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Veterinary Research Project Part A (VETS90078)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Werribee)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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Part A and Part B of this subject provide 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 Part A and Part B 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 Part A and Part B of this subject will be 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
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 2 level
Corequisites
Students are to enrol into the two corequisite subjects, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Science.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90076 | Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Part A | February (On Campus - Werribee) |
37.5 |
VETS90080 | Professional Portfolio Part A | February (On Campus - Werribee) |
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
Assessment in VETS90078 Veterinary Research Project Part A and VETS90079 Veterinary Research Project Part B consists of the following:
- Written dot point outline of scientific literature review (up to 250 words), due at the end of Week 9 of Semester 1 (20%)
- Oral Presentation (10 minutes), due in the first two weeks of Semester 2 (25%)
- Draft literature review (up to 1500 words), due two weeks after the oral presentation in Semester 2
- Written peer reviews of two draft literature reviews (each up to 375 words), due four weeks after the oral presentation in Semester 2
- Scientific literature review (up to 1500 words), due at the end of Week 10 of Semester 2 (55%)
HURDLE REQUIREMENT:
Students are required to pass the subject on aggregate mark.
It is a hurdle requirement that the dot point outline, the draft literature review, the two written peer reviews and the scientific literature review are submitted by the deadlines and are of a satisfactory standard.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Jasmin Hufschmid Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 27 February 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 February contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
Students who take this subject must also enrol into VETS90079 Veterinary Research Project Part B which is the second part of this subject.
Students will receive an overall result for Veterinary Research Project following completion of Part B of the subject.
Part A and Part B of this subject are delivered over two consecutive 14-week semesters. Semester 1 of DVM 3 commences in early February, three weeks before the start of the standard University Semester 1. Semester 2 of DVM 3 commences in early July, two weeks before the start of the standard University Semester 2.
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