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Higher Postgraduate Certificate in Fish and Marine Invertebrate Medicine
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Marine Reptile and Marine Bird Medicine: Specialize & Stand Out
The Higher Postgraduate Certificate (HPC) has been created to meet the growing demand for veterinarians specializing in fish and marine invertebrates. The aim is therefore to train veterinarian in the specifics involved in providing comprehensive care for fish and marine invertebrates, whose physiological characteristics present key differences with those of land animals, requiring specific medical management.
Furthermore, concern for the conservation of endangered aquatic species has created a need for experts who can diagnose and treat diseases affecting them and contribute to research, rehabilitation and conservation. Veterinarians specializing in fish and invertebrates can therefore play a key role in ensuring the health of aquatic ecosystems and marine biodiversity.
The HPC in Fish and Marine Invertebrate Medicine will be delivered online, allowing students to access up-to-date and quality content from anywhere in the world. This mode of delivery facilitates the compatibility of training with employment and provides students with access to experts of the profession via online sessions and to specialized learning materials.
With this training in fish and marines invertebrates, you can
Learn with the Oceanogràfic in Valencia, Europe's largest aquarium
CEU UCH and the Oceanogràfic de València have come together to make this Higher Postgraduate Certificate in Fish and Marine Invertebrate Medicine possible.
The Oceanogràfic de Valencia, part of the City of Arts and Sciences complex, opened in 2003 and it is Europe's largest aquarium. It is a leading international institution for tourism, research, conservation and outreach activities regarding marine biodiversity. It is home to more than 27,000 animals of 700 species from all the planet's main aquatic ecosystems.
It has a veterinary clinic, laboratories and first-class medical facilities, making it an ideal environment for the training of veterinarians wishing to specialize in fish and marine invertebrates. Thanks to this infrastructure, the Oceanogràfic offers the perfect opportunity for a fish and invertebrate veterinarian to gain practical experience and specialised knowledge during the Higher Postgraduate Course (HPC) in Fish and Marine Invertebrate Medicine.
Objectives of the HPC in Fish and Marine Invertebrate Medicine
The main learning objectives are:
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If you want to further your training as a marine veterinarian, CEU UCH offers you a variety of specialized courses that will allow you to enhance your knowledge expertise in the care, conservation and performance of research regarding marine fauna, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep on developing professionally in this exciting field. .
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