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 |
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| 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)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Med And Vet | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 13:00 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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.
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Assessment Information
| Examination (60%) and Course Work (40%) |
Special Arrangements
| 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 |
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