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Medicine, Oncology and Cardiology (VETS90113)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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This subject is dedicated to providing a deeper comprehension and understanding of small animal internal medicine including cardiology and oncology. Subject material will include underlying pathophysiology of common conditions of these areas enabling the student to increase their understanding of disease processes and treatment. This increased understanding encourages critical reflection and evaluation, increasing clinical confidence, thus providing better patient outcomes for the veterinary practitioner.
Each topic will be covered in depth in separate tutorials. The case log and case studies that form part of the subject are designed for the student to reflect on the disease present to enable successful case outcomes. Some of these topics will provide the keystones for subsequent subjects.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiological principles that relate to small animal Internal medicine,oncology and cardiology
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and therapy in order to successfully manage systems including; cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal gastrointestinal, renal,urinary tract, metabolic, endocrine, haemolymphatic and nutritional
- Accurately prioritise a patient's problems
- Demonstrate effective assessment and management of conditions relating to internal medicine, oncology and cardiology
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- Self-assessment multiple-choice questions following each tutorial (5 MCQ takes 10 minutes for each of 10 tutorials (equivalent to 500 words). Following each tutorial and prior to semester completion (10%);
- Interpretation of 25 case studies assessed by structured questions pertaining to each case (5 MCQ per case). Equivalent to 1,000 words. During semester as scheduled by the student (20%);
- Case log of 3 cases pertinent to the subject with reflection of the use of evidence based medicine in the case with one submitted to the discussion board to be reviewed by student peers. Submission of the case to the discussion board within the first 4 weeks. Full case log by week 10 of the semester (15% hurdle) Equivalent to 800 words;
- Student peer review of case log (equivalent to 200 words). Submit by week 8. (5% hurdle);
- Submit a practice protocol based on the subject material (equivalent to 500 words) Submit by week 12 (10%);
- Open-book multiple-choice examination of 50 questions which takes 100 minutes; During examination period (40% hurdle, the pass mark for the final exam is to be 70%).
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
170
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023