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PATH4108: Pathology Honours Project F
2023 unit information
Undertaking Honours in Pathology will enable you to be part of world leading medical research within the School of Medical Sciences. Your Honours year will include a 36cp research project giving you access to the latest biomedical technologies, whilst two 6cp coursework units will aid in the development of fundamental research and communication skills. Research in the field of pathology involves the investigation of the causes of diseases and the associated changes at the levels of cells, tissues and organs. Research in the field of pathology involves investigations into etiology and pathogenesis of the disease. Etiology is the origin of the disease, including the underlying causes and modifying factors. Pathogenesis investigation defines steps in the development of the disease. Defining the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease is essential for understanding the disease and basis for developing effective treatments. At SoMS, pathology research encompasses investigations into a wide range of cardiovascular, metabolic, neurodegenerative, inflammatory, developmental and neoplastic diseases. Completion of the project aims to provide training in advanced scientific methodologies, technical skills and critical thinking skills. You will be expected to design and carry out experiments, collect and analyse data and to statistically evaluate your experimental results. The findings you obtain will be interpreted in relation to previous research done in this area and to the general field in which the work is relevant. On successful completion of the honours project you will have developed generic attributes of analytical and critical thinking, communication and laboratory research skills as well as an in-depth advanced knowledge of your chosen research topic.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Department of Medical Sciences
| Code | PATH4108 |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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PATH4107 and SCIE4999 |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. To conduct scientific research and write a thesis
- LO2. To conduct scientific research and deliver an oral presentation
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