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    Overview

    A full-time placement undertaken in an approved medical immunology laboratory over a period of one semester.

    About this paper

    Paper title Clinical Immunology
    Subject Medical Laboratory Science
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
    Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,521.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    MELX 409
    Limited to
    BMLSc
    Eligibility

    Available to students who have passed all second- and third-year Medical Laboratory Science papers.

    Contact

    admin.mlsc@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Paper Convenor: Dr Warren McBurney
    Supervisor: Clinical diagnostic laboratory staff

    Paper Structure
    Key Modules:
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • Diagnosis of hepatitis virus infections
    • Principles and application of flow cytometry
    • Food allergens
    Teaching Arrangements

    This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.

    This paper is a 15-week, distance-taught placement working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory within New Zealand and Australia.

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Demonstrate in-depth learning of selected current and emerging topics in immunology
    • Be able to carry out in-depth literature searches on the topics, collate and critically evaluate the information, and produce a cohesive written report
    • Demonstrate a professional attitude in their clinical placement and the ability to work as a team member
    • Extend their knowledge base in diagnostic immunology techniques
    • Be able to follow laboratory protocols set out by their host laboratory
    • Develop an understanding of quality-control issues in the workplace

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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