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Higher Postgraduate Certificate in Medicine for Marine Mammals

Official Title 

Higher Postgraduate Certificate in Medicine for Marine Mammals

Places / Campus

10 / Alfara

Duration

4 months

Credits

11 ECTS

Studies Mode

Online

Language

English

Coordinator

Marta Muñoz Baquero,
Shawn Johnson

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Who is this programme for?

Graduates in Veterinary Medicine. At least 12 months of clinical experience is recommended.

Fees, grants and scholarships

Click on the link to view the student fees for this programme. The Fundación Universitaria San Pablo CEU is the private educational institution which devotes the most resources to grants and scholarships in Spain. Those enrolled on a master's degree or lifelong learning master programme are eligible for an AVANCE Scholarship. >
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Marine Mammal Medicine: Specialize & Stand Out

This Higher Postgraduate Certificate (HPC) in Medicine for Marine Mammals aims to respond to the demand for veterinarians with an international outlook who specialize in this area: the physiology of cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians differs significantly from that of terrestrial animals, requiring specific care management. Furthermore, concern for the conservation of endangered aquatic species has created a need for experts who can diagnose and treat the diseases affecting them and contribute to research, rehabilitation and conservation.

The HPC in Medicine for Marine Mammals is an online postgraduate course, which allows students to access up-to-date and quality content from anywhere in the world. This makes it easier for students to combine their studies with employment, while also facilitating access to professional experts and specialized learning materials./p>

With this training in marine mammals, veterinarians can

  • Specialize in the physiology and pathology of cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians.

  • Gain the skills to diagnose and treat diseases in marine mammals.

  • Specialize in the medical care of marine mammals in aquariums and in their habitat.

  • Get involved in scientific research for the prevention of disease in cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians and study new emerging pathologies.

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 Medicine for Marine Mammals possible.

Oceanografic

The Oceanogràfic de Valencia is a leading international institution for tourism, research, conservation and outreach activities regarding marine biodiversity. Part of the City of Arts and Sciences complex, it opened in 2003 and it is Europe's largest aquarium. It is home to more than 27,000 animals of 700 species, many of them unique or little known, and it aims to represent all of the planet's main aquatic ecosystems.

The aquarium has a first-class veterinary clinic, laboratories and medical facilities, enabling it to run specialized training programmes. Thanks to this infrastructure and its high-quality staff, the Oceanogràfic is the ideal partner for teaching and practical training for the HPC in Medicine for Marine Mammals and its students.

Objectives of the HPC in Medicine for Marine Mammals

The main learning objectives are:

  • To understand the physiology and pathology of marine mammals (cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians).

  • To develop skills in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in marine mammals..

  • To introduce concepts of conservation medicine and the use of scientific research in the prevention and study of emerging pathologies.

Other specialization courses for marine veterinarians

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.

We collaborate with the best organisations:

  • MundoMar Benidorm

  • Wildlife Health Ecology Research Organization

  • Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium

  • Sea Change Conservation

  • Disney's Animals, Science and Environment

  • New England Aquarium

  • NC State University CMAST (The Center for Marine Sciences and Technology)

  • University of Florida Aquatic Animal Health Program College of Veterinary Medicine

  • AWEC (Animal Welfare Education Center)

  • The Marine Mammal Center

  • International Zoo Veterinary Group

  • Ardente Veterinary Nutrition

  • The SeaDoc Society

  • R3 Animal

  • GREFA

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