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PATH5000: Surgical Pathology
2027 unit information
The Surgical Pathology Unit of Study is a 13-week online course offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. It is designed to support preparation for the pathology component of the General Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE) while developing a comprehensive and clinically relevant understanding of general and systemic pathology. The unit covers core disease processes, including cell injury, inflammation, immunology, infection, tissue repair, haemodynamic disorders, and neoplasia, together with pathology of the major organ systems. Through recorded lectures, readings, supplementary resources, and assessments, students will develop the ability to explain disease mechanisms, apply pathological principles to clinical problems, interpret relevant evidence, and communicate clearly and professionally. Students are expected to undertake approximately 10 hours of study each week. Upon completion of the unit, students are expected to demonstrate disciplinary expertise, critical thinking, problem-solving, information literacy, professional communication, academic integrity, and the capacity for independent learning.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Postgrad Coursework - SMS |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. analyse general pathological mechanisms and the basis of these mechanisms in common diseases, in preparation for the General Surgical Sciences Examination and for surgical practice
- LO2. explain basic processes (degeneration, inflammation, neoplastic)
- LO3. analyse the aetiology, pathogenesis, natural history, investigation and therapeutic modification of common diseases of the organ systems, as applied to surgery
- LO4. identify the macroscopic and histopathological features of exemplar pathologies.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2026
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2026
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2027
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2027
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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