prerequisite for the advanced course.

118.822 Applied animal health management

Candidates will carry out supervised practical exercises that apply epidemiological principles to infectious and non-infectious disease control, and the optimisation of services related to health, welfare, performance and productivity of animals, including wildlife as well as domestic animals. Course 118.722 is a prerequisite for the advanced course.