Red X iconGreen tick iconYellow tick icon

Overview

Pathology of human disease; applied and theoretical concepts relating to pathological conditions, including immuno-pathology, congenital and developmental disorders, cardiovascular pathology, haematological disorders, neuropathology, autopsy and diagnostic pathology.

This paper will provide advanced knowledge of the pathology of human disease. Students should gain an in-depth understanding of genetic, molecular, cellular and whole organ changes in selected pathological conditions. This paper will provide a foundation for post-graduate study in the area of human disease and is useful for those going on to professional programmes in the health sciences.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Pathology
Subject Pathology
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
PATH 201
Recommended Preparation
ANAT 241 and BIOC 221
Schedule C
Science
Eligibility

Suitable for undergraduates with a background in health sciences or in related subjects.

Contact

path.teaching@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convenors: Professor Merilyn Hibma and Dr Erin Macaulay

Teaching contributions come from the Departments of Pathology (DSM), Biochemistry (BMS) and Medicine (DSM).

Paper Structure

This paper includes modules in:

  • Renal and hepatic disease
  • Genetic and developmental disorders
  • Immunopathology
  • Neuropathology
Teaching Arrangements
Two 1-hour lectures per week, plus a compulsory 4-hour laboratory practical each week.
Textbooks

Recommended; Robbins and Cotran: Pathologic Basis of Disease (11th edition).

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the central concepts of pathological conditions and their underlying mechanisms
  • Demonstrate appropriate practical skills in techniques commonly used in research investigations of pathological conditions and their underlying mechanisms
  • Be able to evaluate data produced in the laboratory and prepare coherent and informative laboratory reports
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically assimilate and evaluate scientific literature and to communicate it effectively

Overview

Pathology of human disease; applied and theoretical concepts relating to pathological conditions, including immuno-pathology, congenital and developmental disorders, cardiovascular pathology, haematological disorders, neuropathology, autopsy and diagnostic pathology.

This paper will provide advanced knowledge of the pathology of human disease. Students should gain an in-depth understanding of genetic, molecular, cellular and whole organ changes in selected pathological conditions.

This paper will provide a foundation for post-graduate study in the area of human disease and is useful for those going on to professional programmes in the health sciences.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Pathology
Subject Pathology
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
PATH 201
Recommended Preparation
ANAT 241 and BIOC 221
Schedule C
Science
Eligibility

Suitable for undergraduates with a background in health sciences or in related subjects.

Contact

path.teaching@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Conveners:

Teaching contributions come from the Departments of Pathology (DSM), Biochemistry (BMS) and Medicine (DSM).

Paper Structure

This paper includes modules in:

  • Renal and hepatic disease
  • Genetic and developmental disorders
  • Immunopathology
  • Neuropathology
Teaching Arrangements

Two 1-hour lectures per week, plus a compulsory 4-hour laboratory practical each week.

Textbooks

Recommended: Aster, J. C., Kumar, V., Abbas, A. K., Debnath, J., & Das, A. (Eds). Robbins, Cotran & Kumar Pathologic Basis of Disease (11th ed.). Elsevier.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the central concepts of pathological conditions and their underlying mechanisms.
  • Demonstrate appropriate practical skills in techniques commonly used in research investigations of pathological conditions and their underlying mechanisms.
  • Be able to evaluate data produced in the laboratory and prepare coherent and informative laboratory reports.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically assimilate and evaluate scientific literature and to communicate it effectively.
Back to top