Postgraduate Course: Principles of Vascular Practice (VCHM12001)

Course Outline
School	Edinburgh Medical School	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	Principles of Vascular Practice.
Course description	On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understanding of the relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, epidemiology and risk factor management, haematology and common cardiorespiratory disease relevant to vascular surgical practice. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues; Exercise a high level of autonomy and initiative in professional activities at a level of independent surgical practice.

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	Semester 1
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 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Written Exam 60%, Coursework 40%
Feedback	Not entered
No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Describe anatomy, pathology, physiology, cardiorespiratory management, atherosclerosis risk factor management, haematology, epidemiology and screening, and vascular disorders of childhood relevant to vascular and endovascular practice. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and and complex ideas, information and issues. Exercise a high level of autonomy and initiative in professional activities at a level of independent surgical practice.