Attributes, outcomes and skills: Master of Veterinary Studies (MC-VETSTDR)

Intended learning outcomes

This course has as its objectives that graduates:

Have achieved a breadth and depth of knowledge in a particular discipline or set of related disciplines within veterinary science
Have attained an advanced level of appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic and technical (including instrumentation) skills
Have developed preliminary research skills, including the ability to search and critically review literature, and other relevant data bases, define questions/hypotheses, design and execute experimental studies, analyse and interpret results and to write reports/papers
Can be effective in scientific communication at the professional and community levels, through both the spoken and written medium
Have developed interpersonal and organisation skills towards leadership within the profession and the community; and
Are able to pass examinations by the relevant certifying boards of the Veterinary professional bodies

Students will

Develop advanced clinical skills through animal model and case-based teaching
Develop skills for critical reading and comprehension of scientific and medical literature which provide the framework to translate theoretical knowledge and skills into clinical applications

Graduates will:

Achieve a breadth and depth of knowledge in a particular discipline or set of related disciplines within veterinary science
Attain an advanced level of appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic and technical (including instrumentation) skills
Develop preliminary research skills, including the ability to search and critically review literature, and other relevant data bases, define questions/hypotheses, design and execute experimental studies, analyse and interpret results and to write reports/papers
Be effective in scientific communication at the professional and community levels, through both the spoken and written medium
Develop interpersonal and organisation skills towards leadership within the profession and the community; and
Be able to pass examinations by the relevant certifying boards of the Veterinary professional bodies

Last updated: 30 January 2024