A scientific approach to veterinary nursing
Course description
The course intends to provide general knowledge of veterinary nursing in a scientific perspective and give the students opportunity to reflect on theory, scientific methods and ethical challenges. The course intends to prepare the students for participation in or performance of research and developmental projects within veterinary nursing.
Entry Requirements
90 credits veterinary nursing or 90 credits veterinary medicine and
English 6
Course facts
DO0147, A scientific approach to veterinary nursing, 15.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-11-14
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Veterinary Nursing
Grading Scale
5 / 4 / 3 / U
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
90 credits veterinary nursing or 90 credits veterinary medicine and
English 6
Objectives
The course intends to provide general knowledge of veterinary nursing in a scientific perspective and give the students opportunity to reflect on theory, scientific methods and ethical challenges. The course intends to prepare the students for participation in or performance of research and developmental projects within veterinary nursing.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to
- search, compile and evaluate scientific literature and critically interpret relevant information,
- within given issues discuss and reflect upon methods used for solving scientific questions in the area of veterinary nursing and other related areas,
- critically discuss ethical and sustainability challenges within veterinary nursing and other related areas together with other students,
- describe different quantitative and qualitative scientific methods and discuss their advantages, disadvantages and application in relation to different scientific questions,
- account for laws and regulations as well as ethical issues regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes,
- explain how the 3Rs (Replace, Reduce and Refine) can be applied when using animals in research and what is meant by a caring culture,
- explain how housing, management and experimental methodology can affect experimental animals and research results,
- write and orally present a project plan and critically review, discuss, as well as give constructive criticism of another student´s product.
Content
Subject-related content
The course contains a broad introduction to university studies at advanced level and the ability to search, compile and critically interpret scientific literature are trained in several parts in the course. The course gives an introduction to veterinary nursing in a scientific approach and the students will meet researchers and their projects within veterinary nursing and other related areas.
A scientific approach, general knowledge of theory and ethical challenges are important course contents. The course focus is on domesticated animals, sport and companion animals included. The course also provides students with basic knowledge regarding legislation and regulations when using experimental animals. The course includes parts of getting to know the university and its structure e.g. the library and its resources and also includes activities to create a respectful and open learning atmosphere.
Teaching formats
To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: lectures, seminars, exercises, supervision and own project work.
The course focuses on the following generic competencies
Information literacy, critical thinking, scientific methods, written and oral communication.
The following components are compulsory
Some seminars and exercises.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed examinations. Passed written and oral presentations as well as opposition of project plan. Approved participation in compulsory components.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Clinical Sciences
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Master’s programme Veterinary Nursing
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Project | 9.0 | 0101 |
| Research and science | 2.0 | 0102 |
| Qualitative and quantitative methods | 2.5 | 0103 |
| Laboratory animal science | 1.5 | 0104 |
The Course Replaces
DO0132
Other Information
- The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
- If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.