What is GBAR?

GBAR is a course aimed at members of the public who wish to become qualified as rodentologists by studying in a Open University style distance learning format. The course consists of three parts each divided into modules. The three parts are as follows:

Part 1: Anatomy

Part 2: Physiology

Part 3: Pharmacology

(Note: There is also a clinical history paper as an additional study course, primarily aimed at those working in a diagnostic environment such as Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and practising Rodentologists.)

How long does the course take?

The minimum time required to complete all three parts is 18 months, however, there is no upper time limit. Students can therefore study at a pace that suits them according to the time they have available.

The course is designed to be studied in sequence, i.e. Part 1 to be completed before embarking on Part 2 which should be completed before commencing with Part 3.

Last Updated Feb 2010

Examinations & Qualifications

Qualification is by examination and requires a correct answer percentage of 80% and over, for which successful candidates will be issued a Diploma. Passing all three examinations provides a full certificate, grants registration as a full BAR Member and entitlement to purchase and wear the qualified BAR members badge. Further to this, your name will be published in our annual Qualified Rodentologists Register for which a small yearly administration charge is levied.

(All GBAR exams have to be done at Cambridge by previous appointment with Vedra.)

What are the prospects on qualification of the GBAR course?

Apart from veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses whose use of training is in conjunction with their existing occupation, qualified BAR members have gone on to achieve the following:

acquire positions in veterinary practices, pet shop management and pet feed stores
free-lance animal care advisors, lecturing to private and state schools, giving demonstrations and forming rodent clinics at veterinary practices and pet shops
set up a rescue centre, boarding, grooming and health advisory establishments
use their knowledge to improve and sustain the health and quality of life of their own animals

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Course Fees

Part 1: Anatomy - £95.00 collected, £98.00 posted to UK address, £103.00 elsewhere

Exam fee £40.00 if all 10 modules are taken at one sitting, or divided into groups (minimum group size of 2 modules) £8 per module

Certificate Free.

Part 2: Physiology - £85.00 collected, £88.00 posted to UK address, £93 elsewhere

Exam fee £40.00

Certificate Free.

Part 3: Pharmacology - £85.00 collected, £88.00 posted to UK address, £93 elsewhere

Exam fee £40.00

Certificate Free.

G BAR badge - £15.00 (only available on completion of full course)

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