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EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by The University of Edinburgh
  • Offered by

About

This course is for anyone interested in learning more about Veterinary Medicine, giving a “taster” of courses covered in the first year of a veterinary degree and an idea of what it is like to study Veterinary Medicine.

Modules

Course information

    • 2 Videos
    • 5 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Welfare Message
  • Welcome

5 Readings

  • Course Introduction
  • Course Participation Statement
  • Course Summary and Outcomes
  • Course Team
  • Course Assessment

Week 1 Overview

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Overview

Core Materials: Basic Animal Care

    • 9 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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9 Videos

  • Week 1 Introduction
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Rabbits
  • Lizards
  • Snakes
  • Cows
  • Sheep
  • Horses

2 Readings

  • Dairy Notes
  • Sheep Notes

Additional Resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Additional Resources

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assessed Quiz Basic Animal Care

1 Readings

  • Revision quizzes

Week 2 Overview

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Overview

Core Materials: Introduction to anatomy

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 2
  • The Anatomical Regions and Body Cavities
  • The Anatomical Directional Terms
  • The Body Planes
  • The Dog Skeleton
  • Live Dog Anatomy

1 Readings

  • Additional Material

Core Materials: Histology

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • An Introduction to Histology
  • Histology in Action – the Skin
  • Histology Revision Resource

Core Materials: Introduction to body systems

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • The Anatomy of the Heart LHS
  • The Anatomy of the Heart RHS
  • The Anatomy of the Lungs
  • The Circulation and Internal Structures of the Heart
  • Gross Heart Anatomy
  • Topographical Heart Anatomy

1 Readings

  • Additional Material

Core Materials: Comparative Anatomy and Pathology

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Comparative Heart Anatomy
  • Examples of Heart Valve Pathology

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assessed Quiz An Introduction to Body Systems Anatomy

1 Readings

  • Revision quizzes

Week 3 Overview

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Overview

Core Materials: Veterinary Professional Skills

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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9 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 3
  • Business structure
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Introduction to the Vet Consult
  • Consult Part 1
  • Consult Part 2
  • Consult Part 3
  • Key Skills for a Successful Consult
  • Client Care

1 Readings

  • Calgary-Cambridge Model

Additional Resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Additional Resources

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assessed Quiz Veterinary Professional Skills

Week 4 Overview

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Overview

Core Materials: An Introduction to Clinical Skills

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 4
  • Signalment
  • Observation Skills
  • Vital Signs
  • General Examination Skills

Additional Resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Additional Resources

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assessed Quiz An Introduction to Clinical Skills

Week 5 Overview

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Overview

Core Materials:The Past, Present and Future of Veterinary Medicine

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Origins of Veterinary Medicine
  • Looking at Historical Instruments and Documents
  • William Dick and Veterinary Medicine in Edinburgh
  • Animal Plagues and Advancing Medicine
  • Teaching & Learning Veterinary Medicine

Additional Resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Additional Resources

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assessed Quiz The Past, Present and Future of Veterinary Medicine

1 Readings

  • Post-Course Survey

Auto Summary

Explore the fascinating world of Veterinary Medicine with the "EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?" course on Coursera. Designed for aspiring veterinarians and those curious about the field, this foundational course offers a glimpse into first-year veterinary degree topics. With a duration of 540 minutes, it provides comprehensive insights into Veterinary Medicine. Choose from Starter or Professional subscription options to begin your journey into the Science & Engineering domain.

Dr Jessie Paterson
Instructors

Dr Jessie Paterson

Kay Aitchison
Instructors

Kay Aitchison

Prof Susan Rhind
Instructors

Prof Susan Rhind

Dr Gurå Therese Bergkvist
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Dr Gurå Therese Bergkvist

Rachel Whittington
Instructors

Rachel Whittington

Dr Catriona Bell
Instructors

Dr Catriona Bell

Dr Andrew Gardiner
Instructors

Dr Andrew Gardiner