Civilingenjör i veterinärsjuksköterska med huvudämne i veterinärsjuksköterska

The Degree of Master of Science with the stated major will be awarded upon successful completion of 120 credits, of which 90 must be from second-cycle courses that meet the following requirements:

• minst 30 hp kurser med specialiserade studier inom huvudområdet (A1N; A1F);
• minst 30 hp från ett examensarbete inom huvudområdet (Masteruppsats/A2E).

Dessutom måste studenterna ha avlagt en kandidatexamen, en yrkeskvalifikation som omfattar minst 180 högskolepoäng, eller ha en motsvarande examen från utlandet.

The Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) may contain a maximum of 30 credits from first-cycle courses, provided these credits were not included in a Degree of Bachelor or its equivalent.

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Programme description

Masterprogrammet i veterinärsjuksköterska kan leda till doktorandstudier och ger studenterna de kunskaper som krävs för att arbeta både hållbart och etiskt med utveckling, innovation och djursjukvård. Programmet bygger på relevanta vetenskapliga, sociala och etiska inslag med tydliga kopplingar till forskning, industri och den framtida yrkesrollen.

Internationalisering möjliggörs genom samarbeten med lärosäten utomlands som erbjuder kandidatprogram i veterinärsjuksköterska. Tack vare dessa samarbeten är det möjligt att genomföra studiebesök, projekt och arbeta med det fristående projektet utomlands.

During their first year, students will take a range of closely linked courses. In the second year, students choose further courses and complete an independent project. They will develop both broad subject knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the theoretical knowledge and methods in veterinary science. Students will also gain insight into research and development work. Students will develop skills for working both independently and in groups, and for seeking new and relevant knowledge. Throughout the programme, students will have the opportunity to practise their written and oral skills. The programme emphasises the ability to apply ethical, efficient and sustainable perspectives to analysing solutions, and includes elements of professional attitudes. Throughout the programme, students will learn about and practise communication and collaboration skills with other professionals and animal owners.

The first year provides students with a good understanding of the philosophy of science thus preparing them for their independent project, and teaches scientific approaches relevant to their future careers. The programme provides students with advanced knowledge of veterinary nursing, medicine and surgery, assessment and treatment methods for rehabilitation and veterinary nursing for anaesthesiology and emergency/intensive care.

In-depth subject study continues during the second year of the programme. Knowledge is applied to relevant projects and is used in discussions with societal stakeholders. The programme concludes with an independent degree project worth 30 credits, in which students can apply their knowledge and skills to a relevant topic in their major. The programme provides students with a good understanding of the philosophy of science and creates a solid basis for doctoral studies.

The programme is taught in English.

Courses in the programme

Year 1

• Veterinary nursing- a scientific approach, 15 credits (Veterinary nursing, A1N)
• Veterinary nursing within emergency and intensive care, 15 credits (Veterinary nursing, A1N)
• Veterinary rehabilitation- principles and scientific fundaments, 15 credits (Veterinary nursing, A1N)
• Medical and surgical veterinary nursing 1, 15 credits (Veterinary nursing, A1N)

Year 2

• Veterinary nursing within anaesthesiology, 15 credits (Veterinary nursing, A1N)
• Veterinary rehabilitation – evidence-based practice, 15 credits (Veterinary nursing, A1F)
• Medical and surgical veterinary nursing 2, 15 credits (Veterinary nursing, A1F)
• Independent project in Veterinary Nursing, 30 credits (Veterinary nursing, A2E)

The courses offered may change during the programme. Decisions on the courses offered are taken well in advance of the next academic year.

Each course on the programme has its own syllabus that describes the course content and other specifics. Detailed information on when the courses are offered is available on the SLU student web.

The general objectives for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes are specified in the Swedish Higher Education Act (Chapter 1, Sections 8–9).

Objectives for a Degree

Enligt bilagan till förordningen för Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences ska studenten för magisterexamen (120 hp) uppfylla följande mål:

Knowledge and understanding

For the Degree of Master (120 credits), the student must:

• Visa kunskap och förståelse inom huvudområdet, inklusive breda kunskaper inom området och en betydande grad av specialiserade kunskaper inom vissa områden av området, förutom insikt i aktuellt forsknings- och utvecklingsarbete. Studenten ska även visa fördjupade kunskaper om metodik inom huvudområdet.

Competence and skills

For the Degree of Master (120 credits), the student must:

• Visa förmåga att kritiskt och systematiskt integrera kunskap och analysera, bedöma och hantera komplexa fenomen, frågeställningar och situationer även med begränsad information.
• Visa förmåga att identifiera och formulera frågeställningar kritiskt, självständigt och kreativt samt att planera och med lämpliga metoder utföra specialiserade uppgifter inom förutbestämda tidsramar och på så sätt bidra till kunskapsbildningen samt förmågan att utvärdera detta arbete.
• Demonstrate the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to report clearly and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
• Demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.

Judgement and approach

For the Degree of Master (120 credits), the student must:

• Visa förmåga att göra bedömningar inom huvudområdet grundade av relevanta disciplinära, sociala och etiska överväganden och även visa medvetenhet om etiska aspekter av forsknings- och utvecklingsarbete.
• Demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.