Postgraduate Course: Basic science 1 (GMED12034)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | General Courses (Medicine) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Detailed overview of anatomy and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | none |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Review the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system including bone joints, neuromuscular and connective tissue
2. Appraise biomaterials with regard to biomechanics
3. critical analysis of surgical approaches in relation to functional anatomy
4. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues
5. Exercise a high level of autonomy and initiative in professional activities at a level of independent surgical practice |
Assessment Information
Discussion Boards (25%)
Exam (75%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof James Garden
Tel: 0131 242 3614
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Course secretary | Miss Sarah Jones
Tel: 0131 527 1496
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