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Undergraduate Course: Renal/Urology (MBCH10013)

Course Outline
SchoolCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaMBChB Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course for Renal Medicine (Nephrology) and Urology shares an attachment within Year 4 with Neurosciences and Haematology/Oncology/Palliative Care/Breast Disease. During the 14 weeks of each attachment, there is an initial period of 1 week during which all students receive large group teaching, and a final week for revision and assessment. Clinical attachments to Renal Medicine and Urology will occur during one of the four-week cycles that follow.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Outwith Standard Exam Diets May2:30
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:30
Outwith Standard Exam Diets February2:30
Outwith Standard Exam Diets October2:30
Outwith Standard Exam Diets May1:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)1:00
Outwith Standard Exam Diets February1:00
Outwith Standard Exam Diets October1:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To reinforce existing knowledge of the normal structure and function of the kidney and genito-urinary tract.
To learn about common and important disorders affecting the kidneys and urinary tract, and about fluid and electrolyte disorders, and how to assess these conditions clinically.
To advance competence in Clinical and Communication Skills, particularly as they apply to disorders of this system.
To develop insight into the impact of intensive technological treatments (such as dialysis) on patient care and patients' experiences of care.
Assessment Information
Online MCQ Paper and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
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
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jeremy Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)51 1572
Email: Jeremy.Hughes@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Judith Bryce
Tel: (0131 6)50 3190
Email: judith.bryce@ed.ac.uk
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