This course integrates and builds on the foundations of pre-clinical courses including The Animal Body, Function and Dysfunction, Host, Agent and Defence, and Veterinary Practice and Professional Studies. This course will equip students with knowledge to develop a clinical reasoning framework to be able to assess animals presented in a veterinary setting to diagnose and treat common medical disorders of dogs and cats. A problem-based approach will be utilised, strengthening the problem-based learning skills acquired in Foundation BVM courses. This course is presented on a systems basis, focusing on clinical examination to detect the signs of alteration in function. Students will draw on knowledge and skills learnt in Function and Dysfunction to be able to explain the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of clinical abnormalities. Diagnostic imaging is a powerful tool to support and make diagnoses, and learning resources in this area will underpin the key areas covered in this course:

Key Areas:

• Endocrinology
• Urology
• Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Diagnostic imaging
• Cardiology
• Respiratory disorders
• Infectious Diseases
• Oncology
• Primary Care/Geriatrics
• Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
• Behaviour medicine

This course provides a sound foundation for progression to Clinical rotations I, II and III and Pre-Clinical/Clinical EMS.  A variety of teaching techniques are used, including lectures, demonstrations, simulations, practical classes and case discussions.

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Examination: 50%

Examination Duration: 3 hours

Students must obtain at least 50% in the continuous assessment "Quizzes" and at least 50% in the "Written Examination" to pass the course.