Histopathology and Cytopathology

Course aim

To develop knowledge in the theory and applications of specialised diagnostic and research procedures and to extend studies on organ and systems based pathology.

Course content

Collection and cytological analysis of gynaecological smears, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary tract cytology, fine needle aspiration cytology. Theory and application of transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Diagnostic electron microscopy. Procedures for the preparation of muscle and bone for histopathological assessment. Principles and uses of immunohistochemistry and hybridization histochemistry. Image analysis - manual, automated and computer-assisted tissue measurement techniques. Pathology of urinary system, neuro-muscular pathology.

Textbook(s)

Orchard, G. and Nation, B. 2012, Histopathology, Current edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MEDI 3003	Infectious Diseases
MEDI 3007	Clinical Practice B
BIOL 3006	Molecular Pathology
MEDI 3012	Transfusion and Haemostasis
MEDI 3002	Histotechnology
MEDI 3006	Clinical Practice A

Corequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
MEDI 4003	Advanced Practice B
MEDI 4002	Advanced Practice A
Group 2
MEDI 4007	Honours Research Practice A
MEDI 4008	Honours Research Practice B

Group 2 is for Honours students only.

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 5 weeks
Practical	4 hours x 9 weeks
Case Study	Embedded in practical x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study report, Examination, Practical exercises, Short answer test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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