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Kliinisen eläinlääketieteen tohtoriohjelma / Doctoral programme in clinical veterinary medicine (CVM), OPETUSSUUNNITELMA 2017 - 2020
Opetussuunnitelma sisältää
1. Tohtoriohjelman kuvauksen
2. Tutkintorakenteen (opintokokonaisuuden tiedot)
3. Opintojaksojen tiedot
4. Yliopistotason tiedot (kuvataan keskitetysti ja julkaistaan Flammassa)
Hyväksytty eläinlääketieteellisen tiedekunnan tiedekuntaneuvostossa 10.5.2017, opintojaksojen otsikoita täsmennetty 2.6.2017 (MTU), Follow up group muutettu Thesis committeeksi HY:n linjauksen mukaan 8.6.2017 (MTU), koodeja ja otsikoita yhdenmukaistettu Viikin tohtoriohjelmien tasolla 16.6.2017. Muutoksia, hyväksytty tdk-neuvostossa toukokuu 2018.
Tohtoriohjelman kuvaus 1. Degree programme title
Doctoral programme in clinical veterinary medicine (CVM)
2. Degree title to be awarded and the competence provided by it
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science (agriculture and forestry) or Doctor of
Food Sciences
3. Degree level (first-, second-, third-cycle/European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level)
EQF level 8
4. Programme-specific admissions criteria
Four application periods to pursue doctoral degree in CVM will be organised annually, two in Spring and two in
Autumn.
FORMAL CRITERIA
Required background degree
Thesis supervisor(s)
A course/study plan for the formal training Language skills required by the University of Helsinki
QUALITY CRITERIA
Scientific relevance and ambition of the research plan, use of relevant methodology
Motivation and CV of the applicant, success in previous studies
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Thematic fit of the research plan with the doctoral programme profile
Funding plan and feasibility of the thesis project within the intended timeframe (in 4 years’ net time)
Demonstration of adequate knowledge in relevant fields and potential of the applicant to develop into an
independent researcher
Supervisory and follow-up of progress arrangements, quality of the research environment
Application documents:
Research plan, compiled according to University of Helsinki template
Study plan
Agreements of supervisor(s) and professor in charge
Copies of degree certificate and transcript
Certificate of language skills if needed (HY/117/00.00.06.00/2017)
In addition, CVM reserves a right to organise entrance examination and /or interview of the applicant.
5. Programme-specific procedures for the recognition and validation of prior learning
Based on earlier procedures performed in the faculties. University of Helsinki guidelines are followed.
6. Programme profile
CVM aims to educate ethically conscious professional researchers and specialists who are genuinely
multidisciplinary, critical, and innovative. Research in CVM focuses on clinical veterinary medicine,
translational research and animal welfare. There are more than 170 supervisors and co supervisors who guide
the scientific work.
The main doctoral education is research, which is performed in the research groups under guidance of
supervisor(s). During research work, also soft skills are learned. These skills can also be studied in the doctoral
school’s training events.
Doctoral education in CVM includes national and international courses, congresses and work visits outside own
working place. CVM has wide network of experts representing several fields in clinical veterinary medicine in
the Universities, institutions, national organisations and industry. In addition, doctoral candidates' own activities
(Student council) and peer support helps in networking. Research expertise, other skills and career planning are
followed in annual thesis committee meetings where outside scientific experts support the progress of doctoral
candidates.
7. Key learning outcomes/objectives of education
According to Decree Statute 21 § of the government decree on university degrees (effective since 1.8.2005) and
Government Decree 1039/2013 (unofficial translation), a person who has completed doctoral training has:
1. Become well-versed in his/her own field of research and its social significance
2. Gained knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific research methods independently and critically,
and the ability to produce new scientific knowledge within his/her field of research
3. Become conversant with the development, basic problems and research methods of his/her own field of
research
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4. Gained such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to his/her own
field of research as enables him/her to follow developments in them
5. Acquired sufficient communication, language and other related general skills required for posts of high
expertise and international collaboration
8. Job descriptions and labour market sectors (examples for graduates)
All doctors graduated from CVM are employed in expert positions in various fields in translational and clinical
veterinary medicine in addition to animal welfare posts in academic, authority, clinical teacher, in clinical
practice and industry as well as being independent entrepreneurs.
9. Postgraduate study options/opportunities
10. Career orientation/compulsory or elective traineeship
Research in doctoral education is team work in research groups which usually have national and international
cooperation and networks. Practical research work has transferable skills integrated in it and those can be
strengthened by courses and activities provided by doctoral school. A period of work (two weeks at minimum)
outside own research group is anticipated during doctoral education.
11. International mobility
Doctoral candidates are free to travel to participate to suitable doctoral education events. CVM provides travel
grants by application for visits outside own working place, for participation to scientific courses, congresses and
other events.
CVM recommends that doctoral candidate participates at least in one international event every year and, if
possible, does scientific works outside own working place (more than two weeks) at least once during doctoral
education.
12. Degree programme structure
PhD degree content
See details in CVM degree structure.
13. Assessment practices
Grade of doctoral thesis on a scale of Approved with distinction, approved or rejected. Other training graded as
approved or rejected.
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14. Graduation practices and criteria
All scientific doctoral education has to be finished before preview of the thesis dissertation.
Evaluation of doctoral thesis process description will be decided by UH.
15. Criteria for full-time and part-time studies, opportunities for distance learning, if any
Research work can be accomplished outside the University under proper supervision full-time or part-time.
Suitable courses and training can also be obtained outside of the University.
16. Practices for collecting and processing student feedback
Feedback is collected from all its courses and events Additionally, CVM accepts comments continuously.
Anonymous feedback is open on line (https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/70872/lomake.html).
17. Degree programme director
Professor Outi Vapaavuori
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Tohtoriohjelman tutkintorakenne / CVM degree structure 1. Väitöskirja / Doctoral thesis 2. Tieteenalaopinnot / Scientific content studies
3. Yleiset valmiustaidot / Transferable skills
Koulutusohjelman
tutkintorakenne
Tunniste Code
Laajuus
op
Credits
Obligat
ory /
optiona
l
Valintasääntö
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME IN CLINICAL VETERINARY MEDICINE
Doctoral degree
Complete thesis, scientific education 30 ECTS and
transferable skills 10 ECTS
Doctoral thesis CVM-999 Module: thesis Obligatory
Scientific content studies CVM-998 30 Scientific
education Obligatory
Thesis committee meetings
Follow up Min 1 meeting obligatory
annually
Thesis committee meeting 1 CVM-201 0 Module: thesis Obligatory
Thesis committee meeting 2 CVM-202 0 Module: thesis Obligatory
Thesis committee meeting 3 CVM-203 0 Module: thesis Optional
Thesis committee meeting 4 CVM-204 0 Module: thesis Optional
Research ethics education
Min.1 ects
Research Ethics for Health Scientists 921180 1-2
Optional
Online course on research ethics 921181 1 Optional
Book exam Max 10 ECTS
Book exam 1 CVM-105 1-5 Optional
Book exam2 CVM-106 1-5 Optional
International scientific activities Other scientific
education
Max 10 ECTS
Presentation at scientific conference 1
CVM-107
2 ects/
poster or
talk
Optional
Presentation at scientific conference 2 CVM-108 -“- Optional
Presentation at scientific conference 3 CVM-109 -“- Optional
Presentation at scientific conference 4 CVM-110 -“- Optional
Presentation at scientific conference 5 CVM-111 -“- Optional
Scientific publications not included in the thesis 1
CVM-112 1-6
Optional
Scientific publications not included in the
thesis 2 CVM-113 1-6
Optional
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National and international scientific con- ference, symposium, seminar, course 1
CVM-114 1 ects/ 5 days
Optional
National and international scientific con-
ference, symposium, seminar, course 2
CVM-115 -“-
Optional
National and international scientific con- ference, symposium, seminar, course 3
CVM-116 -“- Optional
National and international scientific con-
ference, symposium, seminar, course 4
CVM-117 -“- Optional
National and international scientific con- ference, symposium, seminar, course 5
CVM-118 -“- Optional
National and international scientific con-
ference, symposium, seminar, course 6
CVM-119 -“- Optional
National and international scientific con- ference, symposium, seminar, course 7
CVM-120 -“- Optional
National and international scientific con-
ference, symposium, seminar, course 8
CVM-121 -“- Optional
National and international scientific con-
ference, symposium, seminar, course 9
CVM-122 -“- Optional
National and international scientific con- ference, symposium, seminar, course 10
CVM-123 -“- Optional
Research visit 1
CVM-124
2 ects/
week (min 5
days)
Optional
Research visit 2 CVM-125 -“- Optional
Research visit 3 CVM-126 -“- Optional
Research visit 4 CVM-127 -“- Optional
Research visit 5 CVM-128 -“- Optional
Scientific content education:
theoretical
Other scientific
education
CVM autumn seminar 1 CVM-130 1-2 recommend
ed annually
CVM autumn seminar 2 CVM-131 1-2 -”-
CVM autumn seminar 3 CVM-132 1-2 -”-
CVM autumn seminar 4 CVM-133 1-2 -”-
Eläinlääkkeiden kehityksen ja käytön
erityispiirteet PROV-207 5
Optional
Clinical trials in veterinary medicine CVM-134 1
Optional
Optional courses and events Optional
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Scientific education: methodological
Other scientific
education: methods
Laboratory Animal Sciences
NEU-
2-5
Obligatory/o
ptional
Obligatory for
all DS Health
students worki- ng with lab ani-
mals if not com-
pleted before
Evidence based treatments in veterinary
medicine 90345 3
Optional
Advances in imaging techniques in animals.
CVM-135 4
Optional
Introduction of veterinary epidemiology CVM-136 1 Optional
Statistics: SPSS CVM-137 2-10
Optional
Presentation of scientific topics for the
public
CVM-138
1 ects/
presentat
ion
Optional
Transferable skills
CVM-997
10
Transferable
skills
Complete trans-
ferable skills
education min.
10 ECTS
COMMUNICATION AND TEACHING
Academic writing and editing 921101 2 Optional
Grant Writing I 921103 1 Optional
Grant Writing II 921123 1 Optional
Peer Review 921122 1 Optional
Writing Doctoral Research 921111 3 Optional
Conference Presentations 921102 2 Optional
Academic Pitching 921108 1 Optional
Academic Rhetoric and argumentation Health-100 1 Optional
Poster Workshop and Feedback Health-101 1 Optional
Tieteen popularisointi - näin kerron
tutkimuksestani 921160 1
Optional
Theory of pedagogics (eg. University pedagogics)
Health-102 1-5 Optional
Teaching in courses Health-103 1-2 Optional
Optional courses (vapaasti valittavia
opintojaksoja) Health- 1-5
Optional
MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Project management and Leadership Health-105 2 Optional
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Research Funding Health-106 1-2 Optional
PhDs to Business life 921117 3 Optional
Company visits Health-108 1-2 Optional
Working in a company Health-109 1-2 Optional
Student council and doctoral programme/ school activities
Health-110 1-2
Optional
Optional courses (vapaasti valittavia
opintojaksoja) Health- 1-5 Optional
CAREER PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
DSHealth Career Day Health-112 1 Optional
Career Coaching 921106 1 Optional
PhD Career Course - career planning
course for doctoral candidates 929010
Optional
Optional courses (vapaasti valittavia
opintojaksoja) Health- 1-5
Optional
LEGISLATION
IPR&Copyrights 921110 1-2 Optional
Biomedical view to patenting Health-114 1 Optional
Medical and Bio Law Health-115 1-2 Optional
Introduction to Labour Law Health-116 1-2 Optional
Optional courses (vapaasti valittavia) Health- 1-5 Optional
BASIC RESEARCH TOOLS AND
SKILLS
Open science online course Health-118 1 Optional
Introduction to Open Data Science 78995 5 Optional
Introduction to general quantitative study
designs and data analysis with SPSS 921005 10
Optional
Managing Scientific Information 921130 1 Optional
Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical
Sciences Health-119 3
Optional
Optional courses and events Optional
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Doctoral thesis
1. Module title:
Doctoral thesis
2. Module code
CVM-999
3. Module status:
Compulsory. Responsible degree programme: Doctoral programme in clinical veterinary medicine
4. Module level
EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Throughout the doctoral degree education
6. Term/teaching period when the module will be offered
All.
7. Scope of the module in credits
No credits. Corresponds to four year research work in full time.
8. Teacher coordinating the module
Supervisor(s).
9. Module learning outcomes
1. Become well-versed in his/her own field of research and its social significance
2. Gained knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific research methods independently and critically, and
the ability to produce new scientific knowledge within his/her field of research
3. Become conversant with the development, basic problems and research methods of his/her own field of
research
4. Gained such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to his/her own field
of research as enables him/her to follow developments in them
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5. Acquired sufficient communication, language and other related general skills required for posts of high
expertise and international collaboration
10. Prerequisites
Second level degree in higher education.
11. Module content
Research and scientific work.
Follow-up / thesis committee meetings annually.
12. Module grading
Accepted, accepted with distinction or failed based on reviewers and opponent of the dissertation.
13. Language of instruction
English
Scientific content studies
1. Module title
Scientific content studies
2. Module code
CVM-998
3. Module status:
Compulsory 30 ECTS. Responsible degree programme: Doctoral programme in clinical veterinary medicine
4. Module level
EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Throughout the doctoral degree education
6. Term/teaching period when the module will be offered
Courses will be offered every 1-4 years. See 9.
7. Scope of the module in credits
30 ECTS collected from different courses and activities.
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8. Teacher coordinating the module
Responsible professor or person
9. Module learning outcomes
1. Become well-versed in his/her own field of research and its social significance
2. Gained knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific research methods independently and critically, and
the ability to produce new scientific knowledge within his/her field of research
3. Become conversant with the development, basic problems and research methods of his/her own field of
research
4. Gained such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to his/her own field
of research as enables him/her to follow developments in them
5. Acquired sufficient communication, language and other related general skills required for posts of high
expertise and international collaboration
Additionally, doctoral candidates will:
have thorough knowledge and comprehensive understanding of their research fields
have the skills and competencies for critical thinking and for applying scientific knowledge and theories
in their own research
know the research methods and related developments in their field
be capable of applying scientific research methods independently and critically
Learning outcomes in research ethics: doctoral candidates will be able to follow the principles of research ethics
and good scientific practice
Learning outcomes in International scientific activities - doctoral candidates will gain:
up-to-date information on current research trends, research techniques and methodologies in their fields
a broad perspective and understanding in research carried out in fields relevant to their research
opportunities for multi-/interdisciplinary research
integration into the international scientific community
international contacts and networking
10. Prerequisites
Second level degree in higher education.
11. Module content
Scientific education module contains:
Obligatory annual Thesis committee meetings
Obligatory research ethics education
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Scientific content education in several topics and themes
International scientific activities
Courses, events and activities are listed in CVM Degree content page. Other training outside the list can also be
included in the Scientific education module.
12. Module grading
Accepted, accepted with distinction or failed based on reviewers and opponent of the dissertation.
13. Language of instruction
English
Thesis committee meeting 1 - 4
1. Course title
Thesis committee meeting 1, 2, 3, 4
2. Course code
CVM-201, -202, -203, -204
3. Course status: compulsory or optional
The course is obligatory. The degree programme responsible of the unit is CVM.The course unit belongs to the
module of Scientific content studies. The course unit is available to CVM members only.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
Doctoral level = third-cycle (doctoral) degree/EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
The course must be completed within twelve months after receiving the right to pursue a doctoral degree in
CVM. Future meetings must be arranged annually.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Continuously.
7. Scope of the course in credits
0 cr.
8. Teacher coordinating the course
Doctoral programme planning officer
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9. Course learning outcomes
After completing the course doctoral candidate has met the Thesis committee for the first time and presented the
research plan, study plan and career prospects to the committee. The doctoral candidate has received:
feedback on the clarity, feasibility and relevance of the research plan
feedback of the future plans, including career prospects
recommendations on research and studies supporting candidates progress.
The Thesis committee group should also take up problems and/or issues that need to be addressed and bring
them to the doctoral programme coordinator's attention.
10. Course completion methods
The doctoral candidate is responsible for arranging the meeting. At least one week prior to the scheduled
meeting the student must update University progress data bases and send updated research plan, study plan,
career plans and report to the Thesis committee the progress made so far.
In the meeting, which format is flexible, the research plan, other future plans and the progress report should
be discussed. It is obligatory to reserve time for private discussions of the doctoral candidate with the Thesis
committee.
Doctoral programme coordinator has to be informed about the passed meeting.
11. Prerequisites
None.
12. Recommended optional studies
None
13. Course content
Doctoral candidate at the University of Helsinki is required to meet annually the Thesis committee (Rector’s
decision 82/2013) until the thesis defense. The overall goals of the Thesis committee are to support doctoral
candidates scientific education including other suitable knowledge, skills and other plans in addition to monitor
the progress toward the doctoral degree.
14. Recommended and required literature
-
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
-
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Grading: pass/fail
17. Language of tuition
Finnish, Swedish, English
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Book exam 1 and 2
1. Course title
Book exam 1, Book exam 2
2. Course code
CVM-105, -106
3. Course status: compulsory or optional
The course is voluntary. The degree programme responsible of the unit is CVM. The course unit belongs to the
module of Scientific content studies. The course unit is available to CVM members only.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
Doctoral level = third-cycle (doctoral) degree/EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Any stage.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Continuously.
7. Scope of the course in credits
1-5 cr.
8. Teacher coordinating the course
Supervisor.
9. Course learning outcomes
After completing the course doctoral candidate has received knowledge and or skills which support
candidates progress in doctoral education.
Several book examinations can be done.
10. Course completion methods
Examination.
11. Prerequisites
None.
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12. Recommended optional studies
None
13. Course content
Doctoral candidate and supervisor agrees with the literature. Candidate does the examination which is evaluated
by the supervisor or examiner.
14. Recommended and required literature
-
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
-
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Grading: pass/fail
17. Language of tuition
Finnish, Swedish, English
Presentation at scientific conference 1-5
1. Course title
Presentation at scientific conference 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2. Course code
CVM-107, -108, -109, -110, -111
3. Course status: compulsory or optional
The course is optional. The degree programme responsible of the unit is CVM. The course unit belongs to the
module of Scientific content studies. The course unit is available to CVM members only.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
Doctoral level = third-cycle (doctoral) degree/EQF level 8
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5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Any stage.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Continuously.
7. Scope of the course in credits
2 ECTS / poster or talk.
8. Teacher coordinating the course
CVM planning officer
9. Course learning outcomes
Doctoral candidate becomes conversant with the development, basic problems and research methods of
his/her own field of research
Doctoral candidate becomes well-versed in his/her own field of research and its social significance
Doctoral candidate gains such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to
his/her own field of research as enables him/her to follow developments in them
Acquires communication, language and other related general skills in addition to (inter)national
collaboration.
10. Course completion methods
Attendance and presentation of poster or oral presentation in a scientific event.
11. Prerequisites
None.
12. Recommended optional studies
None
13. Course content
Attendance and presentation at (inter)national scientific event.
14. Recommended and required literature
-
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
-
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16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Grading: pass/fail
17. Language of tuition
Finnish, Swedish, English
Scientific publication not included in the thesis 1 and 2
1. Course title
Scientific publication not included in the thesis 1, Scientific publication not included in the thesis 2
2. Course code
CVM-112, -113
3. Course status: compulsory or optional
The course is optional. The degree programme responsible of the unit is CVM. The course unit belongs to the
module of Scientific content studies. The course unit is available to CVM members only.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
Doctoral level = third-cycle (doctoral) degree/EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Any stage.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Continuously.
7. Scope of the course in credits
1-6 ECTS
8. Teacher coordinating the course
CVM planning officer
9. Course learning outcomes
Doctoral candidate becomes conversant with the development, basic problems and research methods of
his/her own field of research
Doctoral candidate becomes well-versed in his/her own field of research and its social significance
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Doctoral candidate gains such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to
his/her own field of research as enables him/her to follow developments in them
Acquires communication, language and other related general skills in addition to (inter)national
collaboration.
10. Course completion methods
Writing a publication or performing other tasks not included in the thesis.
11. Prerequisites
None.
12. Recommended optional studies
None
13. Course content
Writing a publication or performing other tasks not included in the thesis.
14. Recommended and required literature
-
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
-
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Grading: pass/fail
17. Language of tuition
Finnish, Swedish, English
National and international scientific conference, symposium, seminar, course 1-10
1. Course title
National and international scientific conference, symposium, seminar, course 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
2. Course code
CVM-114, -115, -116, -117, -118, -119, -120, -121, -122, -123
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3. Course status: compulsory or optional
The course is optional. The degree programme responsible of the unit is CVM. The course unit belongs to the
module of Scientific content studies. The course unit is available to CVM members only.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
Doctoral level = third-cycle (doctoral) degree/EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Any stage.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Continuously.
7. Scope of the course in credits
1 ECTS/ 5 days
8. Teacher coordinating the course
CVM planning officer
9. Course learning outcomes
Doctoral candidate becomes conversant with the development, basic problems and research methods of
his/her own field of research
Doctoral candidate becomes well-versed in his/her own field of research and its social significance
Doctoral candidate gains such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to
his/her own field of research as enables him/her to follow developments in them
Acquires communication, language and other related general skills in addition to (inter)national
collaboration.
10. Course completion methods
Participation to national or international scientific event, such as course, congress without presentation, national
or international network
11. Prerequisites
None.
12. Recommended optional studies
None
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13. Course content
Participation to national or international scientific event, such as course, congress without presentation, national
or international network.
14. Recommended and required literature
-
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
-
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Grading: pass/fail
17. Language of tuition
Finnish, Swedish, English
Research visit 1 - 5
1. Course title
Research visit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2. Course code
CVM-124, -125, -126, -127, -128
3. Course status: compulsory or optional
The course is optional. The degree programme responsible of the unit is CVM. The course unit belongs to the
module of Scientific content studies. The course unit is available to CVM members only.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
Doctoral level = third-cycle (doctoral) degree/EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Any stage.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Continuously.
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7. Scope of the course in credits
2 ECTS/week (min. 5 working days)
8. Teacher coordinating the course
CVM planning officer
9. Course learning outcomes
Doctoral candidate:
1. Becomes well-versed in his/her own field of research and its social significance
2. Gains knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific research methods independently and critically,
and the ability to produce new scientific knowledge within his/her field of research
3. Becomes conversant with the development, basic problems and research methods of his/her own field of
research
4. Gains such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to his/her own
field of research as enables him/her to follow developments in them
5. Acquires sufficient communication, language and other related general skills required for posts of high
expertise and international collaboration.
These outcomes are strengthened by networking with peer doctoral candidates, supervisors and experts.
10. Course completion methods
Working outside own working place for minimum of 5 days.
11. Prerequisites
None.
12. Recommended optional studies
None
13. Course content
Working outside own working place for minimum of 5 days.
14. Recommended and required literature
-
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
-
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16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Invitation letter of the hosting laboratory is required. It is recommended that doctoral candidate shares the knowledge and skills obtained in the visit at own research
group and others interested in the topic.
Grading: pass/fail
17. Language of tuition
Finnish, Swedish, English
CVM Autumn seminar 1-4
1. Course title
CVM Autumn seminar 1, 2, 3, 4
2. Course code
CVM-130, 131, 132, 133
3. Course status:
Optional. CVM degree programme is responsible for the course. This course belongs to Transferable skills
module. The course is available to students from other degree programmes.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Annual meeting for updating current doctoral candidate research and relevant topics.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
- The course is usually offered in the autumn term.
- The course is organised every year.
- Most likely in teaching period II.
7. Scope of the course in credits
1-2 ECTS. Credits may vary annually.
8. Teacher coordinating the course
CVM planning officer, Student council and other CVM members.
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9. Course learning outcomes
Doctoral candidates becomes aware of the progression colleagues research and current processes in CVM
doctoral education (CVM and faculties recommendations and obligations), career prospects and networks with
other doctoral candidates and supervisors.
10. Course completion methods
Lectures, poster and/or oral presentations of the research, discussions, group works and assignments as contact
teaching.
11. Prerequisites
No prior doctoral education is required.
12. Recommended optional studies
No recommendations.
13. Course content
One-two days of lectures, discussions, group works and assignments.
14. Recommended and required literature
Recommended supplementary material defined typically before the course in web sites of CVM, Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine or Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
Interactive discussions.
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Approximate credits: attendance 0,5-1.0 ECTS, poster/oral presentation 0.5-1.0 ECTS .
17. Language of instruction
English
Clinical trials in veterinary medicine
1. Course title
Clinical trials in veterinary medicine
2. Course code
CVM-134
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3. Course status: optional
CVM degree programme is responsible for the course. This course belongs to Scientific skills education
module. The course is available to students from other degree programmes.
4. Course level
EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
The students benefit most of the course when attending in the early stage of the PhD Research programme.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
- The course will be offered in the autumn just before or after the CVM Autumn Seminar.
- Course will be offered every second of third year.
- Most likely in the teaching period II.
7. Scope of the course in credits
1 ECT
8. Teacher coordinating the course
CVM planning officer, other CVM members
9. Course learning outcomes
Doctoral candidates will learn the basics and the special aspects of veterinary clinical trials, including
legislation and good laboratory practice. Performing trials on animals owned by private persons or institutions
are covered.
10. Course completion methods
Lectures, discussions, group works and assignments as contact teaching. The student can schedule the entire
course or parts of it.
11. Prerequisites
No prior doctoral education is required.
12. Recommended optional studies
No recommendations.
13. Course content
Two days lectures, discussions, group works and assignments.
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14. Recommended and required literature
Recommended supplementary material: web sites of CVM, Faculty of veterinary medicine or Agriculture and
Forestry, ELLA National Animal Experiment Board in Finland, Viikki Campus Research Ethics Committee,
The Finnish Medicines Agency (Fimea). Exact links will be provided.
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
Interactive discussions.
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Attendance 1.0 ETCS.
17. Language of instruction
Finnish
Evidence based treatments in veterinary medicine
1. Course title
Evidence based treatments in veterinary medicine – what are they and do they exist?
2. Course code
90345
3. Course status: Optional
Optional. CVM degree programme is responsible for the course. This course belongs to Scientific skills
education module. The course is also available to pregraduate veterinary students.
4. Course level
EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
-
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Spring term
7. Scope of the course in credits
3 ETC
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8. Teacher coordinating the course
Marja Raekallio
9. Course learning outcomes
The student can discuss about clinical veterinary trials, can critically read reports about clinical and
experimental veterinary trials, can evaluate the level of the scientific evidence, and can apply the results of
studies to clinical cases.
10. Course completion methods
A distance learning course. The student has to do the set assignments and participate the discussion about the
cases.
11. Prerequisites
Veterinary medicine basic training.
12. Recommended optional studies
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13. Course content
Literature search and assignment about a tailored case, peer reviewing of another case, dialogues between the
students, feed-back from the teachers.
14. Recommended and required literature
Literature and other materials linked in the course, journal papers searched by the participants of the course.
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
Task-based: literature search, peer reviewing, dialogues, feed-back from the teachers.
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Passed if all the tasks have been accomplished with required plane and within given time.
17. Language of instruction
Finnish
Advances in imaging techniques in animals
1. Course title
Advances in imaging techniques in animals.
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2. Course code
CVM-135
3. Course status: compulsory or optional
The course is optional. The degree programme responsible of the unit is CVM. The course unit belongs to the
module of Scientific content studies. The course unit is available to CVM members only.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
Doctoral level = third-cycle (doctoral) degree/EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Any stage.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Course is not organised annually.
7. Scope of the course in credits
4 ECTS.
8. Teacher coordinating the course
Prof. Thomas Spillmann
9. Course learning outcomes
Candidates familiarise themselves to imaging possibilities and especially research applications in different
animal species.
10. Course completion methods
Lectures, presentations about specific articles based on group discussions in the journal clubs.
The post-assignment will be a short study report which reflects the own study outcome.
11. Prerequisites
The participants should have a degree in veterinary medicine. The course requires basic knowledge in canine
clinical medicine and diagnostic imaging.
12. Recommended optional studies
None
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13. Course content
Lectures, presentations about specific articles based on group discussions in the journal clubs and final report.
14. Recommended and required literature
As pre-assignment, the students will receive a reading list serving as the base for the journal clubs.
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
The course combines a pre-assigned self-study with lectures and journal clubs using an interactive approach.
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
The attendants have to read pre-assigned scientific articles and they have to present these articles as group
works in two journal clubs (1 ECTS). During the course, the attendants will be assessed based on active
participation to which also belongs a study report (one A4 page) reflecting on their own education and being
submitted online to the course instructors until a given date (1 ECTS).
17. Language of tuition
English
Introduction to veterinary epidemiology
1. Course title
Introduction to veterinary epidemiology
2. Course code
CVM-136
3. Course status: compulsory or optional
- CVM degree programme is responsible for the course.
- This course belongs to Scientific education module.
4. Course level
EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Any time, but preferably in early stages of graduate work
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Spring semester – course will be offered as needed
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7. Scope of the course in credits
1 ECTS (1 op)
8. Teachers coordinating the course
Päivi Rajala-Schultz and Anna-Maija Virtala
9. Course learning outcomes
At the completion of the course, a student
1) understands basic concepts in epidemiology, including measures of disease frequency and measures of
association, study designs, diagnostic test characteristics and bias.
2) can calculate sample size for his/her study
3) is aware of Strobe-Vet and Reflect statements and able to apply them for reporting his/her own study results
10. Course completion methods
The course is offered in the form of contact teaching.
Participation in the 2-day workshop and completion of pre-course assignments are expected for satisfactory
completion of the course
11. Prerequisites
Enrolment in the CVM doctoral programme, otherwise no prerequisites
12. Recommended optional studies
Advanced courses in epidemiology, statistical data analysis courses
13. Course content
Course will cover the following topics: Introduction to epi: models of causation, population hierarchy, measures
of disease frequency, measures of association, diagnostic tests, study designs, bias
Sampling and sample size calculations
STROBE-Vet, REFLECT statements
14. Recommended and required literature
Required reading:
O'Connor, A. M., J. M. Sargeant, I. R. Dohoo, H. N. Erb, M. Cevallos, M. Egger, A. K. Ersboll, S. W. Martin,
L. R. Nielsen, D. L. Pearl, D. U. Pfeiffer, J. Sanchez, M. E. Torrence, H. Vigre, C. Waldner, and M. P. Ward.
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2016. Explanation and Elaboration Document for the STROBE-Vet Statement: Strengthening the Reporting of
Observational Studies in Epidemiology - Veterinary Extension. Zoonoses Public Health 63(8):662-698.
Sargeant, J. M., A. M. O'Connor, I. R. Dohoo, H. N. Erb, M. Cevallos, M. Egger, A. K. Ersboll, S. W. Martin,
L. R. Nielsen, D. L. Pearl, D. U. Pfeiffer, J. Sanchez, M. E. Torrence, H. Vigre, C. Waldner, and M. P. Ward.
2016. Methods and processes of developing the strengthening the reporting of observational studies in
epidemiology - veterinary (STROBE-Vet) statement. Prev Vet Med 134:188-196.
Further readings will be provided on the course Moodle site
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
Before the workshop, students are expected to:
1) Write an executive summary of their research/study plan (1 page)
2) Prepare a power point presentation based on the executive summary to be presented during the second day of
the workshop
3) Read Strobe-Vet and Reflect instructions for reporting of studies and on that basis evaluate two articles
(preparation for flipped class room teaching session)
During the workshop:
4) Attend the lectures and actively participate in the exercises & discussions in class,
e.g., calculate a sample size for their own study (own laptop or note book and internet access needed), discuss
the articles evaluated before the course (flipped classroom) and depending on the number of participants, all or
randomly selected students will present their own study plan to others; everyone will provide feedback on those
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Course is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory. The course is considered to be satisfactorily completed and
credit will be given, when student has
1) submitted the pre-course assignments
2) participated in the two-day workshop
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English
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Statistics: SPSS
1. Course title
Statistics: SPSS
2. Course code
CVM-137
3. Course status: compulsory or optional
The course is optional. The degree programme responsible of the unit is CVM. The course unit belongs to the
module of Scientific content studies. The course unit is available to other doctoral candidates.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
Doctoral level = third-cycle (doctoral) degree/EQF level 8
5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Any stage.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Course is not organised annually.
7. Scope of the course in credits
Lectures in theoretical approach and methods: 1-5 ECTS.
Statistical computer modelling and analysis with SPSS : 1-5 ECTS.
Course content may vary between courses.
8. Teacher coordinating the course
Dos. Vesa Niskanen
9. Course learning outcomes
Candidates learn principal statistical analysis methods, statistical reasoning and computer modeling with SPSS
software.
10. Course completion methods
Participation to lectures, performing statistical computer modelling and analysis with SPSS and final reports.
11. Prerequisites
None.
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12. Recommended optional studies
None
13. Course content
Lectures and statistical computer modelling and analysis with SPSS. Occasionally, participants' own data can be
applied.
Course content may vary between courses.
14. Recommended and required literature
Supporting literature will be available before course starts.
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
Interactive practical work.
16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Course reports, one for each part. Participant may select one of these parts, or both of them.
Grading: pass/fail.
17. Language of tuition
English or Finnish.
Presentation of scientific topics for the public
1. Course title
Presentation of scientific topics for the public
2. Course code
CVM-138
3. Course status: compulsory or optional
The course is optional. The degree programme responsible of the unit is CVM. The course unit belongs to the
module of Scientific content studies. The course unit is available to CVM members only.
4. Course level (first-, second-, third-cycle/EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)
Doctoral level = third-cycle (doctoral) degree/EQF level 8
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5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion
Any stage.
6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered
Any period.
7. Scope of the course in credits
1 ects / presentation
8. Teacher coordinating the course
CVM planning officer
9. Course learning outcomes
Doctoral candidate becomes conversant with the development, basic problems and research methods of
his/her own field of research
Doctoral candidate becomes well-versed in his/her own field of research and its social significance
Doctoral candidate gains such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to
his/her own field of research as enables him/her to follow developments in them
Acquires communication, language and other related general skills in addition to (inter)national
collaboration.
10. Course completion methods
Presentation of scientific topics for the public.
11. Prerequisites
None.
12. Recommended optional studies
None
13. Course content
Presentation of scientific topics for the public.
14. Recommended and required literature
None.
15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning
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16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale
Grading: pass/fail.
17. Language of tuition
Finnish, Swedish, English
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