This course is run by the Department of Veterinary Medicine. Students will gain an appreciation of the role of the veterinary profession in society in its widest sense.
Including:
- Broad history of the veterinary profession and how it has shaped the profession today;
- Schools of ethical philosophy and examples of behaviour which demonstrate these schools of thought;
- Analyse professional problems in terms of ethics and legislation pertaining to the veterinary profession;
- Assign roles to the various professional organisations;
- The role of the veterinary profession in global health issues including food safety;
- An understanding of the importance of communication in client and interprofessional interactions.
A Handbook and further details are provided on the course Moodle site:
https://www.vle.cam.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=71281
