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The scientific study of disease processes that result in morphological and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs, includes an introduction to anatomic pathology and pathophysiology. The basic processes of degeneration, cell death, inflammation, immunological reactions, tissue repair and disorder of growth including neoplasia.

About this paper

Paper title Principles of Pathology
Subject Medical Laboratory Science
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,269.88
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BMLSc
Contact

Course Administrator: path.teaching@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Convenors: Dr Estelle Peyroux and Dr Braeden Donaldson

Teaching contributions come from the Departments of Pathology (OSM), Biochemistry (BMS) and Department of Surgical Sciences (OSM).

Textbooks

Robbins Basic Pathology 11th Ed.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Understand the principles of human pathophysiology
  • Recognise and apply these principles to common examples of local and systemic disease

Overview

The scientific study of disease processes that result in morphological and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs, includes an introduction to anatomic pathology and pathophysiology. The basic processes of degeneration, cell death, inflammation, immunological reactions, tissue repair and disorder of growth including neoplasia.

About this paper

Paper title Principles of Pathology
Subject Medical Laboratory Science
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 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.
Limited to
BMLSc
Contact

Course Administrator: path.teaching@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Conveners: Dr Estelle Peyroux and Dr Braeden Donaldson

Teaching contributions come from the Departments of Pathology (OSM), Biochemistry (BMS) and Department of Surgical Sciences (OSM).

Textbooks
  • Robbins Basic Pathology 11th Ed.
  • Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Understand the principles of human pathophysiology
    • Recognise and apply these principles to common examples of local and systemic disease
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