Postgraduate Course: Equine Orthopaedics (EQSC11051)
This course will be closed from 31 July 2026
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course will present an in depth analysis of selected topics that affect the British sports horse industry. The anatomy, physiology and athletic adaptation of the equine musculoskeletal system will be considered with emphasis on the possible applications of recent research into disease and injury management and prevention.
A critical aspect will be that students learn how to logically evaluate presented data and assess its value, mainly in the form of reviewing set publications on these topics. The lectures and presentations will be augmented by discussion sessions.
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| Course description |
This course will present an in depth analysis of selected topics that affect the British sports horse industry. The anatomy, physiology and athletic adaptation of the equine musculoskeletal system will be considered with emphasis on the possible applications of recent research into disease and injury management and prevention.
A critical aspect will be that students learn how to logically evaluate presented data and assess its value, mainly in the form of reviewing set publications on these topics. The lectures and presentations will be augmented by discussion sessions.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principal theories, concepts, and principles of equine orthopaedics.
- Apply knowledge, skills and understanding in applying standard and specialised research/techniques when evaluating an equine orthopaedic scenario/case/research.
- Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to forefront issues, presented in research, that are informed by developments in equine orthopaedics.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | equine,orthopaedics |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Oliver James
Tel: (0131 6)50 6638
Email: o.james@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Stephanie Easton
Tel:
Email: stephanie.easton@ed.ac.uk |
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