THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH |
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Degree Programme Specification BSc (Hons) Veterinary Sciences (Reproductive Biology) |
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Sciences (Reproductive Biology) |
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Awarding institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
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Teaching institution: | School of Biomedical Sciences |
Programme accredited by: | N/A |
Final award: | BSc (Hons) |
Programme title: | Veterinary Sciences (Reproductive Biology) |
UCAS code: | N/A |
Relevant QAA subject benchmarking group(s): | Biosciences/Biomedical Science |
Postholder with overall responsibility for QA: | Professor Alison Douglas |
Date of production/revision: | 26 April 2012 |
Further Information: | View the prospectus entry for this programme |
Teaching and learning methods and strategies |
Teaching and Learning strategies employed at the University of Edinburgh consist of a variety of different methods appropriate to the programme aims. The graduate attributes listed above are met through a teaching and learning framework (detailed below) which is appropriate to the level and content of the course. Teaching and Learning Activities In Year 1and 2: As BVM&S curriculum In Year 3 (Honours Year) Lectures Seminars Tutorials Presentations Problem based learning activities Original Research Project under the supervision of a staff member that encompasses (1) laboratory-based experimental work OR (2) analysis and interpretation of new or previously generated/collected data OR (3) library based investigative research addressing a specific question/topic. This also involves reviewing relevant published scientific papers, writing a review essay on subject matter relating to the research topic, analysing data, writing a report and presenting findings. One to one and group meetings with Personal Tutor |
Assessment methods and strategies |
Courses are assessed by a diverse range of summative methods. These are widely supported by formative work which provides the student with on-going feedback.
In Year 3 (Honours Year) Research Project Reports and Presentations; feedback is provided by staff Written work; essays, précis, synopses. Students are provided with written feedback Oral and Poster Presentations; feedback is provided by staff Written Degree Examinations; students can request feedback sessions with course organisers to view their examination scripts. |
Career opportunities |
Graduates with a BSc Veterinary Sciences degree from the University of Edinburgh will have gained attributes that are highly valuable for all veterinary medicine disciplines. The ability to think critically about the scientific basis of biomedical science in relation to clinical practice and the research training with its emphasis on analytical and scientific skills can have a positive influence on career development. |
Other items |
Each student is assigned a Personal Tutor who provides both academic and pastoral guidance. Throughout a student’s time at the university the Personal Tutor guides the student in choice of courses and provides general pastoral support.
The programme is administered and run through the Biomedical Teaching Organisation.
Detailed course guides are provided for new students and for continuing students. These guides provide details of courses and also advise students on assessment and general university policy and regulations. Degree Programme Tables (DPTs) for BSc (Hons) Veterinary Sciences (Reproductive Biology) can be found at: |
Further information |