Equine Practice Rotation A

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
VETS 6008
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Course ID
205011
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
0
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Course level
6
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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
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within the field of equine medicine and surgery. By focussing on the basic principles of evaluating case history, assessing clinical presentations, formulating differential diagnosis lists, and applying appropriate treatment or management of common medical and surgical conditions encountered in equine practice, students will improve upon the five key day one competencies.

Students will participate in daily professional veterinary service activities, the rostered on-call emergency service after hours (weekends and evenings), case based hospital rounds, small group teaching activities as well as grand rounds presentations.

Course learning outcomes

  • On successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Day One Competences, for the discipline of Equine Practice in:1Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge2Technical skills3Communication skills4Patient care5Professional behaviours

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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