Endoscopic Surgery - Arthroscopy, Laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy

Course dates 2026

4 - 8 May 2026.

Course dates 2028

8 - 12 May 2028

The course is available every second year.

Examination

Please find dates and details about the exam in the exam schedule.

Having completed the course, the student must be able to:
 
Knowledge

• Understand the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical appearance and indications for arthroscopy in large joint disorders.
• Understand the indications for laparoscopic surgery and on the selection of anaesthesia and anagelsia protocols.
• Understand the indications for thoracoscopic surgery and on the selection of anaesthesia and anagelsia protocols.
• Understand the use and typical techniques in endoscopic surgery.
• Explain, reflect about, and discuss a problem oriented and evidence-based work-up and treatment plan for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery.
• Define and identify relevant anatomical structures.

 
Skills

• Perform advanced atraumatic surgical techniques in endoscopic surgery including:
  • Arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow, stifle
  • Laparoscopic surgery incl. diagnostic biopsy procedures and surgeries (ovariohysterectomy/​ovarioectomy, cystotomy, gastropexy).
  • Thoracoscopic surgery including incl. diagnostic biopsy procedures and surgeries (lung lobe extirpation, pericardectomy)
  • Complications
• Risk assessment after surgery with focus on treatment effect, complications and estimation of prognosis.

 
Competences

• Evaluate, plan and manage a diagnostic work-up for a patient with a complex history in which endoscopic surgery is indicated.
• Plan advanced therapy/procedures for companion animal patients in need of endoscopic surgery.
• Independently obtain, evaluate and elaborate on evidence-based new knowledge within companion animal patients in need of endoscopic surgery.
• Collaborate and communicate within and between specialist and non-specialist peers and laypersons involved in companion animal patients in need of endoscopic surgery.

This course is only available for students enrolled in the Surgery specialisation of Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science.

Visit the Surgery page.

You must meet the following criteria to be admitted to this course: 

• Hold a degree in Veterinary Medicine
• Have a minimum of 2 years of relevant job experience from companion animal practice
• Be proficient in English
• Have completed the previous courses at the Companion Animal Surgery specialisation.

Read more about admission on the main page of Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science.

EU/EEA citizens*
 32,500 DKK 

Non-EU/EEA citizens
 36,033 DKK

Tuition fees include hotel and full board.

Terms and conditions.

*Citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland is entitled to a subsidised tuition fee, due to EU legislation, hence the difference in price.