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Undergraduate Course: Renal/Urology (MBCH10013)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh Medical School CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 8, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 18, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 4, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Other Study Hours 20, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Placement Study Abroad Hours 51, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 93 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 70 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 30 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Online MCQ Paper and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
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Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Haematology/Oncology/Palliative Care/Breast Disease, Renal Urology, Neurosciences2:30
Resit Exam Diet (August)Haematology/Oncology/Palliative Care/Breast Disease, Renal Urology, Neurosciences2:30
Outwith Standard Exam Diets JanuaryHaematology/Oncology/Palliative Care/Breast Disease, Renal Urology, Neurosciences2:30
Outwith Standard Exam Diets SeptemberHaematology/Oncology/Palliative Care/Breast Disease, Renal Urology, Neurosciences2:30
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Haematology/Oncology/Palliative Care/Breast Disease, Renal Urology, Neurosciences OSCE1:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Haematology/Oncology/Palliative Care/Breast Disease, Renal Urology, Neurosciences OSCE1:00
Outwith Standard Exam Diets JanuaryHaematology/Oncology/Palliative Care/Breast Disease, Renal Urology, Neurosciences OSCE1:00
Outwith Standard Exam Diets SeptemberHaematology/Oncology/Palliative Care/Breast Disease, Renal Urology, Neurosciences OSCE1:00
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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills 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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