research within the workplace. The Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Practice programme is structured to deliver the opportunity to acquire advanced research skills and taught knowledge, with the central concept of professionalism”. “critical The course offers opportunities for candidates to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes: Critical evaluation and dissemination of information from a variety of sources to develop understanding and make decisions Collaboration with experts and policy makers across a wide of disciplines and organisations Designing and executing an independent research project or portfolio of research Effective and scientifically rigorous communication of scientific information and experimental conclusions in oral and written formats Managing human, financial and physical resources as appropriate to achieve project aims Monitoring of own learning and development to identify learning and to plan and manage their acquisition Reflective and self-critical approach to research and professional development Professional and intellectual skills to deliver leadership, inspiration and motivation of others 18. Programme outcomes - the programme offers opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes, depending on their personal interests/ responsibilities. Knowledge and Understanding of: Teaching/learning methods: Advanced concepts and techniques in scientific Students acquire knowledge and understanding disciplines relevant to the veterinary industry through participation in: Background scientific, technical, commercial Online interactive learning and policy literature Message forums/bulletin boards Theory and practice of research methods and Professional experiences study design, and related ethical and Reflection on course materials and related governance frameworks research findings Project planning and management Self-directed and independent supported Advanced research and related methods in by the Learn’ virtual learning environment ‘RVC applied veterinary research and professional practice Assessment by: Current professional developments within their In-course assignments field of work Written and oral examinations Organisation-focused study Research thesis Cognitive Skills: Teaching/learning methods: Think logically and evaluate critically research Students acquire knowledge and understanding and advanced scholarship in the discipline in through participation in: order to challenge current concepts and Online interactive learning approaches and, where appropriate, propose Reflection on course materials and related new hypotheses research findings Formulate questions, critically appraise, Research planning, participation and synthesise and evaluate evidence so as to interpretation transfer knowledge into practice Self-directed and independent study, supported Plan and implement tasks at a professional by the Learn’ virtual learning environment ‘RVC level to solve problems related to their discipline Assessment by: Critically evaluate methodologies with respect In-course assignments to a plan of investigation and demonstrate Written and oral examinations awareness of any constraints or limitations Organisation-focused study Plan, conduct and write a doctoral thesis on an Research thesis independent research project Relate systematic evidence to issues arising in professional practice
research within the workplace. The Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Practice programme is structured to deliver the opportunity to acquire advanced research skills and taught knowledge, with the central concept of “critical professionalism”. The course offers opportunities for candidates to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes: Critical evaluation and dissemination of information from a variety of sources to develop understanding and make decisions Collaboration with experts and policy makers across a wide of disciplines and organisations Designing and executing an independent research project or portfolio of research Effective and scientifically rigorous communication of scientific information and experimental conclusions in oral and written formats Managing human, financial and physical resources as appropriate to achieve project aims Monitoring of own learning and development to identify learning and to plan and manage their acquisition Reflective and self-critical approach to research and professional development Professional and intellectual skills to deliver leadership, inspiration and motivation of others 18. Programme outcomes - the programme offers opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes, depending on their personal interests/ responsibilities. Knowledge and Understanding of: Advanced concepts and techniques in scientific disciplines relevant to the veterinary industry Background scientific, technical, commercial and policy literature Theory and practice of research methods and study design, and related ethical and governance frameworks Project planning and management Advanced research and related methods in applied veterinary research and professional practice Current professional developments within their field of work Teaching/learning methods: Students acquire knowledge and understanding through participation in: Online interactive learning Message forums/bulletin boards Professional experiences Reflection on course materials and related research findings Self-directed and independent supported by the ‘RVC Learn’ virtual learning environment Assessment by: In-course assignments Written and oral examinations Organisation-focused study Research thesis Cognitive Skills: Think logically and evaluate critically research and advanced scholarship in the discipline in order to challenge current concepts and approaches and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses Formulate questions, critically appraise, synthesise and evaluate evidence so as to transfer knowledge into practice Plan and implement tasks at a professional level to solve problems related to their discipline Critically evaluate methodologies with respect to a plan of investigation and demonstrate awareness of any constraints or limitations Plan, conduct and write a doctoral thesis on an independent research project Relate systematic evidence to issues arising in professional practice Teaching/learning methods: Students acquire knowledge and understanding through participation in: Online interactive learning Reflection on course materials and related research findings Research planning, participation and interpretation Self-directed and independent study, supported by the ‘RVC Learn’ virtual learning environment Assessment by: In-course assignments Written and oral examinations Organisation-focused study Research thesis
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