Course Code: 667 0017

Course Title: Management of infectious disease outbreaks in animal populations

College: RVC

Course Director: Dirk Pfeiffer

Course Description: This course is designed to teach both the theoretical and practical information required for the management of a major infectious disease outbreak of farm animals. Topics will include epidemiology of infectious viral diseases, risk and cost-benefit analysis, surveillance, diagnosis and vaccination strategies before and during an outbreak, contingency planning and case studies to illustrate how disease outbreaks could be better managed.

Assessment: Exam 80% - 1 Written Assignment 20%

Course Credit: All RVC 240-hr Short Courses offer transfer of credit to RVC Certificate, Diploma or Masters-level programmes within 4 years of completion

Course Study Hours/Duration: 240 hrs over 35 weeks

Schedule of Availability: The study period is between Feb - Oct. For enrolment, all RVC short courses are available throughout the year on a rolling enrolment basis. However, 240-hr courses (taken from the Masters programmes) have exams to be taken in Oct each year

Delivery Mechanisms: Print; Online VLE (optional)

Cost: £1,295

How to apply: To enquire about applying for this course, or for any other information, please contact the Course Administrator using the online Enquiry Form below