Overview

This module will discuss a range of human diseases of diverse aetiology and pathology and include case studies relevant to each of the specialist pathology disciplines.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Category D (40%-49%):A threshold student may demonstrate a basic factual knowledge of the molecular pathology of selected human diseases, limited only to key concepts.Written answers should demonstrate a reasonable standard of scientific writing. The work is poorly structured, and contains relevant coverage of partly accurate information, although a significant number of minor factual inaccuracies or conceptual errors are present.

-good -Category B (60%-69%):A good student should demonstrate excellent factual knowledge of the molecular pathology of selected human diseases.Written answers should demonstrate a high standard of scientific writing, as well as evidence of comprehension and independent thought. The work should be well-structured, written with clarity, and contain relevant coverage of accurate information. Little or no evidence of background reading.

-excellent -Category A (70%-100%):An excellent student should demonstrate in-depth comprehension of the molecular pathology of selected human diseases.Written answers should demonstrate a very high standard of scientific writing, as well as evidence of comprehension and independent thought. The work should be well-structured, written with clarity, and contain relevant coverage of accurate information as well as demonstrating significant evidence of background reading. Extensive evidence of wider reading and independent critical thought is required for A+ and A* marks.

-another level-Category C (50%-59%):A less-engaged student should demonstrate reasonable factual knowledge of the molecular pathology of selected human diseases.Written answers should demonstrate an acceptable standard of scientific writing, as well as evidence of comprehension. The work should be reasonably well-structured, and contain relevant coverage of accurate information although some minor factual inaccuracies or conceptual errors may occur.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the molecular pathology (etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis) of a range of selected human disease states, including genetics, cell biology and epidemiology where appropriate

• Develop and improve scientific writing skills via discussion of human pathologies.

• Develop skills of analysis and evaluation of peer-reviewed, published research articles concerning the pathophysiology of human diseases.