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MVSc (Clinical) Practicum # PT (VETS70002)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 6.25On Campus (Werribee)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 1
Faculty of Science
University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010
Semester 2
Faculty of Science
University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010
Overview
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This is a subject for the practicum component of the Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical). For most students, the practicum will consist primarily of case studies in the Veterinary Hospital. Students will be provided with advanced clinical training in diagnostic, therapeutic, and technical skills associated with veterinary clinical sciences.
Students enrolled in the MVSc (Clinical) on a part-time basis will enrol in this subject.
Intended learning outcomes
Students enrolled in this subject will:
- achieve a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding in a particular field or set of related fields in veterinary science;
- apply scientific methods to the definition and solution of problems by research;
- acquire advanced technical skills relevant to the field of research.
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; and
- Communicating effectively through both the spoken and written medium and to both professional colleagues and the wider community.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The entry requirement is a BVSc (usually at honours level) or recognised equivalent qualification, and applicants must be eligible to register as a veterinarian with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria.
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90027 | Master Thesis in Vet Science (Clinical) | Time-based Research (On Campus - Werribee) |
0 |
Part-time students in the MVSc (Clinical) will be enrolled in both the thesis component (VETS90027) and this practicum component for the length of their candidature.
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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No longer available |
Students enrolled in the practicum component subject will enrol in the thesis subject VETS90027 (weighted at 75%). They will not be allowed to enrol in thesis subject VETS90013 (weighted at 100%).
Recommended background knowledge
Candidates must have a recognised degree in veterinary science with appropriate clinical experience.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
All MVSc candidates are required to complete the equivalent of at least six months full-time (12 months part-time) advanced study and research at the University unless studying at an outside institution approved by the Research Higher Degrees Committee (RHDC). The RHDC will not approve entirely distance supervision or entirely on-line supervision for research higher degree students.Throughout their candidature candidates are expected to attend the University in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up their research within a University community and environment.The residency requirement is deemed especially important during the first six months of candidature. During this time the student is expected to interact on a regular basis with the supervisor, the department (including staff and other research students) and the University, so as to:
- build the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out the proposed research program,
- acquire an understanding of the standards and requirements for a master by research awarded by the University, and
- make use of support programs and facilities provided by the Faculty of Science and the University throughout the period of candidature.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written examination
| At the end of period of candidature | 100% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sebastien Bauquier Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours It is envisaged that the majority of the students enrolled in this subject will be in the Residency Training Program, working an average of 40 hours per week. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Faculty of Science
University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010 - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sebastien Bauquier Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours It is envisaged that the majority of the students enrolled in this subject will be in the Residency Training Program, working an average of 40 hours per week. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Faculty of Science
University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Type Name Course Master of Veterinary Science
Last updated: 31 January 2024