M.Sc. Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Master of Science in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

M.Sc. Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
Shakirat     O. Adediran	Lecturer I & Acting Head of Department DVM,M.V.Sc.(Ibadan)	Anaesthesia, Pain Management.
F.M.Lawal	Lecturer I DVM,M.V.Sc.(Ibadan),FCVSN(CVSN, Abuja)	Anaesthesia and Critical Care
A.Aliyu	Lecturer I DVM,M.Sc.(ABU, Zaria)	Diagnostic Imaging
S. Z. Abdulkadir	Lecturer I DVM,M.Sc.(UDU,Sokoto)	Large Animal Surgery
O.A. Alimi	Lecturer I DVM,M.Sc.(UDU,Sokoto)	Orthopaedic Surgery
*S. O. Salami	Professor DVM,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(ABU,Zaria)	Surgical Anatomy
*Z.Jaji	Reader DVM,M.V.Sc.(Maiduguri);Ph.D. (Serdang)	Micro-anatomy, Reproductive and Developmental Anatomy and Nanotechnology

Introduction

The programme is for Professionals who are seeking to prove their skills in the use of imaging modalities for diagnostic purposes in small and large animals. This programme is designed to meet the desire of interested individuals.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the provision of theoretical and practical (clinical) avenues for professionals in improving their skills in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.

Aim and Objectives

The aim of this programme is to provide an enabling environment to improve the basic skills in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. The objectives are to:

instill confidence and competence in the use of imaging modalities for identifying and diagnosing cases in hospitals and private practices; and train the individuals in designing and carrying out research projects in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to have: O‘ level Credits pass in five subjects, which include: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English Language.

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Duration of the Programme

A Full-time student shall spend a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.

A Part-time student shall spend a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of36 calendar months.

Detailed Course

VTC 813   Biomedical Research Methodology and Communication   2 Credits

History and legal basis of research ethic. Ethical requirements. Ethical review procedure. Ethical issues and requirements: data protection, privacy, informed consent, research on animals and humans, dual use. Identifying research fields. Identifying funding resources. Developing a grant proposal: basic components of grant proposal, budget and budgeting, research planning and design. Writing research protocol. Submitting a research proposal. Implementing the research project. Describing and analyzing research results. Interpreting research results. Report writing. Management control in biomedical research. Challenges and opportunities in collaborative scientific research. Research communication: communicating to scientists, funding agencies, health professionals, policy makers, patients/clients, community, and public media. Writing scientific paper. Publishing a scientific paper. Making a scientific presentation.30h (T);C

VPH815  Biostatistics  2Credits

Statistics. Study designs. Scales of measurement. Quality of measurement, statistical variable/data. Qualitative and quantitative data sources. Sampling and sample size determination. Data organization: Statistics Charts, Tables, Graphs Frequency Tables, Frequency distribution, Histogram, Stem and leaf plot, boxplot. Summary indices: Mean, Median, Modes Variance, and Standard Deviation. Probability distributions: Normal, Binomial, Poisson distribution, Descriptive statistics, frequency table, tables for qualitative and quantitative data, diagrams, types of diagrams. Data summarization: summary indices, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Test of statistical hypothesis. Confidence intervals. Parametric and non-parametric tests. Z-test for proportions. Chi-square test. Fischer‘s exact test and T-test. Analysis of variance. Regression and correlation. Spearman rank and Kendal correlation.15h(T);45h (P);C

VPH817  Bioinformatics     2Credits

Bioinformatics: Introduction, principles and application in Veterinary Medicine. Software and data manipulation. GenBank. Nucleic acid amplification and sequencing. Useof Gene Sequences Analysis software(BioEdit®, MEGA, CLC etc). Phylogenetic tree construction and analysis.15h(T);45h (P);C

VSR 857    Radiography of Large Animal Extremities      2 Credits

Comparative normal radio graphic anatomy of Equine, Bovine, Caprine, Ovine and Porcine. Traumatic and degenerative conditions of limbs causing lameness. Clinical and experimental evaluations of radiographs.15h(T);45h(P);C

VSR 858  Radiography of Captive Wild Animals     2 Credits

Radiography of selected captive wild animals. Radiographs of the extremities, abdomen and thorax of sub-human primates, Spotted Hyena, Cobra and ostrich. Comparism of the normal radio graphic anatomy of the sub-human primate and that of selected captive animals. Radiographs of apparently healthy animals.15h(T);45h (P);C

VSR 859   Contrast Radiographic Techniques     2Credits

Positive and negative radiographic studies of gastro-intestinal tract, genitor-urinary system, arthrography and cardiovascular system of small animals. Evaluations of apparently normal contrast radiographs.15h(T);45h(P);C

VSR 860   Abdomino-pelvic Ultasonography   2 Credits  

Normal ultrasonographic studies of the abdomen and pelvis of domestic small animals. Conditions of various abdominal and pelvic organs using ultrasound. Techniques of ultrasonographic evaluation in experimental and clinical patients.15h(T);45h (P);C

VSR861  Avian Radiography  1Credit

Normal radiographic anatomy of domestic fowl (chicken). Comparative radiographic anatomy domestic and wild birds, with emphasis on the skeletal system. Evaluation of radiographic features of traumatized avian patients.45h(P);C

VSR862   Basic CT, CAT-Scan and Scintigraphy 2Credits

Principles and techniques of the use of Computed tomography (CT- Scan), Scintigraphy, Fluoroscopy and thermography as non-invassive diagnostic tools in management of selected clinical cases in small animals.: Normal interpretation of central nervous system (Brain and Spinal cord) along with the upper respiratory system.15h(T);45h (P);C

VSR 863  Indexing Hard Copies of Clinical Images 1Credit

The hard copies of X-ray films, ultrasonographic pictures are coded using the organ systems and filed according to dates of investigation: easy reference.45h(P);C

VSR 864  Design of Imaging Suit   1 Credit

Basic principles of design and location of imaging department in hospital environment. Ideal basic features: surface area, the compartment, the type of materials to be used for safety of personel and the environment. Selected imaging unit with in the locality are visited to form a base-line for ideal design of imaging unit.15h (T);C

VSR 865  Development of Technique Chart  2 Credits

Principles governing the development of a technique chart for skull, thorax, abdomen and extremities. Use of cadaver or clinical patients in the development of technique chart for each x-ray machine. Significance of mA (current), S(time in seconds) and kV (kilovoltage) in the development of chart for each system.15h(T);45h (P);C

VSR 866  Small Animal Diagnostic Radiology  3Credits

Normal radiographic anatomy of all systems in small animals, sub-human primates and avian patients; radiographic changes in systemic diseases and traumatology; various positioning and restraint methods; contrast radio graphic studies: basic principles of ultra- sound imaging techniques; fluoro copy and scintigraphy (Scan); laboratory exercises. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

VSR 867   Advanced Diagnostic Large Animal Radiology 3Credits

Normal radiographic anatomy of food animal and equine extremities. Evaluation of clinical radiographic films: traumatology and positioning techniques in exposure of large animals extremities to radiography. Arthrography and other special radiographic techniques. Laboratory exercises: radiographic interpretation of films.30h(T);45h (P);C

VSR 869 Seminar I    1Credit

Oral presentation on topics of interest in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging towards the area of research.45h(P);C

VSR 870  Seminar II   1Credit

Common diagnostic imaging problems in small and large animals are identified. These problems are identified and investigated on how such problems could be prevented in animals. A progress report is presented in seminar before final defence.45h(P);C

VSR 899  Dissertation  6Credits

Original diagnostic imaging investigation on a designed problem in small and large animals. The sequence of the investigation is documented under the supervision of a committee.270h(P);C

Graduation Requirements

A candidate must pass 35 Credits made up of the following to be awarded the Master of Science (Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging) degree:

Core courses           35 Credits

Total                      35Credits

Summary

 Core Courses:VTC813(2),VPH815(2),VPH817(2),VSR857(2),VSR858(2),VSR859(2),VSR860(2),VSR861(1)VSR862(2),VSR863(1),VSR864(1),VSR865(2),VSR866(3),VSR 867(3), VSR869 (1),VSR 870(1), VSR899 (6)