Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science and Medicine
Study animal structure, function, disease and population health within the relationship between animals, people and the environment.
About the course
Study animal structure, function, disease and population health within the relationship between animals, people and the environment. The proposed outline considers companion animals, livestock and wildlife in Southern Africa. Veterinary decision-making is introduced through evidence, welfare and supervised clinical learning. The catalogue title requires formal qualification and regulator review.
What you'll learn
Explain normal animal function and its relationship to disease processes.
Interpret veterinary case information within the limits of a supervised learner role.
Evaluate welfare, biosecurity and population-health priorities.
Communicate a reasoned case or field investigation with clear evidence and limitations.
Requirements
Recommended preparation includes biology, chemistry, mathematics and academic English. Entry, student registration, clinical placement eligibility and progression must follow the approved institutional programme and the regulator in the country of practice. BMIT admission thresholds and professional recognition have not been verified, so comparator entry rules are not reproduced.
Course content
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
4 learning stages 29 subjects
1Stage 1: Veterinary science foundations9 subjects
2Stage 2: Disease and animal systems8 subjects
3Stage 3: Veterinary clinical disciplines8 subjects
4Stage 4: Approved clinical and field integration4 subjects
Subjects in this programme
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
29 subjects are listed below with a short description of each. The Subject descriptions tab contains the learning outcomes, topics, practical tasks and assessments.
Stage 1: Veterinary science foundations
- General Chemistry. Examine atomic structure, bonding and their relationship within general chemistry. The subject develops chemical quantities and solutions, then examines equilibrium and acids and bases. Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
- Organic Chemistry. Develop your understanding of organic chemistry through functional groups and molecular structure. The subject develops isomerism and reaction families, then examines organic properties and spectral interpretation. Interpret supplied molecular and spectral data using approved teaching examples.
- Cell Biology. Study cell structures and membranes as foundations for cell biology. The subject develops organelles and cell division, then examines cell signalling and microscopy concepts. Interpret approved cell images and low-risk teaching observations.
- Biochemistry. Examine biomolecules, enzymes and their relationship within biochemistry. The subject develops metabolism and energy transfer, then examines regulation and biochemical evidence. Interpret approved biochemical teaching data.
- Genetics. Develop your understanding of genetics through inheritance and chromosomes. The subject develops variation and gene expression, then examines population genetics and ethical implications. Analyse non-identifiable inheritance and variation teaching cases.
- Veterinary Anatomy. Study comparative structure and musculoskeletal anatomy as foundations for veterinary anatomy. The subject develops visceral anatomy and neuroanatomy, then examines species differences and anatomical interpretation. Study approved animal models and anatomical teaching material under supervision.
- Veterinary Physiology. Examine homeostasis, digestion and their relationship within veterinary physiology. The subject develops circulation and respiration, then examines endocrine function and species adaptations. Interpret approved comparative physiological teaching data.
- Applied Statistics. Develop your understanding of applied statistics through descriptive measures and probability. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
- Academic and Professional Communication. Study reading strategies and evidence use as foundations for academic and professional communication. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Stage 2: Disease and animal systems
- Veterinary Pathology. Examine cell injury, inflammation and their relationship within veterinary pathology. The subject develops tissue responses and disease mechanisms, then examines specimen quality and interpretation. Review authorised animal pathology images and de-identified teaching cases.
- Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology. Develop your understanding of veterinary microbiology and parasitology through animal pathogens and parasite concepts. The subject develops transmission and diagnostic evidence, then examines biosecurity and prevention. Interpret approved images and teaching data without hazardous organism work.
- Immunology. Study innate immunity and adaptive immunity as foundations for immunology. The subject develops immune recognition and antibodies, then examines immune disorders and diagnostic concepts. Interpret immunological teaching cases without experimental manipulation of pathogens.
- Veterinary Pharmacology. Examine drug action, species differences and their relationship within veterinary pharmacology. The subject develops pharmacokinetics and medicine safety, then examines residues and professional responsibilities. Analyse fictional veterinary medicine cases under approved supervision.
- Animal Nutrition. Develop your understanding of animal nutrition through nutrient requirements and feed composition. The subject develops digestion and ration principles, then examines life stages and nutritional disorders. Evaluate an approved animal feeding case using supplied data.
- Animal Production Systems. Study production systems and feeding concepts as foundations for animal production systems. The subject develops breeding principles and welfare, then examines health prevention and enterprise records. Review an approved livestock-enterprise case without unsupervised procedures.
- Animal Welfare and Handling. Examine animal behaviour, welfare assessment and their relationship within animal welfare and handling. The subject develops humane handling and housing, then examines transport and ethical duties. Complete authorised supervised animal-observation and handling learning.
- Epidemiology. Develop your understanding of epidemiology through population measures and study designs. The subject develops bias and confounding, then examines association and public-health interpretation. Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
Stage 3: Veterinary clinical disciplines
- Veterinary Medicine. Study clinical reasoning and companion-animal conditions as foundations for veterinary medicine. The subject develops livestock conditions and diagnostic evidence, then examines care planning and referral. Complete approved supervised veterinary clinical learning.
- Veterinary Surgery. Examine surgical science, tissue healing and their relationship within veterinary surgery. The subject develops perioperative welfare and common conditions, then examines complications and clinical responsibilities. Use approved simulation and directly supervised clinical instruction.
- Veterinary Reproduction. Develop your understanding of veterinary reproduction through reproductive physiology and breeding. The subject develops pregnancy and parturition, then examines reproductive disorders and animal welfare. Review approved reproductive cases and supervised teaching observations.
- Veterinary Public Health. Study zoonoses and food systems as foundations for veterinary public health. The subject develops animal surveillance and one health, then examines biosecurity and public responsibilities. Analyse a regional animal-human-environment case using public evidence.
- Clinical Reasoning and Evidence. Examine problem representation, differential reasoning and their relationship within clinical reasoning and evidence. The subject develops evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty, then examines referral and reflective practice. Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
- Health Ethics and Professional Practice. Develop your understanding of health ethics and professional practice through consent and confidentiality. The subject develops scope of practice and equity, then examines professional accountability and ethical reasoning. Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
- Biosafety and Bioethics. Study risk assessment and containment principles as foundations for biosafety and bioethics. The subject develops responsible conduct and approval routes, then examines waste responsibilities and ethical review. Evaluate a proposed low-risk teaching study and identify required controls.
- Research Methods. Examine research questions, literature review and their relationship within research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Stage 4: Approved clinical and field integration
- Supervised Field Investigation. Develop your understanding of supervised field investigation through access permissions and sampling plans. The subject develops field measurement and data quality, then examines site context and field reporting. Conduct an approved low-risk field investigation with qualified supervision.
- Integrated Veterinary Clinical Practice. Study approved clinical roles and species-specific reasoning as foundations for integrated veterinary clinical practice. The subject develops case records and clinical competence, then examines teamwork and reflection. Complete approved veterinary hospital and field placements under qualified supervision.
- Project Development and Feasibility. Examine problem definition, evidence review and their relationship within project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
- Integrated Project and Technical Report. Develop your understanding of integrated project and technical report through implementation and evidence collection. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment and practical learning
- Proposed assessment: written case analyses, knowledge assessments and structured discussion of evidence and professional responsibilities.
- Observed skills assessments in simulation followed by supervised workplace assessment and an authenticated practice portfolio.
- An evidence-based project and integrated assessment. Clinical competence requires direct assessment by approved supervisors, with locally approved progression rules.
Practical application
A veterinary qualification requires extensive supervised animal handling, laboratory and clinical training at approved facilities. Online coursework is only a supporting component. Procedures, prescribing and independent practice require the applicable professional authority. BMIT clinical partners and registration eligibility have not been verified.
Subject descriptions
Select a subject to read its learning outcomes, main topics, practical task and assessment.
Stage 1: Veterinary science foundations
General Chemistry
Examine atomic structure, bonding and their relationship within general chemistry. The subject develops chemical quantities and solutions, then examines equilibrium and acids and bases. Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
Learning outcomes
- Explain atomic structure and bonding using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving chemical quantities and solutions.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing equilibrium and acids and bases.
Main topics
- Atomic structure
- Bonding
- Chemical quantities
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Acids and bases
Practical task
Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
Assessment
Submit a practical record and calculations with units and assumptions.
Organic Chemistry
Develop your understanding of organic chemistry through functional groups and molecular structure. The subject develops isomerism and reaction families, then examines organic properties and spectral interpretation. Interpret supplied molecular and spectral data using approved teaching examples.
Learning outcomes
- Explain functional groups and molecular structure using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving isomerism and reaction families.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing organic properties and spectral interpretation.
Main topics
- Functional groups
- Molecular structure
- Isomerism
- Reaction families
- Organic properties
- Spectral interpretation
Practical task
Interpret supplied molecular and spectral data using approved teaching examples.
Assessment
Submit a structure and property analysis with reasoned identifications.
Cell Biology
Study cell structures and membranes as foundations for cell biology. The subject develops organelles and cell division, then examines cell signalling and microscopy concepts. Interpret approved cell images and low-risk teaching observations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain cell structures and membranes using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving organelles and cell division.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing cell signalling and microscopy concepts.
Main topics
- Cell structures
- Membranes
- Organelles
- Cell division
- Cell signalling
- Microscopy concepts
Practical task
Interpret approved cell images and low-risk teaching observations.
Assessment
Submit an annotated cell-analysis portfolio.
Biochemistry
Examine biomolecules, enzymes and their relationship within biochemistry. The subject develops metabolism and energy transfer, then examines regulation and biochemical evidence. Interpret approved biochemical teaching data.
Learning outcomes
- Explain biomolecules and enzymes using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving metabolism and energy transfer.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing regulation and biochemical evidence.
Main topics
- Biomolecules
- Enzymes
- Metabolism
- Energy transfer
- Regulation
- Biochemical evidence
Practical task
Interpret approved biochemical teaching data.
Assessment
Submit pathway reasoning and a data-analysis report.
Genetics
Develop your understanding of genetics through inheritance and chromosomes. The subject develops variation and gene expression, then examines population genetics and ethical implications. Analyse non-identifiable inheritance and variation teaching cases.
Learning outcomes
- Explain inheritance and chromosomes using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving variation and gene expression.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing population genetics and ethical implications.
Main topics
- Inheritance
- Chromosomes
- Variation
- Gene expression
- Population genetics
- Ethical implications
Practical task
Analyse non-identifiable inheritance and variation teaching cases.
Assessment
Submit genetic reasoning exercises and an ethics reflection.
Veterinary Anatomy
Study comparative structure and musculoskeletal anatomy as foundations for veterinary anatomy. The subject develops visceral anatomy and neuroanatomy, then examines species differences and anatomical interpretation. Study approved animal models and anatomical teaching material under supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain comparative structure and musculoskeletal anatomy using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving visceral anatomy and neuroanatomy.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing species differences and anatomical interpretation.
Main topics
- Comparative structure
- Musculoskeletal anatomy
- Visceral anatomy
- Neuroanatomy
- Species differences
- Anatomical interpretation
Practical task
Study approved animal models and anatomical teaching material under supervision.
Assessment
Submit a comparative anatomy portfolio and identification assessment.
Veterinary Physiology
Examine homeostasis, digestion and their relationship within veterinary physiology. The subject develops circulation and respiration, then examines endocrine function and species adaptations. Interpret approved comparative physiological teaching data.
Learning outcomes
- Explain homeostasis and digestion using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving circulation and respiration.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing endocrine function and species adaptations.
Main topics
- Homeostasis
- Digestion
- Circulation
- Respiration
- Endocrine function
- Species adaptations
Practical task
Interpret approved comparative physiological teaching data.
Assessment
Submit a species-aware physiology case analysis.
Applied Statistics
Develop your understanding of applied statistics through descriptive measures and probability. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Learning outcomes
- Explain descriptive measures and probability using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving sampling and estimation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing hypothesis testing and regression.
Main topics
- Descriptive measures
- Probability
- Sampling
- Estimation
- Hypothesis testing
- Regression
Practical task
Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Assessment
Submit a reproducible analysis with justified methods and interpretation.
Academic and Professional Communication
Study reading strategies and evidence use as foundations for academic and professional communication. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Learning outcomes
- Explain reading strategies and evidence use using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving report structure and presentations.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing audience and referencing.
Main topics
- Reading strategies
- Evidence use
- Report structure
- Presentations
- Audience
- Referencing
Practical task
Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Assessment
Submit revised written work and an individual presentation.
Stage 2: Disease and animal systems
Veterinary Pathology
Examine cell injury, inflammation and their relationship within veterinary pathology. The subject develops tissue responses and disease mechanisms, then examines specimen quality and interpretation. Review authorised animal pathology images and de-identified teaching cases.
Learning outcomes
- Explain cell injury and inflammation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving tissue responses and disease mechanisms.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing specimen quality and interpretation.
Main topics
- Cell injury
- Inflammation
- Tissue responses
- Disease mechanisms
- Specimen quality
- Interpretation
Practical task
Review authorised animal pathology images and de-identified teaching cases.
Assessment
Submit a pathology evidence portfolio within learner scope.
Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology
Develop your understanding of veterinary microbiology and parasitology through animal pathogens and parasite concepts. The subject develops transmission and diagnostic evidence, then examines biosecurity and prevention. Interpret approved images and teaching data without hazardous organism work.
Learning outcomes
- Explain animal pathogens and parasite concepts using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving transmission and diagnostic evidence.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing biosecurity and prevention.
Main topics
- Animal pathogens
- Parasite concepts
- Transmission
- Diagnostic evidence
- Biosecurity
- Prevention
Practical task
Interpret approved images and teaching data without hazardous organism work.
Assessment
Submit an animal-disease evidence and prevention report.
Immunology
Study innate immunity and adaptive immunity as foundations for immunology. The subject develops immune recognition and antibodies, then examines immune disorders and diagnostic concepts. Interpret immunological teaching cases without experimental manipulation of pathogens.
Learning outcomes
- Explain innate immunity and adaptive immunity using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving immune recognition and antibodies.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing immune disorders and diagnostic concepts.
Main topics
- Innate immunity
- Adaptive immunity
- Immune recognition
- Antibodies
- Immune disorders
- Diagnostic concepts
Practical task
Interpret immunological teaching cases without experimental manipulation of pathogens.
Assessment
Submit a mechanism-based case analysis.
Veterinary Pharmacology
Examine drug action, species differences and their relationship within veterinary pharmacology. The subject develops pharmacokinetics and medicine safety, then examines residues and professional responsibilities. Analyse fictional veterinary medicine cases under approved supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain drug action and species differences using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving pharmacokinetics and medicine safety.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing residues and professional responsibilities.
Main topics
- Drug action
- Species differences
- Pharmacokinetics
- Medicine safety
- Residues
- Professional responsibilities
Practical task
Analyse fictional veterinary medicine cases under approved supervision.
Assessment
Submit pharmacological reasoning exercises without independent prescribing.
Animal Nutrition
Develop your understanding of animal nutrition through nutrient requirements and feed composition. The subject develops digestion and ration principles, then examines life stages and nutritional disorders. Evaluate an approved animal feeding case using supplied data.
Learning outcomes
- Explain nutrient requirements and feed composition using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving digestion and ration principles.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing life stages and nutritional disorders.
Main topics
- Nutrient requirements
- Feed composition
- Digestion
- Ration principles
- Life stages
- Nutritional disorders
Practical task
Evaluate an approved animal feeding case using supplied data.
Assessment
Submit a feeding appraisal and welfare considerations.
Animal Production Systems
Study production systems and feeding concepts as foundations for animal production systems. The subject develops breeding principles and welfare, then examines health prevention and enterprise records. Review an approved livestock-enterprise case without unsupervised procedures.
Learning outcomes
- Explain production systems and feeding concepts using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving breeding principles and welfare.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing health prevention and enterprise records.
Main topics
- Production systems
- Feeding concepts
- Breeding principles
- Welfare
- Health prevention
- Enterprise records
Practical task
Review an approved livestock-enterprise case without unsupervised procedures.
Assessment
Submit an enterprise and welfare appraisal.
Animal Welfare and Handling
Examine animal behaviour, welfare assessment and their relationship within animal welfare and handling. The subject develops humane handling and housing, then examines transport and ethical duties. Complete authorised supervised animal-observation and handling learning.
Learning outcomes
- Explain animal behaviour and welfare assessment using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving humane handling and housing.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing transport and ethical duties.
Main topics
- Animal behaviour
- Welfare assessment
- Humane handling
- Housing
- Transport
- Ethical duties
Practical task
Complete authorised supervised animal-observation and handling learning.
Assessment
Submit observed competence records and a welfare appraisal.
Epidemiology
Develop your understanding of epidemiology through population measures and study designs. The subject develops bias and confounding, then examines association and public-health interpretation. Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
Learning outcomes
- Explain population measures and study designs using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving bias and confounding.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing association and public-health interpretation.
Main topics
- Population measures
- Study designs
- Bias
- Confounding
- Association
- Public-health interpretation
Practical task
Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
Assessment
Submit calculations and a critical interpretation.
Stage 3: Veterinary clinical disciplines
Veterinary Medicine
Study clinical reasoning and companion-animal conditions as foundations for veterinary medicine. The subject develops livestock conditions and diagnostic evidence, then examines care planning and referral. Complete approved supervised veterinary clinical learning.
Learning outcomes
- Explain clinical reasoning and companion-animal conditions using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving livestock conditions and diagnostic evidence.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing care planning and referral.
Main topics
- Clinical reasoning
- Companion-animal conditions
- Livestock conditions
- Diagnostic evidence
- Care planning
- Referral
Practical task
Complete approved supervised veterinary clinical learning.
Assessment
Submit authenticated case records and direct clinical assessments.
Veterinary Surgery
Examine surgical science, tissue healing and their relationship within veterinary surgery. The subject develops perioperative welfare and common conditions, then examines complications and clinical responsibilities. Use approved simulation and directly supervised clinical instruction.
Learning outcomes
- Explain surgical science and tissue healing using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving perioperative welfare and common conditions.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing complications and clinical responsibilities.
Main topics
- Surgical science
- Tissue healing
- Perioperative welfare
- Common conditions
- Complications
- Clinical responsibilities
Practical task
Use approved simulation and directly supervised clinical instruction.
Assessment
Complete assessed veterinary case work and authenticated practice records.
Veterinary Reproduction
Develop your understanding of veterinary reproduction through reproductive physiology and breeding. The subject develops pregnancy and parturition, then examines reproductive disorders and animal welfare. Review approved reproductive cases and supervised teaching observations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain reproductive physiology and breeding using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving pregnancy and parturition.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing reproductive disorders and animal welfare.
Main topics
- Reproductive physiology
- Breeding
- Pregnancy
- Parturition
- Reproductive disorders
- Animal welfare
Practical task
Review approved reproductive cases and supervised teaching observations.
Assessment
Submit a reproductive-health case portfolio within authorised scope.
Veterinary Public Health
Study zoonoses and food systems as foundations for veterinary public health. The subject develops animal surveillance and one health, then examines biosecurity and public responsibilities. Analyse a regional animal-human-environment case using public evidence.
Learning outcomes
- Explain zoonoses and food systems using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving animal surveillance and one health.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing biosecurity and public responsibilities.
Main topics
- Zoonoses
- Food systems
- Animal surveillance
- One Health
- Biosecurity
- Public responsibilities
Practical task
Analyse a regional animal-human-environment case using public evidence.
Assessment
Submit a One Health prevention and surveillance proposal.
Clinical Reasoning and Evidence
Examine problem representation, differential reasoning and their relationship within clinical reasoning and evidence. The subject develops evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty, then examines referral and reflective practice. Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem representation and differential reasoning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing referral and reflective practice.
Main topics
- Problem representation
- Differential reasoning
- Evidence appraisal
- Diagnostic uncertainty
- Referral
- Reflective practice
Practical task
Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
Assessment
Submit case analyses and an oral reasoning assessment.
Health Ethics and Professional Practice
Develop your understanding of health ethics and professional practice through consent and confidentiality. The subject develops scope of practice and equity, then examines professional accountability and ethical reasoning. Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
Learning outcomes
- Explain consent and confidentiality using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving scope of practice and equity.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing professional accountability and ethical reasoning.
Main topics
- Consent
- Confidentiality
- Scope of practice
- Equity
- Professional accountability
- Ethical reasoning
Practical task
Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
Assessment
Submit a justified ethical decision and professional reflection.
Biosafety and Bioethics
Study risk assessment and containment principles as foundations for biosafety and bioethics. The subject develops responsible conduct and approval routes, then examines waste responsibilities and ethical review. Evaluate a proposed low-risk teaching study and identify required controls.
Learning outcomes
- Explain risk assessment and containment principles using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving responsible conduct and approval routes.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing waste responsibilities and ethical review.
Main topics
- Risk assessment
- Containment principles
- Responsible conduct
- Approval routes
- Waste responsibilities
- Ethical review
Practical task
Evaluate a proposed low-risk teaching study and identify required controls.
Assessment
Submit a biosafety and ethics review before practical work begins.
Research Methods
Examine research questions, literature review and their relationship within research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Learning outcomes
- Explain research questions and literature review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving study design and data collection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing ethics and interpretation.
Main topics
- Research questions
- Literature review
- Study design
- Data collection
- Ethics
- Interpretation
Practical task
Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, methods rationale and ethics considerations.
Stage 4: Approved clinical and field integration
Supervised Field Investigation
Develop your understanding of supervised field investigation through access permissions and sampling plans. The subject develops field measurement and data quality, then examines site context and field reporting. Conduct an approved low-risk field investigation with qualified supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain access permissions and sampling plans using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving field measurement and data quality.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing site context and field reporting.
Main topics
- Access permissions
- Sampling plans
- Field measurement
- Data quality
- Site context
- Field reporting
Practical task
Conduct an approved low-risk field investigation with qualified supervision.
Assessment
Submit field records, analysed evidence and a site-context report.
Integrated Veterinary Clinical Practice
Study approved clinical roles and species-specific reasoning as foundations for integrated veterinary clinical practice. The subject develops case records and clinical competence, then examines teamwork and reflection. Complete approved veterinary hospital and field placements under qualified supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain approved clinical roles and species-specific reasoning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving case records and clinical competence.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing teamwork and reflection.
Main topics
- Approved clinical roles
- Species-specific reasoning
- Case records
- Clinical competence
- Teamwork
- Reflection
Practical task
Complete approved veterinary hospital and field placements under qualified supervision.
Assessment
Pass direct clinical assessments and submit an authenticated case portfolio.
Project Development and Feasibility
Examine problem definition, evidence review and their relationship within project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem definition and evidence review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving requirements and method selection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feasibility and evaluation criteria.
Main topics
- Problem definition
- Evidence review
- Requirements
- Method selection
- Feasibility
- Evaluation criteria
Practical task
Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, evidence review and evaluation plan.
Integrated Project and Technical Report
Develop your understanding of integrated project and technical report through implementation and evidence collection. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Learning outcomes
- Explain implementation and evidence collection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving analysis and verification.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing limitations and communication.
Main topics
- Implementation
- Evidence collection
- Analysis
- Verification
- Limitations
- Communication
Practical task
Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment
Submit the final project, report and individual oral defence.
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