Veterinary Clinical Science:  Equine

Code

VETS4061

School

Veterinary Medicine and Science

Level

4

Credits

50

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

This module considers:

• The aetiology, pathology and clinical signs of common/important presentations of disease seen in equine clinical veterinary practice
• The diagnosis and investigation of common/important presentations of disease seen in equine clinical veterinary practice 
• The medical and surgical treatment of common/important presentations of disease seen in equine clinical veterinary practice
• The prevention, management and control of diseases of important diseases of horses in the UK
• The practical, clinical, and professional skills needed to work in equine clinical veterinary practice
   

Target Students

Restricted to students registered on the BVM BVS programme only. There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering school in advance may be cancelled without notice.

Classes

A mixture of lectures, practical sessions, seminars and self-directed study

Assessment

• 40% Practical: OSCE Exam. This element of the assessment must be passed before progression to year 5 of the BVM BVS programme.
• 60% In-Class Exam: MCQs, EMQs, hot spots and fill in the blanks

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

a. Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aetiology, pathology, clinical signs, diagnostic techniques, medical and surgical treatments and management and prevention of common and important diseases of Equidae 
 

b. Intellectual skills:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate that they can:

• Obtain a relevant history and develop an appropriate diagnostic plan for common and important equine diseases

• Integrate and prioritise the findings of diagnostic investigations of common and important presentations of equidae
   

• Develop an appropriate treatment plan for Equidae with common and important diseases.
   

c. Professional practical skills:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake:

• a safe, systematic, and thorough clinical examination of equidae

• sample collection and investigations of domestic Equidae (including diagnostic imaging techniques and collecting and analysing clinical pathology sample)
   

• basic medical and surgical procedures of equidae 
   

d. Transferable (key) skills:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:

• Learning and study techniques which promote life-long learning

• The ability to search for, select and use information for problem-solving and decision making
   

• Appropriate communication skills, interpersonal skills and team-working ability
   

• Multi-tasking, including time and resource management

Conveners

• Dr Sarah Voss
• James Bailey