Clinical Research Project

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VETS 5003
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Course ID
204998
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Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Animal and Vet Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Darren Trott
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The course consists of a clinical or clinically-related research project or other scientific endeavour as selected. Students will be working in pairs and can choose to identify and prepare a clinical case report, conduct original clinically-related research, or conduct a literature review of a standard suitable for submission for publication. Students are required to identify a relevant research advisor and submit a proposed topic, research plan & budget, and a signed statement confirming the advisor's participation to the course co-ordinators prior to the commencement of the relevant semester. Students will be required to maintain a research log book and attend weekly meetings with their research advisor. Students will have the option of selecting either an oral or poster presentation, and will be required to concurrently submit a written report on the results of the research. Students will be required to attend the poster and oral presentation of other students enrolled in the course, and will be encouraged to submit their results for publication.

Course learning outcomes

  • Define the scope of research through an appropriate literature search and define anappropriate research hypothesis
  • Assess and apply appropriate materials, methods and techniques for the analysis ofresearch results
  • Discuss research findings in the appropriate context with peers and supervisors
  • Collate and present research findings in an oral and/or visual format
  • Collate and present research findings in a written format

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Roseworthy Campus

Class number
Class number 56472
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 14 Aug Friday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G05-06-07
4 Sep - 4 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G05-06-07
9 Nov - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G05-06-07
Notes:
Available to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students only.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed VETSC7005RW Clinical Research Project at the University of Adelaide

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