THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2010/2011
- ARCHIVE for reference only
THIS PAGE IS OUT OF DATE

University Homepage
DRPS Homepage
DRPS Search
DRPS Contact
DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Biomedical Sciences : Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences)

Undergraduate Course: The Prevention of Carcinoma of the Cervix (MSBM10010)

Course Outline
School School of Biomedical Sciences College College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course type Standard Availability Not available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits 10
Home subject area Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description This course will examine various aspects of cervical carcinoma and the cervical screening programme. These will include the pathology of the disease, carcinogenesis and the role of the Human Papilloma Virus, the current cervical screening programme, the impact of the proposed vaccination programme, and treatment.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Anatomy and Pathology 2 (MSBM08001)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Med And VetLecture1-11 09:00 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Thursday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Little France. UoE Dry lab (Microlab) 4, New Royal Infirmary
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)The Prevention of Carcinoma of the Cervix1:303 x 8 sides
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of;
- the cytopathology and histopathology of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and carcinoma,
- the role of Human Papilloma Virus in the pathogenesis of cervical neoplasia,
- the epidemiology of cervical carcinoma,
- the rationale, management and achievements of screening programmes for cervical pre-invasive neoplasia,
- the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia,
- the potential role of vaccination in the prevention of cervical carcinoma and
- the potential of new technologies such as automated screening, adjunctive biomarkers and HPV testing in the diagnosis and management of cervical disease.

Demonstrate an ability to;
- evaluate evidence in this field critically,
- construct a cohesive argument using available evidence.

Assessment Information
Examination (60%) and Course Work (40%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Philip Larkman
Tel: (0131 6)50 3517
Email: P.Larkman@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Ms Victoria Farrar
Tel: (0131 6)50 3717
Email: v.farrar@ed.ac.uk
Navigation
Help & Information
Home
Introduction
Glossary
Search DPTs and Courses
Regulations
Regulations
Degree Programmes
Introduction
Browse DPTs
Courses
Introduction
Humanities and Social Science
Science and Engineering
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Other Information
Timetab
Prospectuses
Important Information
 
copyright 2011 The University of Edinburgh - 31 January 2011 8:02 am