Postgraduate Course: Basic Ophthalmic Science: Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology of the Ocular Structures (PCOP11001)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Anatomy, pathology, physiology of ocular structures. |
| Course description |
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1) Demonstrate thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology of ocular structures to include globe, adnexa ON and brain.
2) Evaluate signs, symptoms to enable recognition of common pathologies and differentiate from normal variants.
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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 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
| Course Start Date |
20/09/2021 |
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
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam 50%, Coursework 50%
Discussion Board 25%, Reflective e-portfolio 25%, Written exam 50% |
| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
| On completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Demonstrate thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology of ocular structures to include globe, adnexa ON and brain. 2) Evaluate signs, symptoms to enable recognition of common pathologies and differentiate from normal variants.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Heather Ellis
Tel: (0131)536 2033
Email: Heather.Ellis@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Karen Muir
Tel: (0131) 536 2041
Email: Karen.Muir@ed.ac.uk |
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