Evidence-based Veterinary Technology

Undergraduate | 2026

Course page banner
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
VETS 1004
Course ID icon
Course ID
204975
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course level icon
Course level
1
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No
alt
Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The career of Veterinary Technologists involves life-long learning and requires the ability to gather, evaluate and synthesise new information based on scientific research and endeavour. Not all sources of information are reliable and this course provides the tools to critically examine evidence, understand statistical comparisons and adopt a sceptical approach to unsubstantiated opinion and baseless claims.

In the world of animal health and welfare there are many claims for remedies and treatments, some of which are based on good science and some of which are not. A Veterinary Technologist knows how to identify the trustworthy and the reliable, and how to expose the myth and the fabrication. This course will provide the budding Vet Tech with the skills to investigate and review scientific publications and apply scientific method in his or her approach to career and life.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the methods that scientists use to prove or disprove hypotheses, and to publish the results.
  • Explain the meaning of the term statistical significance in relation to the results of scientific studies.
  • Write brief reports in a scientific way.
  • Apply the principles of the pyramid of evidence when evaluating veterinary treatments and changes in veterinary practices.
  • Understand the factors which influence implementation of evidence to practice.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A