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SMALL ANIMAL ONCOLOGY

MEDSC-V 679
Course Description

To develop skills in clinical medicine, palpation, interpretation of laboratory data and become acquainted with oncology clientele.

Prerequisites

Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with fourth year standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
2.91

12.03% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.54% from Historical

A Rate
72.73%

12.18% from Historical

Class Size
22

40.67% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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