Pathology and Diagnostic Services Rotation B

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
VETS 6017
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Course ID
205020
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
6
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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
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Students will spend a total of three weeks in the Schools 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

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Problem Solving Task, Skills Demonstration, Skills Demonstration, Skills Demonstration, Placement or Workplace-based Assessment

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Study Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Adelaide University - Information for Domestic students