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Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Core internal/external clinical rotations, and elective clinical rotations Hurdle requirement: Refer to HURDLE REQUIREMENTS 1-5, and 6 | 60% | |
Extramural placements Hurdle requirement: Refer to HURDLE REQUIREMENTS 1-5, and 7 | 20% | |
Multiple choice/short answer written examination
| Second half of the year | 10% |
Research project Hurdle requirement: Refer to HURDLE REQUIREMENT 9 | 10% |
Additional details
Overall assessment above.
Core internal and external clinical rotations and elective clinical rotations (60% of total subject assessment) PLUS Extramural placements (20% of total subject assessment)
Continuous assessment of performance in the internal clinical rotations at the University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital and in the external clinical rotations and in the extramural placements. Students will be assessed in each of the five core themes of Veterinary Professional Practice (80% of total subject assessment).
Each of the five core themes will be equally weighted (16% each of total subject assessment). Rotation marks and feedback will be provided to the students within approximately 1 - 2 weeks of each rotation.
HURDLE REQUIREMENTS 1-5:
Passing each of the five core themes individually, averaged across all internal and external clinical rotations, and extramural placements, is a hurdle requirement for this subject.
Internal and External Clinical Rotations
All students must perform satisfactorily in each of the clinical rotations. Performance appraisal is undertaken by veterinary staff supervising the rotation and generally encompasses evaluation of attendance and punctuality, theoretical knowledge, practical skills, professional demeanour, oral and written communication skills, initiative and enthusiasm. Some rotations may require submission of a short written assignment or case report, an oral presentation, and /or successful completion of objective assessment tasks as part of the assessment. Refer to the Clinical Rotation guides for full details of each individual rotation.
HURDLE REQUIREMENT 6:
Achieving a pass in each of the clinical rotations is a hurdle requirement for this subject.
Extramural Placements
Students must perform to a satisfactory standard (as assessed by the designated Academic Associate or Supervising Veterinarian) during each of the 19 weeks of extramural placements.
HURDLE REQUIREMENT 7:
Achieving a pass in each of the extramural placements is a hurdle requirement for this subject. Refer to the Clinical Extramural Rotation guides for full details.
Written examination (10% of total subject assessment)
2-hour multiple choice/short answer written examination scheduled in the second half of the year covering all components from the DVM curriculum relating to Veterinary Public Health and also all applied aspects of all clinical disciplines of DVM3 and DVM4 (10% of total subject assessment).
HURDLE REQUIREMENT 8:
Students must pass the written examination.
Research Project (10% of total subject assessment)
Details to be provided to students at the end of DVM3.
HURDLE REQUIREMENT 9:
Students must pass the Research Project.
Last updated: 3 November 2022