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OregonCollege
State University
of Veterinary
The College of
Veterinary
Medicine at Oregon
State University
was established in
1975 with three
major areas of
responsibility—
teaching, research,
and public service.
Professional Program
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Graduate Majors
Comparative Veterinary Medicine
(PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Anatomy
Clinical Sciences
Histology and Biochemistry
Immunology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Nutrition
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Toxicology
Veterinary Science (MS)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Clinical Sciences
Comparative Veterinary Medicine
Histology
Immunology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Nutrition
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Toxicology
Graduate Minors
Comparative Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Science
TEACHING
The college was established in 1975 and
began its professional education program
in 1979. Beginning fall 2003 with the Class
of 2007, 40 residents of Oregon and eight
nonresident students were selected to
enter the OSU College of Veterinary
Medicine. These students will complete all
four years of their professional education
in Corvallis. Completion of the professional program leads to the Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
Comprehensive research training is
provided through graduate programs
leading to the MS degree in veterinary
sciences or the PhD degree in comparative
veterinary medicine.
There are two departments supporting
the DVM doctoral program: Biomedical
Sciences and Clinical Sciences.
RESEARCH
Biomedical research is conducted in the
college, supported by federal agencies
such as NIH, USDA, DOE, as well as by a
number of foundations. Collaboration
with the OSU Agricultural Experiment
Medicine
Station, College of Pharmacy, and many
other colleges, is part of the program.
The research is of economic and public
health significance, aimed at improving
the health of animals and people.
The college emphasizes research of
infectious diseases, such as the ones
caused by Mycobacteria, Chlamydia,
Clostridia, Vibrio, Mycoplasma,
Cryptosporidium, Herpes virus, respiratory
syncytial virus, influenza virus, HIV-1
virus. Research is also conducted on
immunity and nutrition, neuroscience,
cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes,
reproductive diseases, and diseases of
terrestrial and aquatic wildlife.
Specific emphasis has been placed on
diseases of livestock, poultry, and other
commodity groups.
PUBLIC SERVICE
The service programs focus on the
diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and
control and prevention of animal
diseases. The college assists veterinary
practitioners, animal owners, and the
general public through the Veterinary
Diagnostic Laboratory and the Veterinary
Teaching Hospital.
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
is a full-service facility providing a wide
range of animal disease diagnostic testing
services to veterinarians, animal owners,
and public agencies. The laboratory
offers testing and expertise in pathology,
clinical pathology, bacteriology, virology,
and toxicology, and is fully accredited by
the American Association of Veterinary
Laboratory Diagnosticians.
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is
designed and equipped for diagnosis and
medical and surgical treatment of equine,
food animal, and camelid patients.
Patients are admitted directly from
animal owners and through referrals
from practicing veterinarians in Oregon
and the Pacific Northwest. Imaging
(radiology, ultrasonography, and
scintigraphy), anesthesiology, pharmacy,
intensive care, and other services are
available to support the hospital
functions.
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
serve as learning centers where senior
veterinary students study animal disease,
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Providing continuing education for
veterinarians is also considered a major
responsibility of the college. One- to
three-day intensive courses of instruction
on specific topics are offered periodically.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN
VETERINARY MEDICINE
Opportunities for employment in
veterinary medicine are very good. Nearly
70 percent of the professionally active
veterinarians in the United States are
engaged in private practice. Some
200 Magruder Hall
Oregon State
University
Corvallis, OR
97331-4801
541-737-2098
E-mail:
cvmproginfo@
oregonstate.edu
Website: http://
oregonstate.edu/
vetmed/
ADMINISTRATION
Cyril Clarke
Dean
Susan J.
Tornquist
Associate Dean
737-6943
susan.tornquist@
oregonstate.edu
Luiz Bermudez
Head, Department of
Biomedical Sciences
737-6532
luiz.bermudez@
oregonstate.edu
Christopher
Cebra
Interim Head
Department of
Clinical Sciences
737-6951
christopher.cebra@
oregonstate.edu
Michael Huber
Interim Director of
Veterinary Teaching
Hospital
737-2858
michael.huber@
oregonstate.edu
Jerry R. Heidel
Director of
Veterinary
Diagnostic
Laboratory
737-3261
jerry.heidel@
oregonstate.edu
College of Veterinary Medicine
practices are limited to particular groups
of animals, such as food animal, equine,
or companion animal practices. Others
involve specialties such as surgery,
ophthalmology, cardiology, or radiology. In addition to private practice,
there are numerous teaching and
research opportunities in academic,
government, and industrial settings. An
expanding area is laboratory animal
medicine, in which veterinarians are
often employed by medical schools,
large health-related research organizations, or universities and public health
organizations.
VETERINARY
STUDENT EXPENSES
Oregon resident students registered in the
College of Veterinary Medicine will pay
tuition and fees of approximately $5,195
per term. Students from the WICHE states
will pay the same fees as Oregon resident
students. Nonresident student fees
currently are $9,911 per term.
Veterinary students must provide
required professional attire, as well as
dissection, surgical, diagnostic instruments, and notes and books stipulated
by the faculty.
Occasional field trips are scheduled in
the veterinary curriculum. Transportation is provided by the university for
required trips, but students must
provide their own food and lodging.
For optional trips, the student is usually
expected to provide transportation,
lodging, and food. All other expenses,
such as residence hall and living
expenses, are the same as for students in
other colleges of the university.
Students desiring additional information about veterinary medicine should
write to the Office of the Dean, College
of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State
University, 200 Magruder Hall, Corvallis,
Oregon 97331-4801, or e-mail
cvmproginfo@oregonstate.edu or see
our website at http://oregonstate.edu/
vetmed/.
POLICY ON LABORATORY
AND DUTY HOURS
During the professional curriculum,
several laboratory exercises in the
preclinical years require the use of live
animals. The exercises are designed to
complement didactic lectures and
demonstrations through hands-on
experience with various species of
animals. In all instances, the animals are
humanely treated and anesthetized if
the procedures are potentially painful;
animals are humanely euthanized at the
termination of some of the laboratory
exercises.
During the clinical years, animals are
used in laboratory exercises in the
teaching of basic surgical skills and
medical procedures. In most instances,
the animals are anesthetized. Strict
protocol is enforced regarding the
animals’ well-being in exercises requiring
post-operative recovery.
During the fourth year of the
veterinary curriculum, students are
assigned rotations in sections of the
Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Emergency services are offered to the public
on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week.
Student assignments in the clinical
blocks are time-demanding, and
students are required to spend time at
night, weekends, and holidays in the
delivery of health care to patients.
Hospital operations continue seven days
per week, and students are responsible
for their assigned tasks regardless of time
and day of week.
ADMISSION TO THE
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Applicants for admission to the College
of Veterinary Medicine should have at
least 97 acceptable quarter credits from
an accredited college or university.
Included in the 97 credits are courses in
written communication, humanities,
and the social sciences. Also included
are approximately 76 credits of physical
and biological sciences, with courses in
chemistry including organic, inorganic,
and biochemistry, mathematics through
calculus, statistics, genetics, physics,
physiology, animal nutrition, zoology
or general biology. Specific requirements
can be found at http://
www.oregonstate.edu/vetmed/stuappli/
sturequi.htm. Completion of the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is
also required. In addition to the
academic requirements, it is required
that the applicant has experience
working with animals and an understanding of the veterinary profession.
Applications
Students seeking to enter the four-year
professional veterinary medical education program must complete a Veterinary Medical College Application
Service (VMCAS) application form. The
VMCAS office in Washington, D.C. is
responsible for receiving completed
application forms and collecting the
application fee. The application and
letters of recommendation must be
received in the VMCAS office no later
than October 1, one year prior to
planned admission. Transcripts and GRE
scores must be submitted directly to the
college.
VMCAS application forms are
available after June 1 electronically from
the AAVMC website at http://
www.aavmc.org/.
All preveterinary requirements must
be fulfilled or scheduled for completion
by July 1 of the year in which the
applicant seeks to be admitted. A list of
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courses in progress at the time of filing
the application or scheduled for
completion by the end of the spring
term must accompany the application
and transcripts.
Admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine is on a competitive basis.
Scholastic performance, skills, knowledge, attitude and aptitude; and
knowledge of the veterinary profession
are all considered in the selection of
candidates. Consideration of admission
to the College of Veterinary Medicine is
administered equally without regard to
race, creed, sex, marital status, sexual
preference, religion, national origin,
handicap or age. Admission is granted
annually at the beginning of the fall
quarter only.
In reviewing applicants for admission
to the College of Veterinary Medicine,
preference is given to qualified Oregon
residents for 40 positions. Qualified
residents certified and financed by the
Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education (WICHE) contract
states (see below) or nonresidents are
eligible for eight additional positions.
To be considered an Oregon applicant,
see the “Fees and Residency Requirements” section in this catalog or contact
the residency officer in the OSU Office
of Admissions at 541-737-4411.
Oregon resident candidates are given
written notification of acceptance or
denial as soon as possible after the
Admissions Committee has reached its
final decisions. Notification for WICHE
applicants and nonresidents generally
occurs between February and June.
Acknowledgment of acceptance should
be made promptly in writing by the
successful applicant. Unsuccessful
applicants who wish to be considered
for the following year must submit a
new application and supporting
materials.
When an applicant is offered and
accepts admission to the College of
Veterinary Medicine, the admitted
student must pay a fee of $50.00 no
later than two weeks following notice of
acceptance to reserve a place in the
entering class.
Applications
from WICHE Students
The College of Veterinary Medicine at
Oregon State University has entered into
a regional educational program with
Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada,
New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, and
Wyoming. Under the terms of this
contract, a certified student admitted
from one of these states is sponsored
financially by his or her home state and
is responsible for the same fees as
Oregon resident students.
Students from these contract states
must apply to their home state for
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Oregon State University
certification, in addition to making
application to the Veterinary Medical
College Application Service (VMCAS).
Additional information may be
obtained from: The Executive Director,
Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education, P.O. Box 9752,
Boulder, Colorado 80301-9752. Call
303-541-0200, or visit the WICHE
website at http://wiche.edu/.
Readmission
Any student who voluntarily withdraws
from the College of Veterinary Medicine,
or who is dropped for cause, must
submit a written application for
consideration for reinstatement to the
college six months prior to time of
desired matriculation.
COMPARATIVE
VETERINARY MEDICINE (PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Anatomy, clinical sciences, histology
and biochemistry, immunology,
microbiology, molecular biology,
nutrition, pathology, pharmacology,
physiology, toxicology
The College of Veterinary Medicine
offers a program of graduate study to
obtain the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
degree in comparative veterinary
medicine. Enrolled students will be
expected to specialize in one of the
listed areas of concentration. A minor is
not required, but students may select
one or more minor areas of study in
addition to their main discipline.
The purpose of the program is to
provide thorough training in the
scientific method as it pertains to
veterinary medicine and detailed
proficiency in a field of study. The PhD
program is predominantly designed for
veterinarians or individuals with
comparable biomedical backgrounds.
Candidates with only a BS or BA degree
are encouraged first to obtain an MS or
DVM (or equivalent) degree before
being considered for admission to the
doctoral program (exception: candidates in the dual-degree program).
The College of Veterinary Medicine
has nationally and world renowned
faculty in several areas of concentration.
For a description of research interests
of faculty, please visit http://
oregonstate.edu/vetmed/biomed/
biomed.htm.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The program is primarily designed for
students who have a DVM degree.
Students without a DVM degree are
required to obtain an MS degree before
being considered for the admission. The
minimum grade point average (GPA) is
3.0 for courses taken for a DVM degree
or for an MS degree. Other requirements
are consistent with the entrance
requirements of the OSU Graduate
School. The Graduate Record Exam
(GRE) scores may be used as an additional reference; although, they are
generally not required. Students in the
PhD program are expected to complete
the degree prior to admission to the
DVM professional school.
General Requirements
Four years are generally required for the
completion of the doctorate degree. The
college offers a single major: Comparative Veterinary Medicine. Students
indicate their area(s) of interest at the
time of application. Successful applicants select their major professor
(or co-major professors) within
12 months of commencing study.
A minimum of 108 credits is required,
including 36 credits minimum for thesis
research. The student must complete
36 credits of regular non-blanket course
work. No more than 15 credits total of
blanket-numbered courses can be
included in the program. Grade and
other requirements listed in the graduate
section of this catalog will apply to the
doctorate students, in addition to those
listed below.
All students are required
to take the following:
BB 550, BB 551, BB 552. General
Biochemistry (4,3,3)
or BB 590, BB 591, BB 592.
Biochemistry (3,3,3)
or any combination of other graduate
courses (500-level or above),
9 credits minimum offered by the
Biochemistry and Biophysics
Department.
ST 511, ST 512, ST 513. Methods of
Data Analysis (4,4,4)
or any combination of other graduate
courses (500-level or above),
9 credits minimum offered by the
Statistics Department.
VMB 607. Seminar (3)
or VMC 607. Seminar (3)
VMB 603. Thesis (36)
or VMC 607. Thesis (36)
Specific Requirements
Comparative veterinary medicine is a
multidisciplinary field. Specific requirements for the student are largely
determined in consultation with his/her
major professor and doctoral committee
members, with consideration of the area
of concentration and the student’s
background.
Those students who have not earned
a DVM or an equivalent degree recently
from an American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA)-accredited
institution are required to take the
following:
Total of 15 credits of veterinary
physiology, anatomy and/or pathology,
normally selected from VMB 517,
VMB 518, VMB 519, VMB 611, VMB 621
and/or VMB 651. Under special
circumstances, some of the requirements
may be replaced by other courses in the
veterinary curriculum.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR A STUDENT WITH A DVM
DEGREE FROM AN AVMAACCREDITED INSTITUTION
Pathology and Physiology Transfer
Credits (15 credits)
Biochemistry (10)1
Statistics (12)1
Seminar (3)
Thesis Research (36)
Other courses (32)
Total credits=108
1
Those students who have completed
graduate-level courses in biochemistry
and/or statistics will be given appropriate credits upon the approval of their
graduate committee and the Graduate
Studies Committee.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR A STUDENT WITH AN MS
DEGREE FROM OSU OR OTHER
INSTITUTIONS
Maximum Transfer Credits (33) 2
Biochemistry (10)
Statistics (12)
Pathology and Physiology (15)
Seminar (3)
Thesis Research (36)
Other courses (0–32)
Total credits=109+
2
Excluding credits for MS/MA thesis
and blanket-numbered courses.
TRANSFER CREDIT
A student who has recently acquired a
DMV degree in one of the AVMAaccredited institutions may transfer
credits for veterinary physiology and
pathology, not to exceed 15 credits
total. A student with an MS degree can
transfer a maximum of 33 quarter
credits of graduate-level courses,
excluding those of thesis and blanketnumbered courses, providing that (1)
the transfer is approved by committee;
and (2) grades of A or B have been
earned. If a student wishes to transfer
any other credits, he/she submits a
written request to the Graduate Studies
Committee.
GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMS
AND THE DOCTORAL COMMITTEE
By the end of the fifth term of enrollment, the student, in consultation with
the major professor and members of the
graduate committee (consisting of a
minimum of five members of the
graduate faculty, including two from
the College of Veterinary Medicine and
a representative of the Graduate
School), must decide upon three areas
of major emphasis. The student submits
to the associate dean of the College of
Veterinary Medicine, who in consulta-
College of Veterinary Medicine
tion with the college’s Graduate Studies
Committee, approves or suggests
changes. After the approval of the
student’s committee by the dean of the
Graduate School, the committee meets
to develop the student’s study program.
The associate dean of the College of
Veterinary Medicine approves the
student’s program with the recommendation by the college’s Graduate Studies
Committee.
RESIDENCE
The student must enroll for three out of
four consecutive quarters at OSU, and a
minimum of 36 credits of graduate
work must be completed at OSU, as
specified in the graduate section of this
catalog.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
No foreign language is required.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate students in the PhD program
are expected to obtain some formal
teaching experience. All students in the
doctoral program are required to teach
at least one (but not more than 10)
hour(s) of formal lecture per year in one
of the professional or graduate courses
offered by the College of Veterinary
Medicine. The instructor-in-charge
guides students by indicating topics and
objectives of a particular lecture, and
students develop written outlines and
audiovisual materials with the
instructor’s approval. The teaching
experience is incorporated into the
student’s program. The teaching
experience should not interfere with
course work research, unless the
designated amount of teaching has been
clearly specified in the employment or
admission agreement. A letter of
evaluation is solicited by the associate
dean from the instructor-in-charge of
the course.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Students must pass comprehensive
preliminary examinations, consisting of
both written and oral examinations, at
or near the completion of their course
work, but no later than 24 months from
the start of the study. The students must
first pass a written test, which is
followed by an oral examination.
Elapsed time between the two tests
should be approximately 14 days, if at
all possible.
For the written test, the associate dean
of the College of Veterinary Medicine
designates the referee. All committee
members submit questions to the referee,
except the Graduate School representative. The exam is “closed book” unless
otherwise noted by an examiner. The
referee conducts the exam and is
responsible for distributing the student’s
answers to, and collecting the graded
exams from, each committee member.
The exam is graded on a Pass/No Pass
basis with comments. The referee notifies
the student’s committee of the scores on
all questions and the committee then
determines if the student has passed the
examination. If the student fails the
exam, they may retake the written exam
no sooner than three months later. Only
one retake is permitted.
The purpose of the oral examination
is to test the student’s analytical and
creative ability, communication skills,
and comprehensive knowledge in the
specialized fields designated by the
student, as well as in basic sciences
related to the fields. In the oral preliminary examination, the exam may cover
the student’s proposed research topic,
although no more than one-half the
time should be devoted to specific
aspects of the proposal. Oral examinations are conducted according to the
Graduate School’s guidelines.
THESIS
The doctoral candidate in the College of
Veterinary Medicine must carry out
independent research and submit a
thesis to demonstrate the originality and
excellence of the research. The thesis
must be a significant contribution to
knowledge, based on the candidate’s
own investigation.
FINAL EXAMINATION
The student must pass a final doctoral
examination as specified by the OSU
Graduate School, including a public
seminar and oral defense of the thesis.
GRADUATE STUDIES COMMITTEE
The Graduate Studies Committee of the
College of Veterinary Medicine plays a
central role in maintaining a standard
of excellence and in improving the
quality of graduate education programs
in the college. In the admission process,
the committee reviews each applicant to
recommend rejection or admission into
the graduate program. Even if an
applicant fulfills the minimum requirements for admission to the doctoral
program, the committee may not
recommend admission when it does not
find sufficient evidence for the
applicant’s potential for excellence in a
specific field.
When the doctoral program for a
candidate is formulated, the associate
dean of the College of Veterinary
Medicine consults with the Graduate
Studies Committee to assure that the
program is consistent with the guidelines of the College of Veterinary
Medicine.
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The Graduate Studies Committee
reviews academic progress of each
doctoral candidate in the spring quarter.
Faculty members familiar with each
student, including the academic advisor,
are asked to provide recommendations/
information for this evaluation. If a
student’s progress is judged satisfactory,
the student is notified in a letter from
the committee. If progress is less than
fully satisfactory, the committee
recommends appropriate action to the
associate dean of the College of
Veterinary Medicine before the end of
the quarter. Failure of the student and
major professor to address areas of
concern in a satisfactory manner may
result in dismissal from the graduate
program. Removal of a student from
the graduate program is done by the
graduate dean, upon recommendation
from the dean of the College of
Veterinary Medicine.
Approved by the OSU-CVM faculty on
January 24, 1991. Statistics requirement
approved by the OSU-CVM faculty on
October 29, 1992.
VETERINARY MEDICINE–DVM
Graduation Requirements
A total of 232 quarter credits is required
for graduation. To be awarded the
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree,
candidates must have passed all
required courses in the veterinary
curriculum, have a minimum of a
2.00 grade-point average in the veterinary curriculum, satisfactorily complete
a senior paper and a required veterinary
procedures list.
Preveterinary Curriculum
Typical preveterinary curriculum at
Oregon State University follows. Oregon
State University courses that will meet the
preveterinary academic requirements:
ANS 311. Principles of Animal Nutrition
(3)
ANS 314. Animal Physiology (4)
or Z 331. Human Anatomy and
Physiology (3)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BB 450 and BB 451. General
Biochemistry (4,3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
or ANS 378. Animal Genetics (4)
CH 121, CH 122, CH 123. General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
MTH 111. *College Algebra (4)
and MTH 112. *Elementary Functions
(4)
and MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
Upper-Division Biological Sciences with
Lab (6)
English Writing (6)
Oregon State University
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Humanities/Social Sciences (12)
Physical and biological sciences
* Baccalaureate core courses
VMC 777. Small Animal Medicine II (5)
VMC 786. Animal Behavior (1)
Electives (0–3)
Spring (16–19)
PROFESSIONAL
CURRICULUM DVM DEGREE
First Year
Fall (18)
VMB 709. Veterinary Medicine
Orientation (1)
VMB 711. Veterinary Gross Anatomy (4)
VMB 714. Veterinary Microscopic
Anatomy (4)
VMB 717. Veterinary Physiology (5)
VMB 740. Veterinary Integrative
Problem Solving (1)
VMC 738. Introduction to Animal Care
(3)
Winter (17)
VMB 712. Veterinary Gross Anatomy (4)
VMB 715. Veterinary Microscopic
Anatomy (3)
VMB 716. Veterinary Neurosciences (4)
VMB 718. Veterinary Physiology (5)
VMB 741. Veterinary Integrative
Problem Solving (1)
Spring (19)
VMB 713.
VMB 719.
VMB 720.
VMB 721.
VMB 742.
Problem
Veterinary Gross Anatomy (4)
Veterinary Physiology (4)
Veterinary Immunology (5)
Veterinary Pathology (5)
Veterinary Integrative
Solving (1)
Second Year
Fall (21 credits)
VMB 743. Veterinary Integrated Problem
Solving (1)
VMB 750. Systemic Pathology I (4)
VMB 753. Veterinary Virology (4)
VMB 759. Veterinary Bacteriology and
Mycology (5)
VMB 760. Veterinary Parasitology (5)
VMB 761. Veterinary Pharmacology (2)
Winter (22 credits)
VMB 744. Veterinary Integrated Problem
Solving (1)
VMB 751. Systemic Pathology II (5)
VMB 762. Veterinary Pharmacology II (4)
VMB 763. Veterinary Clinical Pathology
(4)
VMC 764. Diagnostic Imaging (5)
VMB 767. Veterinary Epidemiology (3)
Spring (19 credits)
VMB 765. Veterinary Toxicology (4)
VMB 766. Veterinary Medicine and
Public Health (3)
VMC 725. Principles of Surgery (4)
VMC 739. Veterinary Medical Ethics (1)
VMC 768. Principles of Anesthesia (4)
VMC 769. General Medicine (2)
Third Year
Fall (20)
VMC
VMC
VMC
VMC
770.
776.
783.
785.
Large Animal Medicine I (4)
Small Animal Medicine I (5)
Theriogenology I (4)
Small Animal Surgery (7)
Winter (18–21)
VMB 775. Practice Management (2)
VMC 724. Large Animal Surgery (6)
VMC 771. Large Animal Medicine II (4)
VMB 728. Special Animal Medicine (4)
VMB 745. Communications for
Veterinarians (1)
VMC 772. Large Animal Medicine III (4)
VMC 778. Small Animal Medicine III (5)
VMC 784. Theriogenology II (2)
VMC 787. Third-Year Clinics (1)
Electives (0–3)
Fourth Year
Block system
(4 weeks/block Class of 2007)
Required Blocks
VMB 736. Clinical Pathology/
Microbiology (3)
VMC 732. Clinical Medicine I (6)
VMC 734. Clinical Surgery I (6)
VMC 735. Rural Veterinary Practice I (6)
VMC 737. Large Animal Anesthesiology
(4)
VMC 780. Veterinary Medical
Preceptorship (4)
VMC 782. Emergency Care (1)
VMC 791. Clinical Small Animal
Medicine (6)
VMC 793. Clinical Small Animal Surgery
(6)
VMC 794. Shelter Medicine (3)
VMC 795. Necropsy and Emergency (3)
VMC 796. Clinical Imaging (3)
VMC 797. Small Animal Emergency (1)
Additional electives required (3rd and
4th year) (12)
Total (64)
Elective Blocks (9 credits required)
Four weeks of the following three specialty
courses are required:
VMC 711. Clinical Cardiology (1)
VMC 712. Clinical Oncology (1)
VMC 713. Clinical Small Animal
Dermatology (1)
VMB 726. Pet Bird and Small Mammal
Medicine and Surgery (2)
VMB 727. Ornamental Fish Medicine (2)
VMB 729. Lab Animal/Primate Medicine
and Surgery (2)
VMC 721. Small Animal Clinical
Nutrition (1)
VMC 722. Advanced Small Animal
Dermatology (1)
VMC 726. Small Animal
Theriogenology (1)
VMC 727. Advanced Small Animal
Surgery (2)
VMC 728. Anesthesia for NonTraditional Species (1)
VMC 730. Analgesia in Animals (1)
VMC 731. Small Animal Emergency and
Critical Care (1x3)
VMC 740. Sheep and Goat Medicine
and Surgery (3)
VMC 741. Large Animal GI Surgery (2)
VMC 742. Camelid Medicine and
Surgery (3)
Elective Blocks
VMB 749. Wildlife Safari (2)
VMB 768. Basic Histopathology (1)
VMB 786. Advanced Histopathology (2)
VMC 743. Advanced Equine
Reproduction (3)
VMC 744. Advanced Lameness in
Equine (3)
VMC 746. Caine Center Food Animal
Medicine (6)
VMC 747. Veterinary Anesthesiology II (3)
VMC 748. Equine Dentistry (2)
VMC 751. Ruminant Nutrition (2)
VMC 752. Clinical Large Animal
Medicine II (3–6)
VMC 754. Clinical Large Animal Surgery
II (3)
VMC 755. Rural Veterinary Practice II
(3–6)
VMC 758. Cattle Production Medicine (4)
VMC 759. Large Animal Palpation (1)
VMC 763. Advanced Clinical
Cardiology (1)
VMC 779. Equine and Canine Sports
Medicine (2)
VMC 789. Pet Practice (3)
VMC 792. Clinical Small Animal
Medicine II (3)
VMC 798. Clinical Small Animal Surgery
II (3–6)
Vacation blocks (10 weeks)
VETERINARY SCIENCE (MS)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Anatomy, biochemistry, clinical
sciences, comparative veterinary
medicine, histology, immunology,
microbiology, molecular biology,
nutrition, pathology, pharmacology,
physiology, toxicology
The College of Veterinary Medicine
offers a program of graduate study to
obtain the Master of Science degree in
veterinary science. Both veterinarians
and non-veterinarians are eligible.
Enrolled students will be expected to
specialize in one of the listed areas of
concentration under the guidance of a
suitable mentor. A minor is not required.
The purpose of the program is to
provide basic training in the scientific
method as it pertains to veterinary
medicine, as well as detailed training in
one subject. Candidates are encouraged,
but not required, to identify a suitable
mentor prior to admission. Candidates
should possess a broad undergraduate
background in biological sciences,
including successful completion of
undergraduate course work in general
physics, general and organic chemistry,
and a year of college mathematics,
including calculus.
The College of Veterinary Medicine
has nationally and world renowned
faculty in several areas of concentration.
For a description of research interests of
faculty, please visit http:/oregonstate.edu/
vetmed/biomed/biomed.htm.
Required Core
A. Admission—The student must be
accepted for graduate study by the
College of Veterinary Medicine and the
Oregon State University Graduate
School.
College of Veterinary Medicine
B. Program of Study—Candidates work
closely with their major professors in
formulating their official program of
study and determining their major and
minor fields of study. A formal program
must be filed by the beginning of the
second term of residence. After being
signed by the major and minor professors, the program is forwarded through
the Office of the Dean to the OSU
Graduate School for final approval.
Once officially approved, such a
program becomes binding on both the
institution and the candidate and may
not be changed except by mutual
consent.
C. Credit Requirements—The student
must complete a program of study
totaling not less than 45 credits
including thesis and courses approved
for graduate credit. Approximately twothirds of the work (30 credits) must be
in the major and one-third (15 credits)
in the minor. However, the minor field is
not always required. A grade point
average of 3.00 (B average) is required in
both the major and the minor. Grades
below 2.00 are not accepted for
graduate credit.
The veterinary college faculty has
designated three fields (statistics,
biochemistry, and physiology) of such
basic importance that formal graduate
study in them is required of all candidates. These required courses may be in
addition to the major course work.
Specifically, these requirements are:
(1) Statistics: At least one course in
introductory statistics, normally:
ST 511. Methods of Data Analysis (4)
(2) Biochemistry: At least 6 credits,
normally selected from:
BB 550, BB 551, BB 552. General
Biochemistry (4,3,3)
BB 581, BB 582. Biophysics (3,3)
BB 590, BB 591, BB 592. Biochemistry
(3,3,3)
(3) Physiology: One term selected from:
VMB 517. Veterinary Physiology (5)
Z 530. Principles of Physiology (4)
Z 531, Z 532. Vertebrate Physiology (4,4)
Students who hold a recently acquired
DVM are not required to take a
physiology course.
D. Seminar—All graduate students will
attend the regularly scheduled departmental research seminars that are held
throughout the year. Students will
present their data in these seminars on a
rotating schedule that includes all
laboratories in the department.
E. Transfer Credits—Appropriate
graduate courses from other universities
will be acceptable to this program. Such
credit transfer will be done according to
the rules of the Graduate School.
F. The Research Problem—The original
research problem is normally pursued
under the supervision of a faculty
member in this college. However,
candidates wishing to investigate
research areas outside the scope of the
faculty’s interest may utilize a dual
major professor in other departments
on campus. Such arrangement must be
approved by the Graduate Studies
Committee and the dean of the College
of Veterinary Medicine.
The research problem is defined in
conference with the major professor and
normally requires a major effort for at
least two terms. A thesis is required.
Normally, 6–12 credits are allowed for
the thesis and other research, although
candidates should register for thesis or
research credit each term that they
continue their investigation.
G. Final Examination—The master’s
degree program is culminated by the
formal presentation of a thesis to an
examining committee during a final oral
examination. Outlines for preparation
and submission of the thesis are
available in the Graduate School.
Approved by the OSU-CVM faculty on
January 24, 1991. Updated August 22,
2006.
COMPARATIVE
VETERINARY MEDICINE
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
VETERINARY SCIENCE
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Luiz E. Bermudez, Head
105 Dryden Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4801
541-737-6532
E-mail: cvmbiomed@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/vetmed/
biomed/biomed.htm
FACULTY
Professors Bermudez, Blythe, Cooper,
Craig, Gelberg, Heidel, Kent, Taylor
Associate Professors Bildfell, Hall,
Magnusson, Rockey, Tornquist,
Valentine
Assistant Professors Clark, Häse, Jin,
Löhr, Mata, Miller-Morgan, Pastey,
Sarker
EMERITUS FACULTY
Engel, Hutton, Matsumoto, B. Smith,
Snyder, Timm
COURTESY FACULTY
Gillin
VETERINARY BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCES
VMB 110. PREVETERINARY MEDICINE (1).
Introduction to the profession’s role in society.
Graded P/N.
VMB 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMB 503. THESIS (1-12).
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VMB 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
Graded P/N.
VMB 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMB 517. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (5).
Physiology of body fluids, muscles, membranes,
intermediary metabolism, cardiovascular system,
and metabolism. OTHER PREREQS: One year of
inorganic chemistry, including a lab; one upperdivision course in biochemistry; one term physics;
one-year sequence in general biological sciences
or equivalent; instructor approval required.
VMB 518. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (5).
Physiology of gastrointestinal, endocrine and
reproductive systems. ENFORCED PREREQS:
VMB 517 or VM 517 OTHER PREREQS: Instructor
approval required.
VMB 519. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Physiology of respiratory and renal systems and
acid-base balance. ENFORCED PREREQS:
VMB 518 or VM 518 OTHER PREREQS: Instructor
approval required.
VMB 521. ANIMAL MODELS (3). Selection/use
criteria for models describing animal or human
diseases or processes with emphasis on
experimental design, validation, transgenic
technology, population dynamics, husbandry, and
ethics. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate standing or
advanced undergraduate in science or
engineering, with permission of the instructor.
VMB 523. ZOONOSES (3). Interactive examination
of the molecular basis of diseases that are
transmissible between animals and humans.
Emphasis on bacterial, viral and parasitic
pathogens of animals and humans. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate standing or advanced
undergraduate in science or engineering, with
permission of instructor.
VMB 524. BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Analytical methods employed in the study of
biologically important molecules. Separations
(chromatography, electrophoresis), spectroscopy,
mass spectrometry, biosensors, and
immunoassays. Lec/lab. Not offered every year.
CROSSLISTED as CH 524. OTHER PREREQS:
One year of organic chemistry; one term of
organic chemistry laboratory.
VMB 601. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMB 603. THESIS (1-16).
VMB 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
VMB 606. PROJECTS (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMB 607. SEMINAR (1-16). One-credit section;
VMB 607 Sect. 1. Graded P/N.
VMB 611. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
OTHER PREREQS: One year of inorganic
chemistry, including a lab; one upper-division
course in biochemistry; one term of physics; one
year sequence in general biological sciences or
equivalent. Instructor approval required. VMB 611,
VMB 612, VMB 613 must be taken in sequence.
VMB 612. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
OTHER PREREQS: VMB 611; one year of
inorganic chemistry, including a lab; one upperdivision course in biochemistry; one term in
physics; one-year sequence in general biological
sciences or equivalent; instructor approval
required.
VMB 613. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
OTHER PREREQS: VMB 612; one year of
inorganic chemistry, including a lab; one upperdivision course in biochemistry; one term of
physics; one-year sequence in general biological
sciences or equivalent; instructor approval
required.
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VMB 614. VETERINARY MICROSCOPIC
ANATOMY (4). Structure and development of cells,
tissues, organs, and organ systems of animals.
OTHER PREREQS: One year of inorganic
chemistry, including a lab; one upper-division
course in biochemistry; one term of physics; oneyear sequence in general biological sciences or
equivalent; instructor approval required. VMB 614,
VMB 615 must be taken in sequence.
VMB 615. VETERINARY MICROSCOPIC
ANATOMY (3). Structure and development of cells,
tissues, organs, and organ systems of animals.
OTHER PREREQS: VMB 614; one year of
inorganic chemistry, including a lab; one upperdivision course in biochemistry; one term of
physics; one-year sequence in general biological
sciences or equivalent; instructor approval
required.
VMB 620. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY (5).
Clinical and diagnostic aspects of immunological
mechanisms, serological reactions;
hypersensitivity, allergy, and disorders of the
immune system. OTHER PREREQS: One upperdivision course in biochemistry; one year of
physics; one-year sequence in general biological
sciences or equivalent; instructor approval
required.
VMB 621. GENERAL PATHOLOGY (4). General
principles of pathology, cell injury and death,
inflammation and tissue repair, abnormalities of
cell growth, and structures and mechanisms of
disease. OTHER PREREQS: One year of inorganic
chemistry, including a lab; one upper-division
course in biochemistry; one term of physics; oneyear sequence in general biological sciences or
equivalent; must be taken in sequence. Instructor
approval required.
VMB 622. PATHOLOGY LABORATORY (1).
Laboratory instruction to complement VMB 621.
ENFORCED PREREQS: VMB 611* or VM 611
OTHER PREREQS: One course in histology,
instructor approval required.
VMB 630. MECHANISMS OF DISEASE (3). Cellular
and molecular events that contribute to the
pathogenesis of disease in animals, including
humans. Host interactions with infectious agents
and the environment. Offered alternate years.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate status in a
biomedical discipline. Prior courses in
biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, and
physiology are recommended. Instructor approval
required.
VMB 651. SELECTED TOPICS IN VETERINARY
MEDICINE (3). Topics vary; check Schedule of
Classes for particular topics. OTHER PREREQS:
Graduate standing and instructor approval
required.
VMB 701. RESEARCH (1-16).
VMB 705. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
VMB 706. PROJECTS (1-16).
VMB 709. VETERINARY MEDICINE ORIENTATION
(1). An overview of veterinary medicine with
emphasis on historical development, current
veterinary medical issues, employment
opportunities, and professionalism. Graded P/N.
OTHER PREREQS: First-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 711. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
OTHER PREREQS: First-year standing in
veterinary medicine. VMB 711, VMB 712, VMB 713
must be taken in sequence.
VMB 712. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
OTHER PREREQS: VMB 711; first-year standing
in veterinary medicine. VMB 711, VMB 712,
VMB 713 must be taken in sequence.
VMB 713. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
OTHER PREREQS: VMB 712; first-year standing
in veterinary medicine. VMB 711, VMB 712,
VMB 713 must be taken in sequence.
VMB 714. VETERINARY MICROSCOPIC
ANATOMY (4). Structure and development of cells,
tissues, organs, and organ systems of animals.
OTHER PREREQS: First-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 715. VETERINARY MICROSCOPIC
ANATOMY (3). Structure and development of cells,
tissues, organs, and organ systems of animals.
OTHER PREREQS: VMB 714; first-year standing
in veterinary medicine.
VMB 716. VETERINARY NEUROSCIENCES (4).
Structural and functional relationships of the
nervous system and organs of special sense with
emphasis on general clinical application. OTHER
PREREQS: First-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMB 717. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (5).
Physiology of body fluids, excretion, respiration,
acid-base balance, blood, muscle, bone,
cardiovascular system, digestion, metabolism,
endocrine system, reproduction, and lactation.
OTHER PREREQS: First-year standing in
veterinary medicine. VMB 717, VMB 718, VMB 719
must be taken in sequence.
VMB 718. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (5).
Physiology of body fluids, excretion, respiration,
acid-base balance, blood, muscle, bone,
cardiovascular system, digestion, metabolism,
endocrine system, reproduction, and lactation.
OTHER PREREQS: VMB 717, first-year standing
in veterinary medicine.
VMB 719. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Physiology of body fluids, excretion, respiration,
acid-base balance, blood, muscle, bone,
cardiovascular system, digestion, metabolism,
endocrine system, reproduction, and lactation.
OTHER PREREQS: VMB 718, first-year standing
in veterinary medicine.
VMB 720. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY (5).
Clinical and diagnostic aspects of immunological
mechanisms, serological reactions,
hypersensitivity, allergy, and disorders of the
immune system. OTHER PREREQS: First-year
standing in veterinary medicine.
VMB 721. VETERINARY PATHOLOGY (5). Basic
mechanisms and concepts relating to reaction of
cells and tissues to disease, with emphasis on
cellular and tissue degeneration, inflammatory
reaction, circulatory disturbance and neoplasia.
OTHER PREREQS: First-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 726. PET BIRD AND SMALL MAMMAL
MEDICINE AND SURGERY (2). Medicine and
surgery of pet birds and small animals. Graded P/N.
OTHER PREREQS: Third-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMB 727. ORNAMENTAL FISH MEDICINE (2). An
introduction to the basic principles of ornamental
fish medicine including basic husbandry, handling
and clinical procedures. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine is mandatory.
VMB 728. SPECIAL ANIMAL MEDICINE (4).
Diagnosis, treatment, and management of special
animals, including the common laboratory animals.
OTHER PREREQS: Third-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 729. LAB ANIMAL/PRIMATE MEDICINE AND
SURGERY (3-12). Designed to provide hands-on
experience with a variety of laboratory animal
species including primates, rodents, ungulates,
fish, and reptiles. May be repeated up to 4 times
for 3, 6, 9 or 12 credits per term. 12 credits
maximum apply toward graduation. Graded P/N.
OTHER PREREQS: Completion of first year of
veterinary medicine.
VMB 736. CLINICAL PATHOLOGY/
MICROBIOLOGY (3). Clinical experience in clinical
pathology, microbiology, and immunology. OTHER
PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMB 740. VETERINARY INTEGRATED PROBLEM
SOLVING (1). The first of three 1-credit courses in
problem solving and integration of clinical cases
and basic sciences in the veterinary curriculum.
OTHER PREREQS: First-year professional
standing.
VMB 741. VETERINARY INTEGRATED PROBLEM
SOLVING (1). The second of three 1-credit
courses in problem solving and integration of
clinical cases and basic sciences in the
veterinary curriculum. OTHER PREREQS: Firstyear professional standing.
VMB 742. VETERINARY INTEGRATED PROBLEM
SOLVING (1). The third of three 1-credit courses
in problem solving and integration of clinical cases
and basic sciences in the veterinary curriculum.
Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: First-year
professional standing.
VMB 743. VETERINARY INTEGRATED PROBLEM
SOLVING (1). A course in problem solving and
integration of clinical cases and basic sciences in
the veterinary curriculum. Students learn through
interaction with their peers and with independent
study outside of class. Graded P/N.
VMB 744. VETERINARY INTEGRATED PROBLEM
SOLVING (1). A course in problem solving and
integration of clinical cases and basic sciences in
the veterinary curriculum. Students learn through
interaction with their peers and with independent
study outside of class. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Second-year professional standing.
VMB 745. COMMUNICATIONS FOR
VETERINARIANS (1). Communications and
problem solving for the third-year veterinary
student. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Thirdyear standing in veterinary medicine mandatory.
VMB 749. WILDLIFE SAFARI (2). Clinical training in
the care of exotic and zoo animal species. Graded
P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMB 750. SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY I (4).
Examines the principles of system and organ
responses to injury and the consequent effects of
these changes on the host. OTHER PREREQS:
Second-year professional standing.
VMB 751. SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY II (5).
Examines the principles of system and organ
responses to injury and the consequent effects of
these changes on the host. OTHER PREREQS:
Second-year professional standing.
VMB 753. VETERINARY VIROLOGY (4). Virology
for the professional DVM student. OTHER
PREREQS: Second-year professional standing.
VMB 756. CLINICAL SERVICE II (6). Advanced
clinical experience in radiology, clinical pathology,
microbiology, or necropsy. Graded P/N.
ENFORCED PREREQS: VMB 736 or VM 736
VMB 759. VETERINARY BACTERIOLOGY AND
MYCOLOGY (5). Bacteriology and mycology for
the professional DVM student. OTHER PREREQS:
Second-year professional standing.
VMB 760. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY (5). A
study of the parasitic diseases of domestic
animals with an emphasis on diagnosis and
treatment. Fundamentals in host-parasite
interactions, taxonomy and life cycle strategies
are covered. OTHER PREREQS: Second-year
professional standing.
VMB 761. VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY (2).
Fundamentals of pharmacology as related to
veterinary medicine presented in a systemsoriented approach with drug therapy in domestic
animals. OTHER PREREQS: Second-year
professional standing.
College of Veterinary Medicine
VMB 762. VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY II (4).
Fundamentals of pharmacology as related to
veterinary medicine presented in a systemsoriented approach with drug therapy in domestic
animals. OTHER PREREQS: Second-year
professional standing.
VMB 763. VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(4). Clinical pathology for the professional DVM
student. OTHER PREREQS: Second-year
professional standing.
VMB 765. VETERINARY TOXICOLOGY (4). A
study of toxic agents, mechanisms of action,
toxicosis and treatments, especially as related to
domestic and wild animals, with principles of
toxicity testing, clinical diagnosis, and
identification of poisonous plants. OTHER
PREREQS: Second-year professional standing.
VMB 766. VETERINARY MEDICINE AND PUBLIC
HEALTH (3). Examines aspects of veterinary
medicine that affect human health. An
understanding of the contributions of the
veterinary profession to human health will enable
you to play an effective role in this area,
regardless of your career direction. OTHER
PREREQS: Second-year professional standing.
VMB 767. VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY (3).
Examines factors determining the frequency and
distribution of diseases in a defined population of
animals for the purpose of establishing programs
to prevent and control their development and
spread in this population.
VMB 768. BASIC HISTOPATHOLOGY (1). A
rotation in histopathology at the Veterinary
Diagnostic Laboratory. Emphasis is placed on
case evaluation, diagnosis and report writing of
biopsies of all species. Graded P/N. ENFORCED
PREREQS: VMB 751 or VM 751 OTHER
PREREQS: Third-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMB 769. ANIMAL GENOMICS (1). Discussion
about the dog and cow genomes, susceptibility to
diseases, and the possibilities and techniques for
treatment of medical conditions by gene transfer
and modification. OTHER PREREQS: Mandatory
graduate standing in science or 3rd or 4th year
students in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
VMB 773. AVIAN MEDICINE (6). Clinical
experience related to diseases of poultry and pet
birds. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
professional standing.
VMB 774. LABORATORY ANIMAL MEDICINE (6).
Clinical experience related to diagnosis,
treatment, and management of laboratory animals.
Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
professional standing.
PREREQS: Microbiology course. ANS 311 and
ANS 316 are recommended.
VMC 352. HORSE DISEASES (3). Discussion of a
limited number of diseases of importance to the
horse industry. Diseases selected will be used to
illustrate the factors causing diseases, the
mechanisms of disease production, and the
relationship between host, environment, and
etiology. Emphasis placed on disease prevention.
To be offered on alternate years with VMC 351,
Livestock Diseases. ENFORCED PREREQS:
ANS 314 OTHER PREREQS: Microbiology course.
ANS 311 and ANS 316 are recommended.
VMC 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMC 503. THESIS (1-12).
VMC 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
Graded P/N.
VMC 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMC 601. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMC 603. THESIS (1-16).
VMC 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
VMC 606. PROJECTS (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMC 607. SEMINAR (1-16). One-credit section;
VMC 607 Sect. 1. Graded P/N.
VMC 632. POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE (3-7). An
interactive, practical course on the role of
scholarship in clinical medicine, including
techniques to develop and conduct research in a
clinical setting. May be taken for repeated credit.
OTHER PREREQS: Enrollment in a clinical
residency; DVM degree or equivalent. Graduate
standing.
VMC 634. POSTGRADUATE SURGERY (3-7). An
interactive, practical course on the role of
scholarship in clinical surgery, including
techniques to develop and conduct research in a
clinical setting. May be taken for repeated credit.
OTHER PREREQS: Enrolled in CVM residency
program and graduate standing.
VMC 637. POSTGRADUATE CARDIOLOGY (3-7).
An interactive, practical course on the role of
scholarship in clinical cardiology, including
techniques to develop and conduct research in a
clinical setting. May be taken for repeated credit.
OTHER PREREQS: Enrollment in a clinical
residency, DVM degree or equivalent. Graduate
standing.
VMC 651. SELECTED TOPICS IN VETERINARY
MEDICINE (3). Topics vary; check Schedule of
Classes for particular topics. OTHER PREREQS:
Graduate standing and instructor approval required.
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VMC 712. CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (1-4). A oneweek clinical elective rotation in clinical oncology
at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. May be
repeated up to 4 times, two weeks or more is
encouraged. ENFORCED PREREQS: VMC 778 or
VM 778 OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year standing
in veterinary medicine.
VMC 713. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL
DERMATOLOGY (1-4). A one-week rotation in
dermatology in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Students will assist in the management of animals
presented for dermatological diseases. May be
repeated up to 4 times, two weeks or more is
encouraged. ENFORCED PREREQS: VMC 778 or
VM 778 OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year in
veterinary medicine.
VMC 721. SMALL ANIMAL CLINICAL NUTRITION
(1). Introduction to the concepts of small animal
clinical nutrition and is designed for the third-year
veterinary student. OTHER PREREQS: Third-year
standing in veterinary medicine recommended.
VMC 722. ADVANCED SMALL ANIMAL
DERMATOLOGY (1). An advanced course in small
animal dermatology covering subjects beyond the
scope of those covered in VMC 777. Graded P/N.
OTHER PREREQS: VMC 777.
VMC 724. LARGE ANIMAL SURGERY (6).
Selected surgical techniques and procedures
related to equine and food animal species. OTHER
PREREQS: Third-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMC 725. PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY (4). A basic
course in the principles and techniques of surgery
for the professional veterinary student. OTHER
PREREQS: Second-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMC 726. SMALL ANIMAL THERIOGENOLOGY
(1). Advanced clinical experience in small animal
(canine) reproduction. Graded P/N. ENFORCED
PREREQS: (VMC 783 and VMC 784) or (VM 783 and
VM 784) OTHER PREREQS: VMC 783, VMC 784.
VMC 727. ADVANCED SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY
(2). One-week of additional lectures and
laboratories to improve surgical skills and acquire
more advanced knowledge of specific surgical
conditions. Lec/lab. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine is mandatory.
VMC 728. ANESTHESIA FOR NON-TRADITIONAL
SPECIES (1). Describes principles and techniques
of anesthesia in non-traditional veterinary species
for the professional veterinary student. Graded P/
N. OTHER PREREQS: Third-year standing in
veterinary medicine recommended.
VMC 730. ANALGESIA IN ANIMALS (1). Covers
pain physiology, pain assessment, a variety of
pain management techniques, the analgesic drugs
classes available, and alternative modalities.
Topics will be presented in traditional format and
case-based discussions. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Third-year standing in veterinary
medicine recommended.
VMB 775. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (2).
Examines the world of work and career
development theories using career assessment,
literature, media and computer resources. Graded
P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Third-year professional
standing.
VMC 682. TOPICS IN INTERNAL MEDICINE (2-4).
In-depth investigation of important topics in
physiology, pathophysiology, treatment, diagnosis,
and other aspects of internal medicine through
investigation of primary literature and recent
reviews. OTHER PREREQS: Enrollment in a
clinical residency, DVM degree or equivalent.
VMB 786. ADVANCED HISTOPATHOLOGY (2). A
rotation in histopathology at the Veterinary
Diagnostic Laboratory. Emphasis is placed on
case evaluation, diagnosis and report writing of
biopsies of all species. OTHER PREREQS: Fourthyear standing in veterinary medicine, VMB 751 is
mandatory.
VMC 684. TOPICS IN SURGERY (2-4). In-depth
investigation of important topics in physiology,
pathophysiology, treatment, diagnosis, and other
aspects of surgery through investigation of
primary literature and recent reviews. OTHER
PREREQS: Enrollment in a clinical residency,
DVM degree or equivalent.
VETERINARY CLINICAL
SCIENCES
VMC 701. RESEARCH (1-16).
VMC 351. LIVESTOCK DISEASES (3). Discussion
of a limited number of diseases of major economic
importance to the livestock producer. Diseases
selected will illustrate the factors causing
diseases, the mechanisms of disease production,
and the relationship between the host,
environment, and etiology. Emphasis will be on
disease prevention. To be offered on even number
years alternating with VMC 352, Horse Diseases.
ENFORCED PREREQS: ANS 314 OTHER
VMC 706. PROJECTS (1-16).
VMC 732. CLINICAL LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE I
(6). Clinical medicine training in diseases of food
animals and horses; clinic rounds and diagnostic
procedures. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 711. CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY (1-4). A oneweek clinical elective rotation in cardiology at the
Veterinary Teaching Hospital. May be repeated up
to 4 times, two weeks or more is encouraged.
OTHER PREREQS: fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine required.
VMC 734. CLINICAL LARGE ANIMAL SURGERY I
(6). Clinical surgery, treatment, and care of food
animals and horses; clinical rounds; training in
surgery, lameness, and diagnostic procedures.
OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMC 705. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
VMC 731. SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCY CAREDOVE LEWIS (3). A two-week clinical rotation at
the Dove Lewis Memorial Emergency Clinic in
Portland, OR. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine.
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VMC 735. RURAL VETERINARY PRACTICE I (6).
Rural practice training in diseases of food animals
and horses. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 737. LARGE ANIMAL ANESTHESIOLOGY
(4). A one-week clinical rotation in large animal
anesthesiology including selection of anesthetic
techniques and anesthetic management and
supportive therapy of clinical cases. OTHER
PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMC 738. INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL CARE (3).
Feeding, housing, breeding and marketing
systems related to animal care. OTHER
PREREQS: First-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMC 751. RUMINANT NUTRITION (2). An
advanced course in clinical ruminant nutrition
dealing with nutritional problems of ruminants that
might be encountered by a practicing veterinarian.
Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Third-year
standing in veterinary medicine and basic nutrition
recommended.
VMC 752. CLINICAL LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE II
(3-6). Additional clinical medicine training. Graded
P/N. ENFORCED PREREQS: VMC 732 or VM 732
VMC 754. CLINICAL LARGE ANIMAL SURGERY II
(3). Additional clinical surgery training. Graded P/N.
ENFORCED PREREQS: VMC 734 or VM 734
VMC 755. RURAL VETERINARY PRACTICE II (3-6).
One additional rural practice training. Graded P/N.
ENFORCED PREREQS: VMC 735 or VM 735
VMC 739. VETERINARY MEDICAL ETHICS (1).
Introduction of ethics in veterinary medicine, with
specific attention to ethical theories, ethical
decision making, moral status of animals,
professional ethics, and practice issues.
VMC 757. SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY (6). Small
animal medicine and surgical techniques and
procedures. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS:
Fourth-year professional standing.
VMC 740. SHEEP AND GOAT MEDICINE AND
SURGERY (3). Discussions of economically
important sheep and goat diseases, practical
surgeries, and a review of nutrition and husbandry.
Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 758. CATTLE PRODUCTION MEDICINE (3).
Clinical application of production medicine
practices to dairy and beef cattle practice. Graded
P/N. ENFORCED PREREQS: VMC 735 or VM 735
OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year professional
standing, or instructor approval required.
VMC 741. LARGE ANIMAL GI SURGERY (2). A
one-week course for 4th year veterinary students,
with particular interest in gastrointestinal surgery.
Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 759. LARGE ANIMAL PALPATION (1). A
laboratory for additional experience in rectal
palpation of large animals, for third year veterinary
students. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Thirdyear standing in veterinary medicine
recommended.
VMC 742. CAMELID MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(4). Designed to give students an in-depth
introduction to camelid health care via hands-on
work, lectures, and discussion sections. Graded
P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 743. ADVANCED EQUINE REPRODUCTION
(3). A two-week course in advanced clinical
experience in equine reproduction. Graded P/N.
OTHER PREREQS: Third-year standing in
veterinary medicine recommended.
VMC 744. ADVANCED LAMENESS IN EQUINE (3).
Application of anatomy, lameness examination,
nerve and joint anesthesia, diagnostic radiology,
ultrasound and nuclear scintigraphy to diagnosis
of lameness in horses. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine is mandatory.
VMC 746. CAINE CENTER FOOD ANIMAL
MEDICINE (6). Food animal production medicine
providing experience with field investigation and
clinical cases. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS:
Fourth-year standing in veterinary medicine
required.
VMC 747. VETERINARY ANESTHESIOLOGY II (3).
An additional two-week clinical rotation in
veterinary anesthesiology utilizing patients
presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: 4th year standing
in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 748. EQUINE DENTISTRY (2). Utilizing
modern, motorized equipment, cadaver
specimens, and live hospital and client horses,
students will learn and perform modern methods of
equine dental prophylaxis and treatment. Graded
P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Third-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 763. ADVANCED CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY
(1). An elective course for junior veterinary
students detailing diagnosis and management of
the common congenital and acquired cardiac
diseases of domestic animals. OTHER PREREQS:
Third-year standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 764. DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (4). A lecture
and laboratory course in diagnostic imaging
covering physics or radiography and
ultrasonography, radiation safety and image
interpretation for small and large animals,
presented by body systems. OTHER PREREQS:
Second-year professional standing.
VMC 768. PRINCIPLES OF ANESTHESIA (4). A
basic course in the principles and techniques of
surgery and anesthesia for the professional
veterinary student. OTHER PREREQS: Secondyear professional standing.
VMC 769. GENERAL MEDICINE (2). An
introduction to medicine with a discussion of the
principles of medicine that would be applicable to
all species. Physical examination, clinical
diagnosis, pathophysiology of signs of disease in
domestic animals, therapeutic principles and
diagnostic procedures. OTHER PREREQS:
Second-year professional standing.
VMC 770. LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE I (4). The
first of three courses in large animal medicine for
third-year professional veterinary students
covering diagnosis and treatment of domestic
large animals.
VMC 771. LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE II (4).
Diagnosis, treatment and control of diseases of
large domestic animals, specifically
gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary diseases, weight
loss, and introduction to production medicine, and
some swine diseases. OTHER PREREQS: VMC 770.
VMC 749. CLINICAL IMAGING II (3). Advanced
clinical course for 4th year veterinary students in
which they will assume additional responsibility for
performing common radiographic procedures.
Graded P/N. ENFORCED PREREQS: VMC 796 or
VM 764 OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year standing
in veterinary medicine.
VMC 772. LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE III (4).
Diagnosis, treatment and control of diseases of
large domestic animals, specifically central
nervous system, mastitis, musculoskeletal,
sudden death, skin, and some swine diseases.
OTHER PREREQS: VMC 770, VMC 771.
VMC 750. EQUINE CLINICAL NUTRITION (1). A
one-week course for veterinary students focusing
on equine nutrition that can be used in veterinary
practice. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Thirdyear standing in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 773. MEDICINE LABORATORY I (1).
Laboratory experience for third-year veterinary
students concurrent with the large and small
animal medicine courses. OTHER PREREQS:
Third-year standing in veterinary medicine
enforced.
VMC 774. MEDICINE LABORATORY II (1).
Laboratory experience for third-year veterinary
students concurrent with the large and small
animal medicine courses. OTHER PREREQS:
Third-year standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 776. SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE I (4). A
course for veterinary students describing major
topics of small animal internal medicine, using
both a systems-based approach and a problembased approach.
VMC 777. SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE II (5). A
course for veterinary students describing major
topics of small animal internal medicine, using
both a systems-based approach and a problembased approach. OTHER PREREQS: VMC 776.
VMC 778. SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE III (4). A
course for veterinary students describing major
topics of small animal internal medicine, using
both a systems-based approach and a problembased approach. OTHER PREREQS: VMC 776,
VMC 777.
VMC 779. VETERINARY ULTRASOUND (2).
Principles and techniques of ultrasonographic
examination of animals with practice in examining
large and small animals with images created by
the use of ultrasound. OTHER PREREQS:
Mandatory graduate standing in science or thirdor fourth-year students in the College of
Veterinary Medicine, with instructor permission.
VMC 780. VETERINARY MEDICAL
PRECEPTORSHIP (1-16). Theory of practice of
veterinary medicine in a non-university situation.
Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
professional standing.
VMC 781. SEMINAR IN VETERINARY MEDICINE
(1-16). Seminars and case discussions on
selected topics by students, staff, and others.
Graded P/N.
VMC 782. EMERGENCY CARE (1). One-week
rotation in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital during
non-regular hours. Practice and instruction in
caring for critically ill patients. OTHER PREREQS:
Fourth-year professional standing.
VMC 783. THERIOGENOLOGY I (4). To present
the clinical applications of reproductive
physiology, anatomy, embryology, pathology and
microbiology in domesticated animals.
VMC 784. THERIOGENOLOGY II (2). To present
the clinical applications of reproductive
physiology, anatomy, embryology, pathology and
microbiology in domesticated animals.
VMC 785. SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY (6). A
lecture and laboratory course covering the
diagnosis, operative methods, and aftercare of
common small animal surgical conditions.
VMC 786. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (1). Diagnosis and
treatment of feline, canine and equine problem
behaviors including aggression, anxiety, housesoiling and compulsive behaviors.
VMC 787. THIRD-YEAR CLINICS (1). An
introductory clinical experience for third-year
veterinary students.
VMC 789. PET PRACTICE (3). Additional clinical
training in primary care pet practice at a Banfield
Pet Hospital. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS:
Fourth-year standing in veterinary medicine is
mandatory.
VMC 790. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1-16). One- to
four-week periods. Section 1: Large Animal Clinical
Experience/Topics (1-16). Section 2: Small Animal
Clinical Experience/Topics (1-16). Section 3: Mixed
Animal Clinical Experience/Topics (1-16). Section
4: Small Animal Private Practice (1-16). Section 5:
Special Studies (1-16). Some sections graded P/N.
OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year professional
standing.
College of Veterinary Medicine
VMC 791. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE
(6). A clinical rotation in small animal internal
medicine at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Emphasis will be placed on patient evaluation,
diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dogs and
cats. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 792. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE II
(3 or 6). A two-week, three-credit clinical elective
rotation in small animal internal medicine at the
Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Emphasis will be
placed on patient evaluation, diagnosis and
treatment of diseases of dogs and cats. OTHER
PREREQS: VMC 791 is recommended.
VMC 793. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY
(6). Clinical training in small animal surgery in the
Veterinary Teaching Hospital. ENFORCED
PREREQS: (VMC 725 or VM 725) and (VMC 785
or VM 785) OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine mandatory.
VMC 794. SHELTER MEDICINE (3). Clinical
training in small animal medicine and surgery at
the Oregon Humane Society. OTHER PREREQS:
Fourth-year standing in veterinary medicine is
mandatory.
VMC 795. NECROPSY AND EMERGENCY (3).
Clinical experience in necropsy to learn proper
necropsy and sample collection techniques.
Students also will assist in the Veterinary
Teaching Hospital during evening hours, learning
to care for critically ill patients. OTHER
PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine is mandatory.
VMC 796. CLINICAL IMAGING (3). A clinical
course for 4th year veterinary students in which
they will assume primary responsibility for
performing common radiographic procedures.
OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 797. SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCY (1). A
one-week clinical rotation in small animal
emergency and critical care at the Veterinary
Teaching Hospital. OTHER PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 798. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY II
(3-6). Clinical training in small animal surgery in
the College of Veterinary Medicine, Lois B.
Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital. OTHER
PREREQS: VMC 725, VMC 785, VMC 793
recommended.
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