Unit Code: PTH810

Unit Name: Pathological Science

Description: This course focuses on understanding general pathology and pathologic basis of diseases. The first semester courses include general pathology science of Anatomic Pathology and Chemical pathology allowing candidates to relate cellular and tissue changes to biochemical changes and chemical analysis that are offered in the laboratory. In Semester 2 the focus will be on Haematological disorders and Transfusion Medicine. During this period, students will be exposed to the theory and practical aspects of these 2 areas of pathology. There will be teaching sessions in the form of lectures and seminars, slides review, journal review, clinico-pathological correlation sessions and small group discussion on selected topics. The student is also expected to learn independently through case studies, bench work and patient management.

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Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement.

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 120

Offered In: Semester 1,2