RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Online Learning) PgProfDev

The University of Edinburgh is currently ranked 15th in the World in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

Candidates will demonstrate:

• a thorough understanding of the knowledge base, and a critical awareness of developments, at the forefront of their area of professional practice
• a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their area of practice
• originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and clinical enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their professional area
• conceptual understanding that enables them to evaluate critically current literature and research in their professional area and evaluate clinical methodologies and techniques, develop critiques of them and, where appropriate propose new approaches to professional practice

Typically, holders of the qualification will be able to:

• deal with complex issues in an organised and creative manner, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to veterinary colleagues and to non-veterinary audiences, including clients
• demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks in their professional area of work
• continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and develop new skills at a high level

Holders of the Certificate will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for professional veterinary work. Candidates may elect to progress to a European Diploma following completion of the certificate.

The program is structured to allow sequential progression through the A module (foundation skills), B module (core skills), and C modules (advanced skills).

While it is recommended that the Certificate is taken in this way, it is also possible to take the modules in any order.

The Certificate can be taken over 10 years, with each module taking between 1-2 years. It is possible to complete the full program (60 credit equivalent) in one year, though this will depend on the assessment timetable for each module.

For most candidates, the usual route of study is:

• A-FAVP, 10 credits = one year of study
• B module, 10 credits = one year of study
• C module (x4), 10 credits each = two years of study per module allowing time to gather cases and so on
• Synoptic assessment to achieve a designated certificate as required

Assessment

Attendance at Edinburgh is required for any module which has an examination element, for example:

• Production Animal Practice
• Veterinary Cardiology

All other written submissions are online, for example, case logs, case books, and essays.

Where an assessment involves both a written submission and an examination component at Edinburgh, this must be taken in the same examination diet.

It is not possible to take one aspect of an assessment in one year, and the remaining in the following year, except a resit requirement.