Postgraduate Course: Basic Science 3 (TROR12013)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Detailed overview of the cellular, micro and molecular biology of the musculoskeletal system. Management of amputations, prosthetics, gait and orthotics. |
| Course description |
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Apply knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disease and disorder, In particular amputations, prosthetics, gait and orthotics. Demonstrate and appreciation of the investigations used to elucidate the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorder and infection perioperative problems and imaging. Detailed understanding of the cellular, molecular, immunological and genetic components of the musculoskeletal system. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2020/21, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam 60%, Coursework 40% |
| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
| On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Apply knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disease and disorder, In particular amputations, prosthetics, gait and orthotics. Demonstrate and appreciation of the investigations used to elucidate the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorder and infection perioperative problems and imaging. Detailed understanding of the cellular, molecular, immunological and genetic components of the musculoskeletal system. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Chantelle Aftab
Tel: (0131 6)51 4933
Email: Chantelle.Aftab@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Patrycja Mitrut
Tel: (0131 6)51 6248
Email: P.Mitrut@ed.ac.uk |
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