MVSc (Clinical) Practicum # FT

Subject VETS70001 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 30
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Year Long, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: This subject is normally taken on a full-time basis for 18 months. The maximum period of candidature is two years (full-time).
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: The usual entry requirement is a BVSc (usually honours level) or recognised equivalent qualification. Please note that all students must meet the University’s English language requirement.
Corequisites: Students enrolled in the MVSc (Clinical) will also enrol in the following thesis subject:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year
Recommended Background Knowledge: Candidates must have a recognised degree in veterinary science with appropriate clinical experience.
Non Allowed Subjects: Students enrolled in the MVSc (Clinical) are not permitted to enrol in the following subject:
Subject
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the University’s programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on their academic performance are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Prof Ted Whittem

Contact

Stephanie Morrison-Duff
Research and Graduate Studies Manager
Faculty of Veterinary Science
The University of Melbourne
Parkville VIC 3010
Tel: 8344 0357
Fax: 8344 7374

smd@unimelb.edu.au

www.vet.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This is a subject for the practicum component of the Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) stream. For most students, the practicum will consist primarily of case studies in the Veterinary Clinic and Hospital.

Objectives: The MVSc is a research degree program that has as its objectives that graduates:

  • have achieved a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding in a particular field or set of related fields in veterinary science;
  • can apply scientific methods to the definition and solution of problems by research;
  • have acquired advanced technical skills relevant to the field of research;
  • have acquired skills in the searching and manipulation of scientific literature and other relevant data bases;
  • are effective in scientific communication through both the spoken and written medium and to both professional colleagues and the wider community;
  • can approach scientific research in a critical, perceptive and constructive way;
  • have an understanding of the financing and management of scientific research;
  • develop interpersonal skills to work as part of a team;
  • observe the appropriate research codes of practice;
  • demonstrate a professional approach to all areas of responsibility.
Assessment:

Three-hour written examination and one-hour oral examination at the end of candidature. Assessment of this subject will contribute 30% of final result of course stream.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Generic skills demonstrated in this subject are:

  • approaching scientific research in a critical, perceptive and constructive way;
  • developing interpersonal skills to work as part of a team;
  • observing the appropriate research codes of practice;
  • acquiring skills in the searching and manipulation of scientific literature and other relevant data bases;
  • communicating effectively through both the spoken and written medium and to both professional colleagues and the wider community.
Related Course(s): Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical)

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