Postgraduate Course: Equine Orthopaedics (EQSC11025)
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) |
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, 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 lecture material will be augmented by discussion sessions. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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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:
- Understanding of the structure and physiology of the equine musculoskeletal system and its adaptations to athletic activity;
- Understanding of the potential deleterious effects of exercise on musculoskeletal tissues;
- Appreciation of the pathology of the equine musculoskeletal system and its implication for the British sports horse industry;
- Ability to review and critically analyse evidence presented in the form of scientific publications and be able to define a scientific approach to problem-solving;
- Ability to participate in group discussions by presenting information in a coherent and logical fashion (using presentation tools as appropriate) and by asking relevant questions that convey an understanding of the issues being discussed
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Additional Information
| Course URL |
http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/equinescience |
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Special Arrangements |
This course will be taught entirely by distance learning using the virtual learning environment Learn as the delivery platform. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mrs Bryony Lancaster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8783
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Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)50 6272
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