Undergraduate Course: Renal/Urology (MBCH10013)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh Medical School |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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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.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jeremy Hughes
Tel: (0131) 242 6683
Email: Jeremy.Hughes@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Judith Bryce
Tel: (0131) 242 6476
Email: judith.bryce@ed.ac.uk |
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