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Undergraduate Course: Renal/Urology (MBCH10013)

Course Outline
School College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine 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 20
Home subject area MBChB Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description The 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
No Exam Information
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
Keywords Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Jeremy Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)51 1572
Email: Jeremy.Hughes@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Miss Judith Bryce
Tel: (0131 6)50 3190
Email: judith.bryce@ed.ac.uk
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