VSC614 Clinical Research Internship (16)

The aim of this subject is to develop clinical research skills relevant to professional clinical practice. This will include development of advanced clinical knowledge relevant to clinical research questions, research methodologies, problem-solving skills and reflective skills allowing critical appraisal of existing and new research knowledge relevant to the discipline. Students will concurrently undertake veterinary clinical training while undertaking this subject allowing development of clinical research skills, methodologies and data collection and translation of generated knowledge. Candidates will develop communication skills through which clinical research knowledge and critical enquiry is communicated and disseminated to peers.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3 (90)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC614. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

The subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Veterinary Studies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate a body of knowledge that includes understanding of recent developments in the chosen discipline;
  • be able to demonstrate cognitive skills to critically appraise theory, existing and new clinical research knowledge relevant to the chosen discipline;
  • be able to demonstrate communication skills to explain and critique theory, methodologies, results and conclusions of existing scientific literature; and
  • be able to demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative research skills to plan and execute original research relevant to the chosen discipline.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Undertake placement in a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the student's selected veterinary discipline to undertake WPL, obtain clinical experiences and develop clinical research knowledge and methodologies
  • Deliver presentations of critical appraisal of literature relevant to the proposed research project and chosen discipline to develop and demonstrate cognitive and communication skills
  • Contribute to seminars for appraisal and integration of theory, knowledge and research findings into the context of veterinary professional practice
  • Development of cognitive and technical skills and a body of knowledge relevant to the Masters research project and chosen veterinary discipline

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 10 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

Workplace learning (WPL) will be undertaken in a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the selected discipline and research project. The duration of the WPL is limited and variable over one session, negotiated between the student and supervisors, for a maximum of 10 days. The maximum duration of WPL of 10 days is 25% of the allocated time for the 16 point subject of 280-320hrs (the subject workload hours aligns with the CSU Subject Outlines policy of 140-160 hrs/8 pts).

The purpose of the WPL is for clinical exposures to develop a body of knowledge and understanding of the clinical research skills required for the proposed research project. For research-led integration of knowledge in professional contexts, exposure to professional workplaces is required for the training of students in the MVStud, given the inter-related nature of professional activity and clinical research (professional:research nexus). The WPL allows students to develop important cognitive skills and academic independence to think critically, evaluate existing and new knowledge and develop research skills and understanding of methodologies required for the research project for the advancement of professional practice

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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