Undergraduate Course: Integrated Clinical Course: Exotics (BVMS10034)

Course Outline
School	Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies	College	College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	10	ECTS Credits	5
Summary	This course covers the aetiology, clinical signs, diagnostic protocols, treatment and prognosis of disease conditions involving laboratory and exotic animals. The husbandry, clinical anatomy and physiology of laboratory and exotic animals are also expanded from earlier courses.
Course description	The course has the following aims and objectives: 1. To study the aetiology, clinical signs, diagnostic techniques, treatment and prognosis of the main diseases affecting rabbits, ferrets, small exotic mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and wild animals. 2. To review the husbandry of reptiles, birds and mammals already taught in preclinical courses. 3. To instil an appreciation of ethical and welfare issues encountered during the practice of veterinary medicine.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	Students must be enrolled on a BVMS Veterinary Medicine degree programme in order to take this course.
Additional Costs	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Semester 2
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 35, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 6, Formative Assessment Hours 0.5, Summative Assessment Hours 2.5, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 54 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 80 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 20 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Examined in Semester 2 Part 1: Written Component A MUST PASS at 50% component, worth 80% of overall grade, comprised of: - In-course Assessment (comprised of MCQs) worth 10% - Main Written Examination (MCQs worth 35% and SAQs worth 35%) 70% Part 2: Practical Component A MUST PASS component comprising of: - A Rabbit OSPRE - 10% of overall course mark - A Chicken (OSPRE) - 10% of overall course mark In order to pass the course a candidate must therefore attain: a) an overall pass of at least 50% in the Written Component of the examination (part 1) b) a passing mark of 5/10 or above in BOTH OSPRE stations (part 2)
Feedback	There are two timetabled feedback sessions: 1. Following the In-Course Assessment 2. Following the Main Exam Students will also be given the opportunity to view feedback from their OSPRE exam in March, April, and May. Informal feedback is also available from staff at all course events and via e-mail.
Exam Information
Exam Diet	Paper Name		Minutes
Outwith Standard Exam Diets January	ICC Exotics In-Course Assessment		30
Outwith Standard Exam Diets March	ICC Exotics		00
Resit Exam Diet (April/May Sem 1 resits only)	ICC Exotics Resit Exam		00

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Describe the signalment, presenting clinical signs, physical examination findings and pathophysiology of common diseases and conditions affecting the most frequently presented small mammal, reptile and avian pet and wildlife species Develop a top ten differential diagnosis list and diagnostic plan for common presenting complaints in rabbit, exotic animal and wildlife practice, and be able to interpret results of common diagnostic procedures including bloodwork, urinalysis, faecal analysis and radiography Demonstrate knowledge regarding the use of differing anaesthetic agents and be able to create appropriate anaesthetic protocols for rabbit, exotic animals and wildlife patients Develop an appropriate treatment plan for common diseases and conditions presenting in rabbit, exotic animal and wildlife general practice, taking into consideration patient, client, practical and financial factors