Clinical Research Internship

Abstract

The aim of this subject is to develop clinical research skills relevant to professional clinical practice. This will include development of advanced clinical knowledge relevant to clinical research questions, research methodologies, problem-solving skills and reflective skills allowing critical appraisal of existing and new research knowledge relevant to the discipline. Students will concurrently undertake veterinary clinical training while undertaking this subject allowing development of clinical research skills, methodologies and data collection and translation of generated knowledge. Candidates will develop communication skills through which clinical research knowledge and critical enquiry is communicated and disseminated to peers.

Syllabus

Undertake placement in a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the student's selected veterinary discipline to undertake WPL, obtain clinical experiences and develop clinical research knowledge and methodologiesDeliver presentations of critical appraisal of literature relevant to the proposed research project and chosen discipline to develop and demonstrate cognitive and communication … For more content click the Read More button below.

Undertake placement in a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the student's selected veterinary discipline to undertake WPL, obtain clinical experiences and develop clinical research knowledge and methodologies
Deliver presentations of critical appraisal of literature relevant to the proposed research project and chosen discipline to develop and demonstrate cognitive and communication skills
Contribute to seminars for appraisal and integration of theory, knowledge and research findings into the context of veterinary professional practice
Development of cognitive and technical skills and a body of knowledge relevant to the Masters research project and chosen veterinary discipline

Enrolment restrictions

The subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Veterinary Studies.

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 80 hours Details Workplace learning (WPL) will be undertaken in a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the selected discipline and research project. The duration of the WPL is limited and variable over one session, negotiated between the student and supervisors, for a maximum of 10 days (approx … For more content click the Read More button below.

Placement

Duration 80 hours

Details Workplace learning (WPL) will be undertaken in a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the selected discipline and research project. The duration of the WPL is limited and variable over one session, negotiated between the student and supervisors, for a maximum of 10 days (approx 80hrs). The maximum duration of WPL of 10 days (approx 80hrs) is 25% of the allocated time for the 16 point subject of 280-320hrs (the subject workload hours aligns with the CSU Subject Outlines policy of 140-160 hrs/8 pts).

The purpose of the WPL is for clinical exposures to develop a body of knowledge and understanding of the clinical research skills required for the proposed research project. For research-led integration of knowledge in professional contexts, exposure to professional workplaces is required for the training of students in the MVStud, given the inter-related nature of professional activity and clinical research (professional:research nexus). The WPL allows students to develop important cognitive skills and academic independence to think critically, evaluate existing and new knowledge and develop research skills and understanding of methodologies required for the research project for the advancement of professional practice

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory work integrated learning will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.