Unit of Study VMED4005 EMS: Clinical Placement 2 (2026)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

Yes

Pre-requisites

384 credit points in the 3508006 - Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honours) AND 6 weeks of CWIL hours.

Enrolment information

1. To pass the unit, students must submit all assessment tasks. 2. Attendance: It is important to recognise the relationship between attendance, participation, student success and retention. Please take advantage of all classes and engagement activities as it will increase your opportunity for learning, progression in the course, and success as a veterinarian. For units with practicals and other learning activities that directly relate to developing AVBC day one competencies that are required for veterinary accreditation, attendance is required. These will be identified within each unit and attendance requirements clearly communicated to students.
Enrolment restriction

To be enrolled in final year units, all students must have completed all units from Year 1-Year 4, and satisfied requirements of all AHWIL, PCWIL and CWIL hours. Students are required to submit a Unit Approval Request.

Unit description

This six-week elective clinical placement unit provides final-year veterinary students with an immersive work-integrated learning experience in a veterinary workplace. Students will engage in supervised, hands-on clinical practice across a range of species and disciplines, integrating and applying knowledge and skills developed throughout their degree. The placement fosters professional development through active participation in patient care, client communication, and teamwork within real-world clinical environments. Students will further develop clinical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice, while gaining exposure to diverse practice models and workplace cultures. This unit supports students in consolidating their competence and confidence as entry-level veterinarians and encourages career exploration within their chosen area of interest. Structured learning goals, self-directed learning, supervisor feedback, and critical reflection underpin the educational value of the placement. Students will gain a deeper understanding of veterinary practice, refine their practical abilities, and integrate theoretical learning into practice. Regular feedback, reflection, and mentorship will support students in their professional development, preparing them for transition to practice in the diverse veterinary fields.

Unit content

No modules required.

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2026

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

synthesise clinical, scientific, and contextual knowledge to assess, diagnose, and manage individual animals and animal populations across diverse veterinary settings , integrating ethical, legal, and welfare considerations in decision-making

design and implement diagnostic and therapeutic plans by applying evidence-based principles, performing and evaluating clinical procedures, and managing patient care with increasing independence and responsibility

evaluate personal and professional performance through reflective practice, feedback, and self-assessment to support continuous learning, adaptability, and readiness for independent practice

demonstrate advanced communication, teamwork, and leadership skills by collaborating effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders in clinical and community contexts, promoting professional conduct, cultural competence, and One Health principles.

Fee information

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