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BACHELOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (BVetMed)

TEACHING AND LEARNING

LEARNING
This course is delivered through whole-class lectures, small
group tutorials, group work in directed learning classes,
computer-assisted learning, demonstrations, practical work in
laboratory and dissection classes, practical classes utilising
live animals, directed and self-directed reading, directed
and self-directed practice in the Clinical Skills Centre, self-
evaluation, animal husbandry placements, clinical placements
in our own veterinary practices and those of collaborative
partners, and production of project reports.

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
Outside of your timetabled lectures and practical sessions,
you are expected to undertake self-directed learning. Typically,
this involves reading journal articles and books, working on
individual and group projects, undertaking research in the
library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations,
and preparing for examinations.

TEACHING STAFF
The RVC has three outstanding academic and clinical
departments. Lecturers in each department are not only
world-class researchers and clinicians who are passionate
about their field but also highly qualified teaching professionals.
All RVC students are assured teaching of the highest standard.

ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK

Assessment of and for your learning during the BVetMed
involves a variety of assessment methods at different stages
of the course including formative assessments via quizzes and
feedback from academic staff, essays and problem-solving
questions, multiple choice questions, integrated structure
and function oral exams, Objective Structured Clinical Exams
(OSCEs), Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS),
a research project and assessment of clinical competency
during rotations.

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