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Veterinary Research Project Part B (VETS90079)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject provides Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students with training in research methods. Students gain an understanding of evidence-based clinical practice and critical review of the scientific literature. The subject develops the scholarly literacy of veterinary students through development of research, analysis and reference management skills. Additionally, scientific written communication skills are developed through the production of a scientific literature review.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Apply research methodology and integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question in veterinary science
- Identify and search relevant databases of scientific literature
- Critically analyse and interpret scientific literature relevant to veterinary medicine
- Appropriately reference scientific literature and use reference management software
- Recognise the importance of evidence-based methods in veterinary practice
- Apply an understanding of the development of evidence-based practice and evidence-based methods in veterinary science
- Communicate research findings in oral and written form.
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will we able to:
- Research and critically evaluate the scientific literature
- Interpret and integrate knowledge published in scientific reports
- Effectively communicate the results of research by oral and written communication
- Understand and avoid plagiarism by accurately acknowledging sources used
- Comply with legal and ethical requirements related to accessing, using and storing text, data, images and sound.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Students are required to take the following subjects at the same time as this subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90076 | Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Part A | Not available in 2024 |
37.5 |
VETS90077 | Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Part B | Not available in 2024 |
37.5 |
VETS90080 | Professional Portfolio Part A | Not available in 2024 |
6.25 |
VETS90081 | Professional Portfolio Part B | Not available in 2024 |
6.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students should have a sound understanding of Veterinary Bioscience, infectious agents as causes of disease in domestic animals, and the major animal production systems.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
This assessment combines assessment for both VETS90078 Veterinary Research Project Part A and VETS90079 Veterinary Research Project Part B.
- Written scientific abstract (250 words), due at the end of Semester 1 (20%)
- Oral Presentation (10 minutes), due in week 2 of Semester 2 (25%)
- Draft literature review for peer review (1500 words), due in week 6 of Semester 2 (HURDLE REQUIREMENT)
- Scientific literature review (1500 words), due at the end of Semester 2 (55%)
HURDLE REQUREMENT: It is a hurdle requirement to submit a Draft literature review for peer review, due in week 6 of Semester 2.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
Students who take this subject must also be enrolled into, or have completed, VETS90078 Veterinary Research Project Part A which is the first part of this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
To enrol in this subject students must have satisfactorily completed all subjects in the second year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022