PHA-10028 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology are essential in modern medicine and medical science. This module is designed to give students a firm and detailed overview of the structure of the human body, its organs and tissues, and how disease affects the body. Lectures will be presented both in the traditional and virtual format and will be complemented by a series of practical sessions that will support students understanding of physiological processes and handling of physiological data.

The module will provide a basic understanding and knowledge of developmental biology, tissues, organs and the organisation of the human body, as well as information about how the body functions in health and disease.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify the main stages of development of the human body in utero: 1,2
Explain how gene activation plays a role in differentiation and development: 1,2
Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of various systems within the human body: 1,2
Explain the causes and outcomes of the main types of pathology affecting these systems: 1,2
Develop and employ experimental, analytical and reporting skills in the successful completion of appropriate manipulative practical exercises: 3
Acquire data from experiments, analyse and manipulate it using appropriate techniques: 3
Apply methods for the presentation of data, including statistical analysis and choosing an appropriate method of presentation: 3

Study hours

Lectures: 44 hours
Laboratory sessions: 15 hours
Independent Study Hours: 241 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment