Coordinators: Associate Professor John Hayman (Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology), Associate Professor Jennifer Rolland (Department of Pathology and Immunology)
Human
pathology units are offered in both semesters at third-year level. Students
will gain an understanding of basic pathologic processes with particular
reference to cell death, inflammation, disorders of immunity and neoplasia.
Particular diseases will also be discussed including ischaemic heart disease,
cancer of the breast, lung, colon and skin, diabetes, renal failure and
anaemia. Skills in microscopy, histology-staining techniques and diagnosis and
problem-solving will provide students with valuable assets for future careers
in applied or research pathology and biomedical sciences.
The human pathology units are offered jointly by the departments of Pathology
and Immunology, and Anatomy and Cell Biology.
Minor sequence in anatomy and human pathology (24 points):
Major sequence in human pathology (48 points):
Details of the ANT and CEL units, and some related sequences, are provided in the `Anatomy', `Cell biology' and `Immunology' entries in this section of the handbook.
The level-three units provide the basis for higher-level studies of pathology and disease mechanisms at honours level within either the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology or the Department of Pathology and Immunology.
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