Postgraduate Course: Basic Macular Disease (PCOP11004)

Course Outline
School	Edinburgh Medical School	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	Basic understanding of the diseases affecting the macula and retinal structures.
Course description	On completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1)Differentiate sight threatening macular disease from asymptomatic macular pathology and normal ageing processes. 2)Demonstrate understanding of accurate assessment of macula with Volk lens, Amsler and OCT.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2025/26, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Full Year
Course Start Date	15/09/2025
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 100 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 98 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 50 %, Coursework 50 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Written Exam 50%, Coursework 50% Discussion Boards 25%, Written Exam 50%, Reflective e-Learning Portfolio 25%.
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1)Differentiate sight threatening macular disease from asymptomatic macular pathology and normal ageing processes. 2)Demonstrate understanding of accurate assessment of macula with Volk lens, Amsler and OCT.