Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

Students will study the principles of veterinary epidemiology to provide them with the skills necessary to critically evaluate the literature for the purposes of evidence-based medicine. Examples and case studies will be drawn from a range of species including production animals, wildlife, companion animals and horses.

Course planning information

Course notes

Reliable broadband internet connection required

Complete all assignments. Achieve an overall mark of at least 50% including at least 50% in each written assignment.

General progression requirements

You may enrol in a postgraduate course (that is a 700-, 800- or 900-level course) if you meet the prerequisites for that course and have been admitted to a qualification which lists the course in its schedule.

Learning outcomes

• 1 Calculate and interpret measures of disease frequency and association.
• 2 Differentiate between the main types of epidemiological studies; identify major sources of bias in observational studies and clinical trials; and critically review the overall quality of a research paper.
• 3 Evaluate the use of diagnostic tests and interpret their use in different populations.
• 4 Effectively communicate their findings to others.
• 5 Utilise peer feedback and reflection to improve practice.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.