Postgraduate Course: Basic science 2 (GMED12029)
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 | 20 |
| Home subject area | General Courses (Medicine) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Detailed overview of the cellular, micro and molecular biology of the musculoskeletal system. Management of amputations, prosthetics, gait and orthotics. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | none |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disease and disorder
2. In particular amputations, prosthetics, gait and orthotics. Demonstrate and appreciation of the investigations used to elucidate the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorder and infection
3. perioperative problems and imaging
4. 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. |
Assessment Information
Discussion Boards (25%)
Exam (75%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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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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