DVM Elective Topics

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VETS 6020
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Course ID
205023
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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
Stephen Pyecroft
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Project
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
120 hours
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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
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

Students select two electives from a list of topics offered annually by the School. Content will vary within individual elective topics, allowing students to gain more in-depth knowledge in a specific area within veterinary science. Each of the two elective topics will be 3 weeks in duration and may or may not occur on campus. In some years, overseas and interstate elective options may be offered.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate increased knowledge and skills associated with a particular aspect of veterinary medicine/science
  • Critically appraise a topic based on an important aspect of one of the elective modules using the principles of evidence-based veterinary medicine

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 59327
Section
Section 01RW
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 98
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Roseworthy Campus ,
Notes:
Available to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students only.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed VETSC7306RW DVM Elective Topics at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine