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CPAT3902: Pathogenesis of Human Disease 2 (Advanced)
2026 unit information
Understanding mechanisms and progression of disease to improve human health and quality of life are some of the great challenges facing modern medical sciences in the 21st century. The Pathogenesis of Human Disease 2 (Advanced) unit of study will provide an integrated theoretical and practical environment to investigate the scientific basis of the pathogenesis of systemic diseases. By considering systemic pathophysiology as the intersection of disease processes and scientifically validated approaches to diagnose, you will be exposed to anatomical pathology, genetic pathology and clinical (chemical) pathology. Building upon the foundational knowledge you've gained, this unit will allow you to explore the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, haematological disorders, endocrinopathies, and diseases of the hepatobiliary and oral and maxillofacial system. In the Advanced offering (CPAT3902), you will have the opportunity to extend your knowledge through laboratory placements in either a pre-clinical or clinical setting, to expand your microscopic (Köhler illumination and digital microscopy) and macroscopic specimen evaluation to the research and clinical community using appropriate terminology. This unit of study is appropriate for those who intend to proceed to Honours research, to postgraduate studies such as Medicine or Dentistry or to careers in biomedical areas such as hospital science.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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A WAM of 70 and a mark of 70 or above in 12 credit points from {[IMMU2X11 or IMMU2101 or MEDS2004 or MIMI2X02] or [(MEDS2004 or MIMI2X02) and (MEDS2001 or MEDS2003 or PHSI2X07)] or MEDS201X} |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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CPAT3202 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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A working knowledge of biology |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Define and explain how different organ systems react to injury and adapt to pathology for comparison with physiological conditions.
- LO2. Interpret key mechanisms of pathogenic processes to synthesise original insights and predict outcomes.
- LO3. Revise and appraise complex pathogenic processes for translation to a broader audience.
- LO4. Classify microscopic and macroscopic specimens that allow for evaluation and analysis of pathogenesis and disease.
- LO5. Identify, evaluate and integrate sholarly information on disease pathogenesis for written and verbal communication.
- LO6. Implement experimental strategies and assess experimental data to generate scientific conclusions.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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