Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VETS 5004
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Course ID
204999
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Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Animal and Vet Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Suong Ngo
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding and knowledge of clinical pharmacology, toxicology and therapeutic. The course particularly covers the mechanisms of various drug actions, the PD/PK principles that are fundamental for the therapeutic uses and safe selection of therapeutic agents in clinical veterinary practice. ln addition, students will also gain knowledge of important aspects of toxicology and therapeutics.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand aspects of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics to support veterinary practice
  • Assess appropriate drug selection for various animal species
  • Understand aspects of clinical toxicology in relation to veterinary practice

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Roseworthy Campus

Class number
Class number 26657
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
4 May - 25 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
Notes:
Available to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students only.
Class number
Class number 26658
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
4 May - 25 May Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
Class number
Class number 26659
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
4 May - 25 May Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed VETSC7006RW Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology at the University of Adelaide

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course