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This course introduces students to the basic principles of medicine. It will outline the physiological principles that underpin normal structure and function of the human body, the pathological principles that underpin disease and the factors that influence the health of individuals, families and communities. It will also describe systems of healthcare delivery in the UK and around the world. This course is only available to students in year 1 of the MBChB programme or year 1 of the B Clin Med Sci programme
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 40 credits (20 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is taught in the first term of the year 1 MBCHB programme. It is designed to introduce medical students to the basic principles of normal function of the human body, the basic principles underlying disease and the factors that influence an individual’s likelihood of becoming ill. It will begin by describing normal physiology and biochemistry principles and how these apply to maintaining normal function of the human body. At appropriate points the impact of disease will be introduced – for example, how does the immune system respond to a microbiological infection? How does diabetes disrupt our normal biochemistry and what are the consequences? What stops cells becoming cancerous and why does this sometimes fail? However health is determined by more than what is happening inside our bodies. Our homes, communities, lifestyles and employment all impact our health both directly and indirectly and this course will also introduce the sociological and psychological factors that determine health while also considering the systems of healthcare in the UK and around the globe.
100 SBA Exam (100%)
Resit (for students taking the course in Academic Year 2020/2021):
December exam is an exempting exam. Students who do not pass in December sit the Degree Exam in May. A resit opportunity is available in August.
Resit (for students who took the course in Academic Year 2019/2020 and C8 students):
Students who failed in Academic Year 2019/20 allowed one repeat year.
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Explain how normal human structure and function, and general physiological processes, apply to maintaining health. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Explain how the relevant scientific processes underlying common and important disease processes apply to disease development. |
| Factual | Understand | Describe the principles of drug therapy in managing disease. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Describe how psychological and social science principles influence the health of individuals, families and communities |
| Factual | Remember | Describe the delivery of healthcare across the UK and abroad |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate awareness of the ethical and professional responsibilities of doctors |
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