High distinction

85 - 100

1. an exceptional capacity to evaluate alterations in diagnostic pathology tests. To do this requires an exceptional capability to think logically and critically about the utilisation of that relevant information. The student will have read widely and be knowledgeable of current debates on the value of utilisation of laboratory tests. This will be incorporated in the general interpretation of diagnostic pathology tests and the discussion of further testing.
2. a sound capability to perform and an exceptional capability to understand the usefulness of diagnostic pathology tests. Students should be able to show evidence of considerable reading/information on, and an excellent knowledge of the limitations and strengths of, diagnostic pathology tests.
3. a superior knowledge of the collection of biological samples for laboratory evaluation. The student will have read widely and be aware of all the important problems of collecting various biological samples.
4. an exceptional capability to communicate, both in oral and written form, the results and interpretation of diagnostic pathology tests and research.
5. an exceptional understanding of research principles and their relationship to investigations in veterinary pathology.

Distinction

75 - 84

1. a superior capacity to evaluate alterations in diagnostic pathology tests. To do this requires a superior capability to think logically and critically about the utilisation of that relevant information. The student will be expected to fully understand how laboratory information assists general disease diagnosis and prognosis. It is expected that the student will have a strong capability to suggest further laboratory testing and the utilisation of other diagnostic aids in order to reach a diagnosis.
2. a sound capability to perform and a superior capability to understand the usefulness of diagnostic pathology tests. Students should be able to show evidence of additional reading/information on, and a strong knowledge of the limitations of, the diagnostic pathology tests.
3. a superior knowledge of the collection of biological samples for laboratory evaluation. Students will be aware of many of the important problems related to the collection of biological samples.
4. a superior capability to communicate, both in oral and written form, the results and interpretation of diagnostic pathology tests and research.
5. a superior understanding of research principles and their relationship to investigations in veterinary pathology

Credit

65 - 74

1. a sound capacity to recognise, describe and evaluate alterations in diagnostic pathology tests. To do this requires a basic capability of retrieving and understanding relevant information from selected information sources; and a basic capability to think logically and critically about the utilisation of that relevant information. The emphasis for grading will be more on evaluation rather than recognition of alterations of laboratory data, and a sound understanding of how this provides assistance in general disease diagnosis and prognosis.
2. a sound capability to perform and to understand the usefulness of diagnostic pathology tests. The emphasis of grading will be more on understanding the limitations and strengths of tests.
3. an above basic knowledge of the collection of biological samples for laboratory evaluation. The student will be aware of some of the problems related to collecting various biological samples, and how these affect results of the tests.
4.  a sound capability to communicate, both in oral and written form, the results and interpretation of diagnostic pathology tests and research.
5. a sound understanding of research principles and their relationship to investigations in veterinary pathology

Pass

50 - 64

1. a basic capacity to recognise, describe and evaluate alterations in diagnostic pathology tests. To do this requires a basic capability of retrieving and understanding relevant information from selected information sources; and a basic capability to think logically and critically about the utilisation of that relevant information.
2. a basic capability to perform and to understand the usefulness of diagnostic pathology tests.
3. a basic knowledge of the collection of biological samples for laboratory evaluation. This will involve a simple understanding of the range of biological samples that can be collected, and how they are collected.
4. a basic capability to communicate, both in oral and written form, the results and interpretation of diagnostic pathology tests and research.
5. a basic understanding of research principles and their relationship to investigations in veterinary pathology

Fail

0 - 49

Denotes unsatisfactory achievement of main learning outcomes designated for Pass. Additionally, non-compliance with University regulations and codes of practice will lead to failure.