{"id":697,"date":"2024-04-05T11:33:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifevet.com\/uk\/?page_id=697"},"modified":"2026-02-23T16:24:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:24:27","slug":"oncology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifevet.com\/uk\/postgraduates\/oncology\/","title":{"rendered":"Oncology"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t36 students\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t25th April 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSaturday, 9 to 18:30 \nSunday, 9 to 14:30\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS credits\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t12 modules\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStreaming\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t36 students\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Certification obtained<\/span><\/span><\/p> After passing the postgraduate university training, you will be able to obtain the following credentials to use in your CV:<\/p> \u2022 <\/span>International Credential<\/strong>: PgCert. Onco. ifevet\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u2022\u00a0<\/span>Certification obtained<\/strong>: Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Oncology (ifevet)<\/span><\/p> Course Objective<\/span><\/span><\/p> The aim of this postgraduate programme is to provide students with a solid foundation in diagnosing and treating the most common oncological diseases encountered in small animal veterinary clinics. The primary objective is to equip students with confidence in managing neoplastic diseases through contemporary, evidence-based approaches.<\/span><\/p> Structure and benefits of the postgraduate programme<\/span><\/span><\/p> The postgraduate course is structured into modules with classes designed to introduce students to the basics of oncology. Each module will be taught by one or more qualified or accredited specialists or residency-trained clinicians in their respective fields (oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists), ensuring that students receive the most up-to-date and highest quality training in the ever-evolving field of veterinary oncology. <\/span><\/p> The first four modules cover cancer biology, paraneoplastic syndromes, and an overview of the diagnostic and treatment options available. The remaining eight modules focus on the types of neoplasia commonly seen in everyday practice. <\/span><\/p> Students will learn about the biology, differential diagnosis, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options for the diseases discussed.<\/span><\/p> Target Audience<\/span><\/span><\/p> This programme is aimed at veterinary surgeons working in general practice as well as more experienced vets in oncology clinics who wish to deepen their knowledge in clinical oncology. It is also intended for veterinary surgeons who aspire to pursue a career in veterinary oncology through an internship or residency in the future.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t \n \t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart date\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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RCVS and EBVS\u00ae European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Oncology, DVM, MSc, DipECVIM-CA (Oncology), MRCVS Director of postgraduate Oncology course<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t