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Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
- 227442
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Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- 400-level
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Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- 60
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Subject
- Veterinary Science
Course planning information
Course notes
The start and finish dates for this course are non-standard; the course starts one week earlier than the standard university semester date and there are 14 teaching weeks so the course also finishes one week later than standard (at the end of study week). Students will be required to be at Massey University until the end of each semester. Some students may be offered remediation at the end of the teaching weeks and may need to attend on campus for a further two weeks. Ensure that you arrive in time for the start of the course and travel plans at the end of the teaching period may need to be changed if you are offered remediation. This course is only available to students who have been selected into the BVSc programme.
Students must demonstrate their performance across each learning outcome through a range of assessment types including quizzes, tests, presentations, a learning portfolio and demonstration of technical and clinical skills. Students who have not been able to demonstrate achievement of a learning outcome may be offered a further attempt to demonstrate competence.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Gather and assimilate relevant information about animals (1.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 2 Synthesise and prioritise problems to arrive at differential diagnoses (1.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students
- 3 Create and adjust a diagnostic and/or treatment plan based on available evidence (1.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 4 Incorporate animal welfare, client expectations, and economic considerations into the diagnostic or treatment plan (1.4) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 5 Prioritise situational urgency and allocates resources (1.5) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 6 Adapt knowledge to varied scenarios and contexts (1.6) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 7 Recognise limitations of knowledge, skills and resources and consult as needed (1.7) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 8 Perform veterinary procedures and post-procedural care (2.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 9 Promote comprehensive wellness and preventive care (2.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 10 Apply population management principles in compliance with legal regulations and economic realities (3.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 11 Recommend and evaluate protocols for biosecurity (3.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 12 Advise stakeholders on practices that promote animal welfare (3.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 13 Recognise zoonotic, transboundary, and emerging diseases and respond accordingly (4.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 14 Promote the health and safety of people and the environment (4.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 15 Listen attentively and communicate professionally to diverse audiences (5.1 & 5.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 16 Prepare documentation/forms appropriate for the intended audience (5.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 17 Solicit, respect and integrate contributions from others (6.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 18 Function as leader or team member based on experience, skills and context (6.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 19 Maintain ongoing relationships to provide continuity of collaborative effort (6.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 20 Demonstrate inclusivity and cultural competence (6.4) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students
- 21 Adopt an ethical approach to meeting professional obligations (7.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 22 Practise time management (7.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 23 Reflect on personal actions and use feedback to plan improvement (7.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 24 Engage in self-driected learning (7.4) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 25 Attend to wellbeing of self and others (7.5) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 26 Engage in career planning (7.6) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 27 Weigh financial factors in personal and business decision-making (8.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 28 Deliver veterinary services compliant with legal and regulatory requirements (8.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 29 Advocate for the health and safety of patients, clients, and members of the team within the workplace (8.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 30 Practise evidence-based veterinary medicine (9.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 31 Disseminate knowledge and practices to stakeholders (9.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc4 semester two students.
- 32 Uphold the Veterinary Student Code of Conduct.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
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| Portfolio | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 | 0% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.