The Professional Program of Veterinary Medicine (PPVM) comprises 40 credit points in which the implementation is divided into 3 stages. The professional consisting 14 courses with 85.12 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

 

Program Specification

Program Title

Professional Program Veterinary Medicine (PPVM)

Awarding Institution

Univesitas Syiah Kuala

Postal Address

Jl. T. Hasan Krueng Kalee, No. 4, Kopelma Darussalam, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Email and Website

profesi.fkh@unsyiah.ac.id; http://fkh.usk.ac.id/visi-dan-misi-ppdh/

Details of the accreditation by a professional

The Study Program of Professional Program Veterinary Medicine (PPVM) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Universitas Syiah Kuala is Accredited grade ‘UNGGUL’ (Excellent) by the Indonesian Accreditation Agency for Higher Education in Health (LAM-PTKES) in 2021 with Decree No. SK LAM-PTKes No.0357/LAM-PTKES/Akr/Prof/V/2021 for Professional Program Veterinary Medicine.

Title Awarded

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcome (PLO) The program provides the opportunity for graduates to be:

A.   Veterinarian.

B.    Lecturer.

C.    Research/Professional Laboratory Worker/Scientific Assistant.

D.   Consultant Animal Health and Livestock.

E.    Policy Makers in the Field of Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases.

 

Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) consists of:

A.   Attitude (A)

A1.Faith and piety to God.

A2.Noble character, morality, ethics, personality and understanding of Indonesian nationality and culture.

A3.Upholding human values and fairness with high respect/tolerance for the diversity of cultures, views, religions and beliefs, as well as the opinions/original findings of others, by prioritizing the interests of the nation and the wider community.

A4.Have dignity as a scholar, as a citizen who loves the homeland and obeys the law, as a citizen who cares about social and environmental concerns, as a competitive and peace-loving global citizen, as well as a professional human resource with a spirit of professional nobility veterinary medicine in the field of veterinary medicine.

A5.Upholding the truth, developing solidarity, having the spirit of nationalism, and the spirit of defending the country.

 

B.    Knowledge (K)

K1.Understand the basic concepts, principles, and theories related to veterinary medicine.

K2.Have insight into veterinary ethics, understanding the essence of the veterinary oath, professional code of ethics, and primary reference for veterinary professional behavior.

K3.Have insight into the National Animal Health System and veterinary legislation field.

K4.Have the skills to perform legal and medical procedures and skills in professional communication (professional communication/dialogue).

K5.Have skills in handling diseases in food-producing animals/livestock, pets and companion animals, wildlife and conservation, aquatic animals, and laboratory animals.

K6.Having skills in performing: (a) clinical, laboratory, pathological, and epidemiological diagnosis of animal diseases; (b) preparation of nutrition for health and medical disorders; (c) antemortem and postmortem examinations; (d) examination of pregnancy, treatment of reproductive disorders and application of reproductive technology; (e) supervision of the safety and quality of animal products: (0 supervision and quality control of veterinary drugs and biological materials, including their use and distribution, (g) assessment and supervision of animal welfare.

K7.Have the ability to control and manage strategic and zoonotic diseases, biosecurity (biosecurity-biosafety), and control the environment.

K8.Have the ability in “therapeutic transactions”, taking history, medical records, approval of medical actions (informed consent), prescription writing, doctor’s certificate, and client education.

K9.Understand risk analysis, veterinary economic analysis, and entrepreneurial spirit (entrepreneurship).

 

C.    Skill (S)

S1. Capable of reading, writing, and professional communication (professional communication/dialogue) with the proper and correct language.

S2. Capable of adapting to face the situation and solving problems.

S3. Capable of working and studying to complete independence on an ongoing basis.

S4. Have the responsibility for developing professional management for individuals and groups of workers at the qualification level below.

S5. Capable of performing legal and medical procedures;

S6. Capable of disease handling of food-producing/livestock animals, pets and companion animals, wildlife and conservation, aquatic animals, and laboratory animals.

S7. capable of performing: (a) clinical, laboratory, pathological, and epidemiological diagnosis of animal diseases; (b) preparation of nutrition for health and medical disorders; (c) antemortem and postmortem examinations; (d) examination of pregnancy, treatment of reproductive disorders and application of reproductive technology; (e) control of the safety and quality of animal products; (e) supervision and quality control of veterinary drugs and biological materials, including their use and distribution; (g) animal welfare assessment and monitoring;

S8. Able to carry out the management of strategic and zoonotic disease control and management, biosecurity-biosafety, and environmental control;

S9. Capable of performing “therapeutic transactions”, anamnesis, medical records, approval of medical actions (informed consent), prescription writing, doctor’s certificate, and client education;

S10.  Able to carry out risk analysis and veterinary economic analysis.

 

D.   Competence (C)

C1. Upholding the veterinarian’s oath, code of ethics, and primary reference for the behavior of the veterinary profession;

C2. Harmonize science (veterinary science and technology), regulation (veterinary legislation and national animal health system), and professional attitudes (leadership, work ethic, cooperation, entrepreneurship);

C3. Demonstrate scientific and professional accountability in the field of veterinary medicine by communicating scientifically and empathetically, working innovatively and creatively, acting carefully and responsibly, maintaining the integrity of the expertise, and practicing lifelong learning.

C4. Realizing the benefit of humans through animal health and welfare, as well as environmental sustainability;

C5. Become an agent of renewal by responding to the development of science and technology and the challenges of the times, being curious (curiosity), open-minded in criticism, sharpening analytical power, developing innovation, building teamwork, and empowering the community.

 

Admission requirements

A.   The candidate holds a bachelor of veterinary medicine (SKH/BVM) degree

B.    Passed Local Selection Entrance conducted by PPVM FVM USK on January and July each year.

Annual Student Intake

100 new students per stage/semester (200 new students per year).

Teaching Learning, and Assessment Strategies

The curriculum PPVM is mainly practical-based learning, lasts for 3 semesters, and requires 40 credits in total. PPVM is a professional course that aimed to enable students to achieve essential knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours to meet the varied needs of society and the veterinary profession. The professional curriculum provides excellent basic science and training skills on animal health, medical treatment, surgery, veterinary public health, prevention, diagnosis, and control of animal diseases including wildlife and aquatic animals. In this program, veterinarian candidates have intensive training both in campus and outside campus (internship).

Assessment strategies: Formative; Individual assignments (case report, individual presentation, and journal reading). Summative; Final exam (MCQs)/Essay), individual skills, Computer Based Test (CBT)

 

The standard period of study and credit point gained

3 Stages/Semesters (40 CP equals to 85.12 ECTS).

 

Mode of Study

Full Time

Job Opportunity

89.9 % of alumni works in the veterinary area, with average waiting time is 1 month after graduation.

The date on which the program specification was revised

 

July 2022

Mapping of PLOs and ILOs PPVM

No

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

Intended Learning Outcome (ILO)

Attitude

Knowledge

Skills

Competencies

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

K1

K2

K3

K4

K5

K6

K7

K8

K9

S1

S2

S3

S4

S5

S6

S7

S8

S9

S10

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

1

Veterinarian

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

2

Dosen

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

3

Researcher

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

4

Consultant Animal Health and Livestock

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

X

 

X

X

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

X

X

 

5

Policy Makers in the Field of Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Disease

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

X

 

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

X

X

X

X

X

X