Course description for 2026/27
Extramural Practice I
PRA1039
Course description for 2026/27

Extramural Practice I

PRA1039
One week practical training.

Completion of 40 hours under supervision of professionals, working in the animal farming or animal health/veterinary sector. The practical activity must take place after the 1st year and has to be completed by the end of the 3rd semester.

The establishment must be approved by the faculty in advance, before the student begins the practice.

The students must contact and find suitable establishments themselves.

The course is only available for students in the programme Joint Bachelor Degree in Animal Science.

Knowledge

The student

  • has an overview of the tasks and responsibilities related to the chosen professional field.

Skills

The student

  • Can perform under supervision, simple tasks related to the chosen professional field and reflect on their performance

General competence

The student

  • can communicate and collaborate with other professionals in a specific field of animal science, promoting good practice.
No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Compulsory placement.
The students choose an establishment/company themselves. Under supervision of a designated person, they participate and assist in various tasks related to the husbandry and/or health management of any species of domestic animals.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the national quality surveys.

Compound assessment

Professional training (PR): Pass / fail.

The assessment will be based on the report from the supervisor at the establishment/company.

Work requirement (AK): Approved / not approved.

Submission of a student report from the activities performed during the placement.

Both elements need to be approved/passed to pass the course.

Generating answers using artificial intelligence and submitting them wholly or partially as one’s own response is considered cheating.