Course overview
Students will spend a total of three weeks in the School's pathology service facilities (Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory), performing necropsies, studying applied anatomic pathology, writing clinical pathology case reports and studying clinical pathology. Students will revise collections of gross and microscopic specimens, interpret archived specimens of clinical lab data, and rotate through other diagnostic disciplines including microbiology, parasitology, virology, molecular diagnostics and serology.
Some weekend and out of hours' work may be expected within the rotation.
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 Pathology and Diagnostic Services, in:1Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge2Technical skills3Communication skills4Case Management5Professional behaviours
Degree list
The following degrees include this course