Higher Postgraduate Certificate in
Marine Reptile and Marine Bird Medicine
language
English
Studies mode
Online
coordinator
Marta Muñoz Baquero
Shawn Johnson
WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?
Graduates in Veterinary Medicine. At least 12 months of clinical experience is recommended.
FEES, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Click on the link to view the student fees for this programme. The Fundación Universitaria San Pablo CEU is the private educational institution which devotes the most resources to grants and scholarships in Spain. Those enrolled on a master's degree or lifelong learning master programme are eligible for an AVANCE Scholarship.
Marine Reptile and Marine Bird Medicine: Specialize & Stand Out
This Higher Postgraduate Certificate (HPC) in Marine Reptile and Marine Bird Medicine is a higher aims to respond to the demand for veterinarians who specialize in this area, as the physiology of these animals differs significantly from that of terrestrial animals, requiring specific care management. Furthermore, concern for the conservation of endangered aquatic species emphasizes the need for experts who can diagnose and treat diseases and contribute to research, rehabilitation and conservation.
The HPC in Marine Reptile and Marine Bird Medicine will be delivered online, allowing students to access up-to-date and quality content from anywhere in the world. This mode of delivery facilitates the compatibility of training with employment and provides students with access to experts of the profession via virtual sessions and to specialized learning materials.
With this training in marine reptiles and marine birds, veterinarians can:
- Specialize in the physiology and pathology of reptiles and birds living in the marine environment.
- Gain the the skills to diagnose and treat diseases in marine reptiles and marine birds.
- Specialize in the medical care of marine reptiles and birds in aquariums and their natural habitat.
- Get involved in scientific research for the prevention of disease and the study of emerging pathologies.
With these objectives in mind, the Certificate provides an in-depth, scientific and practical education, enabling graduates to practise with confidence in the field of aquatic animal medicine.
Learn with the Oceanogràfic in Valencia, Europe's largest aquarium
CEU UCH and the Oceanogràfic de València have come together to make this Higher Postgraduate Certificate in Medicine in Marine Reptiles and Marine Birds possible.
The Oceanogràfic de València is located within the City of Arts and Sciences complex. The aquarium, which opened in 2003, is the largest aquarium in Europe and a leading institution in the field of marine biodiversity conservation and outreach activities. Its facilities are home to more than 27,000 species of 700 species, many of them rare, and it seeks to represent the world’s major aquatic ecosystems for visitors.
The aquarium has a fully equipped veterinary clinic, laboratories and first-class medical facilities, enabling it to run specialized training programmes. Thanks to this infrastructure, the Oceanogràfic de València possesses the right professionals, animals and environment for the study of marine reptiles and marine birds and for the provision of high-quality training in the care of these animals.
Learning objectives of the HPC in Marine Reptile and Marine Bird Medicine
The main learning objectives are:
- To understand the physiology and pathology of marine reptiles and marine birds.
- To develop skills in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in marine reptiles and marine birds.
- To introduce concepts of conservation medicine and the use of scientific research in the prevention and study of emerging pathologies.
Other specialization courses for marine veterinarians
If you want to further your training as a marine veterinarian, CEU UCH offers you a variety of specialized courses that will allow you to enhance your knowledge expertise in the care, conservation and performance of research regarding marine fauna, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep on developing professionally in this exciting field.
We collaborate with the best organisations:
- MundoMar Benidorm
- Wildlife Health Ecology Research Organization
- Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium
- Sea Change Conservation
- Disney's Animals, Science and Environment
- New England Aquarium
- NC State University CMAST (The Center for Marine Sciences and Technology)
- University of Florida Aquatic Animal Health Program College of Veterinary Medicine
- AWEC (Animal Welfare Education Center)
- The Marine Mammal Center
- International Zoo Veterinary Group
- Ardente Veterinary Nutrition
- The SeaDoc Society
- R3 Animal
- GREFA
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Valencia
The faculty of the University Higher Postgraduate Certificate in Marine Reptile and Marine Bird Medicine is composed of:
- Dr Shawn Johnson
Veterinarian specializing in marine mammals, with over 20 years of experience in clinical care, research, rescue, and rehabilitation. Former Director of the Marine Mammal Center in California and co-founder of Sea Change Health. Author of 53 research articles on marine wildlife health. - Dr. Claire Simeone
Marine mammal veterinarian and graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Led research on mortality events and was director of the monk seal conservation programme in Hawaii. Founder of Sea Change Health and TED Fellow 2018. Author of 25 scientific publications. - Dr Daniel García Párraga
Coordinator of the Scientific Committee at Fundación Oceanogràfic and Director of Zoological Operations at AVANQUA. European diplomate in zoo animal medicine and aquatic animal health. Author of over 170 scientific articles. - Dr José Luis Crespo
Veterinary Medicine graduate specializing in marine turtle pathology. Veterinarian responsible for the Conservation Area at Fundación Oceanogràfic. Author of over 90 research articles.
- Dr. Marta Muñoz Baquero
Veterinary Medicine graduate with Master's in Aquaculture and PhD specializing in shark reproduction. Associate lecturer at CEU UCH's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary expert at Fundación Oceanogràfic Conservation Department. Author of more than 10 research articles. - Dr Carlos Barros García
Assistant director of the zoological collection and curator of birds and reptiles at Avanqua Oceanogràfic. Specialist in exotic and aquatic animal medicine and zoo animal management. Member of EAZA inspection committee. - Dr Andreas Fahlman
Graduate in Marine Sciences from Hawaii Pacific University with PhD in Animal Physiology. One of the leading specialists in diving physiology in marine mammals. Author of more than 60 research articles. - Dr Carlos Rojo Solís
Veterinarian at Oceanogràfic de Valencia since 2018. Pursuing PhD in pharmacology in birds. Member of EAZWV, AAZV, and EAZA inspector. - Dr Teresa Álvaro
Veterinarian at Oceanogràfic since 2003. Head of the Veterinary Medicine and Laboratory Department with focus on care of aquatic animals.
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From a placement to the job of your dreams
For many students, postgraduate programmes are a springboard for them to launch their careers. And that's exactly what we want for you too. With us, you'll get real industry experience during your placement, you'll develop key personal competencies and you'll learn from lecturers who are active professionals.
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- End date: April 2026
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