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Appendix 10
Curriculum Digest
Each course is compulsory and students are not allowed to advance unless all courses in that year
are passed.
First Year
Veterinary Anatomy
Terms 1-3
Instructional Methods
Student hours
Staff Hours
Lectures
52
52
Practicals
103.5
300.5
Tutorials
0
0
Self Directed Learning
0
0
Assignments
Outside Visits
0
0
Self Instruction
0
0
Total
155.5
352.5
Content
general anatomical principles, the anatomy of locomotion, cellular structure,
basic embryology, organisation of cells into tissues, organs and systems, cellular
and tissue specialisation, and the anatomy of the nervous system, vertebral
column and body wall.
Assessment
Essays, Short Questions, Gross and Histology Practical
Veterinary Animal Husbandry
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Student hours
62
34
0
0
16
24
136
Terms 1-3
Staff Hours
62
127
0
0
32
9
230
Content
An introduction to the main species of farm livestock in terms of expected
performance, reproductive efficiency, handling and housing.
Studies of
companion animals and exotic species, together with welfare and behaviour
considerations for all species, are also introduced.
Assessment
Essays, Short Questions, MCQs
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Veterinary Biomolecular
Sciences
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction (Computer
Sessions)
Total
Terms 1-3
Student hours
60
6
5
33
Staff Hours
60
80
40
10
0
7
0
30
111
220
Content
The molecular, biochemical and cellular function of cells and tissues in health
and disease in animals with particular reference to domestic animals. Molecular
and cellular functions of commensal and pathogenic microrganisms. Applications
of biotechnology to diagnosis and treatment of diseases of animals.
Assessment
Essays, Short Questions, MCQs, SDLA.
Veterinary Physiology
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Student hours
41
12
0
0
0
0
53
Terms 1-3
Staff Hours
41
24
0
0
0
0
0
Content
An introduction of Physiology with particular emphasis on control systems
generally, body fluids and homeostatic mechanisms, the nervous system, and
the cardiovascular system.
Assessment
Essays, MCQs, Problem Solving, Lab Practicals
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Second Year
Veterinary Anatomy
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Terms 4-6
Staff Hours
88.5
486
Student hours
88.5
162
0
0
0
0
250.5
574.5
Content
The lymphatic system including immunology, the integumentary, circulatory,
respiratory, alimentary, reproductive, and urinary systems. Courses are also
presented on the anatomy of birds, laboratory and exotic animals and fish. This
part of the course is closely integrated with Veterinary Physiology.
Assessment
Essays, Short Questions, Gross and Histology Practical
Veterinary Animal Husbandry
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Student hours
71
24
0
0
10
10
115
Terms 4-6
Staff Hours
71
90
0
18
6
185
Content
The principal components include the nutrition, housing, breeding, and
management of domestic livestock.
Advanced husbandry of companion
animals, including horses and laboratory animals, is covered.
Assessment
Essays, Short Questions, MCQs
Veterinary
Biomolecular
Sciences
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Terms 4-6
Student hours
38
8
4
0
0
0
50
Staff Hours
38
40
40
118
Content
The molecular, biochemical and cellular function of cells and tissues in health
and disease in animals with particular reference to domestic animals. Molecular
and cellular functions of commensal and pathogenic microrganisms. Applications
of biotechnology to diagnosis and treatment of diseases of animals.
Assessment
Essays, Shorts, MCQs
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Appendix 10
Veterinary Physiology
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Terms 4-6
Staff Hours
57
50
24
Student hours
57
10
10
77
131
Content
respiration, temperature regulation, energy metabolism, renal and alimentary
physiology, endocrinology and reproduction. Special attention is given to the
physiology of domesticated animals plus courses in exotic, laboratory and
aquatic species. The aim is to achieve close integration with other subjects in
the curriculum.
Assessment
Essays, MCQs, Problem Solving, Orals, Lab Practicals
4
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Third Year
Veterinary Microbiology
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Student hours
58.50
26.75
85.25
Terms 7-9
Staff Hours
58.50
72
130.5
Content
basic knowledge of the micro-organisms responsible for the infectious diseases
of domestic animals. The bacteria, fungi and viruses causing these diseases are
described in relation to their morphology, modes of replication and disease
producing mechanisms. In addition, an important part of the course deals with
the genetic mechanisms leading to cancer development, particularly those
mechanisms used by oncogenic viruses. The principles of vaccination against
pathogenic micro-organisms and the epidemiology and control of infectious
diseases are considered. Veterinary Public Health is introduced as an important
component of veterinary work using knowledge of the potential of some microorganisms, causing animal diseases, to spread to man and cause serious
illnesses.
Assessment
Essays, MCQs, Practical
Veterinary Parasitology
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Content
Assessment
Student hours
36
22
18
76
Terms 7-9
Staff Hours
36
44
108
188
The important parasites causing disease in domestic animals, particularly those
present within the United Kingdom. The nematodes, cestodes, trematodes,
protozoa and ectoparasites of veterinary importance are described. Information
is given on parasite diagnosis, pathogenisis and epidemiology with a view to
providing a basic understanding of how parasitic disease may be controlled. The
overall aim of the course is to provide students will sufficient basic information on
the major parasites of veterinary significance as background to the more
clinically based approach in subsequent years.
Essays, MCQs, Open Essay
5
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Appendix 10
Veterinary Pathology
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Histopath Practicals
Macroscopic Pathology Practicals
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Content
Assessment
Assessment
168.5
Terms 7-9
Staff Hours
79
220
118.5
417.5
to provide a basic understanding of how diseases develop in domestic animals
as a result of biologically harmful events occurring in their cells and organ
systems. The disease processes associated with invasion of an animals tissues
by pathogenic micro-organisms and parasites as well as the tissue injury that
results from physical and toxic chemical agents in the environment are
explained. Diseases due to immunopathological mechanisms are described and
the different types of benign and malignant tumours occurring in animals are
considered. The course also explains how animals can resist diseases
developing and how healing takes place. There is an introduction to the clinical
significance of diseases and to the relationship between animal diseases, food
hygiene and public health.
Essays, MCQs, Computer Exercise, Workbook
Veterinary Pharmacology
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Content
Student hours
79
55
34.5
Student hours
63
21
2
30
116
Terms 7-9
Staff Hours
63
21
36
4
124
The pharmacology and therapeutics course is designed to provide students with
a basic understanding of the pharmacology of drugs, i.e. how they interact with
their receptors and the consequences of this interaction at a cellular and whole
body level. In addition students will learn how the body deals with drugs, how
drugs interact with pathogens e.g. bacteria, viruses and the toxic effects of drugs
on the whole animal and on the environment. Students will also gain a clear
knowledge of the legislation governing the development and use of drugs in
animals. The course provides an essential base from which the therapeutic
aspects of pharmacology will be taught during the fourth and final years of the
BVMS course.
Essays, Short questions, MCQs, Library Project
6
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Appendix 10
Fourth Year
Companion Animal Sciences
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Collaborative Learning
Assignment
Clinical skills
Problem solving
PM Dems
Grand Rounds
Self Instruction
Total
Content
Assessment
Assessment
48
12
24
23
14
345
Terms 10-12
Staff Hours
200
9
592
72
24
23
0
920
Introduction to general surgical principles, elective surgery, orthopaedics,
anaesthesia & pain management, diagnostic imaging, reproduction,
cardiorespiratory medicine and surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, alimentary
medicine and surgery, urinary tract medicine and surgery, oncology, ethics &
welfare, communication skills. Species covered include equine, dog, cat, cage
pets, exotics and birds
CLA, OSCE, MCQ, short questions, Discursive Essay
Combined Integrated Course
Part I
Instructional Methods
Lectures
Practicals
Clinicopathological Conferences
Self Directed Learning
Assignments
Outside Visits
Self Instruction
Total
Content
70 credits
Student hours
200
24
Terms 10 and 11
Student hours
174
26
26
0
0
16
242
Staff Hours
281
338
80
0
0
0
699
This course is also named Farm Animal Diseases and Veterinary Public Health,
an indication of the topics covered by the work of the course. The aetiology,
pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all the major diseases of
farm animals are dealt with in blocks of lectures dedicated to a species and
covering cattle, sheep, goats, deer, pigs, poultry and farmed fish. A series of
lectures on Veterinary Public Health is given concurrently with these blocks and
constitutes a major part of this course.
Essay, MCQs
7
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Appendix 10
Fifth Year
Small Animal Clinical Studies
Instructional Methods
Clinical Rotations (32 hrs x 12)
PM Dems
Grand Rounds
Total
Content
Assessment
inc above 18
768
12 rotations: Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital care (night), Internal
medicine, Oncology, Orthopaedics, PDSA, Radiography, Soft-Tissue Surgery,
Specialist I & Ethics, Specialist II (neurology/ophthalmology), Triage and Critical
care
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Large Animal Clinical Studies
Instructional Methods
Farm Track
Equine Track
Core
Total
Content/Rotations
Assessment
Student hours
384
inc above24
Inc above 18
384
terms 13-15
Staff Hours
768
Student hours
276
368
146
146
422
514
terms 13-15
Staff Hours
968 2070
968 2070
968 2070
968 2070
Equine Hospital, equine ambulatory, Public Health, Clyde Vet Practice
(ambulatory), Farm animal clinical cases
Long Clinical Cases and Oral
Extramural Study (EMS)
Preclinical: 2 weeks dairy, 2 weeks Sheep (lambing), 2
weeks Horses, 2 weeks Pig & or Poultry, 4 weeks other
(student choice)
No weeks- Years 1-5
12
Clinical: 1 week public health compulsory. Research,
overseas EMS, small animal, equine, farm animal, VI labs,
university vet schools
26
Total
38
Assessment
Case Logs
8
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