School Of MedicineSurgical Pathology 4Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401231.1
Discipline: PATHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A basic undergraduate level knowledge in Pathology and microscopy skills is expected, as the candidates will have a MBBS or equivalent pre-requisite degree.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4750 Masters of Medicine (Pathology).
About this Unit
In 2022 this unit replaced by unit 401476 - General Surgical Pathology and Gastrointestinal Pathology. This unit introduces diagnostic entities in surgical pathology entities gastrointestinal and liver, breast, head and neck, paediatric, gynaecological and haemato-pathology. The unit provides training in basic research skills, communication skills, and critical thinking. The self-directed online learning module is composed of digitalized images, practical notes, recorded lectures and quizzes on the diagnostic approach to important pathological entities of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Students need to meet the legislative requirements to be in a supervised specialist training role in Pathology, and hence be working clinically in a hospital/laboratory setting.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Computer with internet access for the on-line modules and digital pathology. Windows based operating system is preferred.
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