Advanced 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 at a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the selected research project and chosen disciplineDeliver presentations of critical appraisal of literature relevant to the proposed research project and chosen disciplineContribute to seminars for appraisal and integration of knowledge and research findings into the context of professional practiceDevelopment of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Undertake placement at a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the selected research project and chosen discipline
Deliver presentations of critical appraisal of literature relevant to the proposed research project and chosen discipline
Contribute to seminars for appraisal and integration of knowledge and research findings into the context of professional practice
Development of cognitive and technical skills and a body of knowledge relevant to the research project and chosen discipline

Enrolment restrictions

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

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 160 hours Details Workplace learning (WPL) will be undertaken on and/or off campus at 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 … For more content click the Read More button below.

Placement

Duration 160 hours

Details Workplace learning (WPL) will be undertaken on and/or off campus at 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 20 days. The maximum duration of WPL of 20 days (approx 160 hours) is 50% 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, integral to the Doctoral Degree (Professional) qualification, exposure to professional workplaces is required for the training of students in the DVStud, 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.