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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Diagnostic Histology and Cytology
Reference AS3504 Version 2
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved February 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with the ability to explain the techniques, methods and role of histopathology in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge of the diagnostic value of specialised procedures such as histochemistry, immunocytochemistry and electron microscopy.
2 Explain the use of cytological specimens to diagnose disease.
3 Distinguish between the gross structure and ultrastructure of cells and tissues in the normal and diseased state.

Indicative Module Content
Histopathology and Histochemistry: specialized procedures and staining. Immunocytochemistry: use of tumour markers and applications of molecular techniques. Electron Microscopy: applications in the diagnosis of disease. Cytopathology: screening programmes; recognition of cell types and changes brought about by disease. Diagnostic Cytopathology: recognition of cell types in respiratory specimens and body fluids, fine needle aspiration. Histopathology: the general basis of disease, the changes in cells and tissues associated with inflammation, thrombosis, infarction and tumours. The applications of the above techniques and knowledge to aid diagnosis and treatment selection.

Module Delivery
This is a lecture based course supplemented with tutorial sessions, case studies, laboratory work and practical demonstrations.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 40 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 110 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Unseen, closed book examination.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 (EX1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A: a score of 70% or above
B B: a score of between 60-69%
C C: a score of between 50-59%
D D: a score of between 40-49%
E E: a score of between 35-39%
F F: <35%
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 2 of the course, or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 SUVARNA, K., et al. Bancroft’s Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. Current Edition. Churchill Livingstone.
2 GRAY, W. and KOCJAN, G. Diagnostic Cytopathology. Current Edition. Churchill Livingstone.
3 YOUNG,B., et al. Wheater's Basic Pathology: A Text, Atlas and Review of Histopathology. Current Edition. Churchill Livingstone.
4 KIERNAN, J.A. Histological and Histochemical Methods: Theory and Practice. Current Edition. Scion Publishing
5 COOK, D.J. and WARREN, P.J. Cellular Pathology. Current Edition. Scion Publishing.
6 SHAMBAYATI, B. Cytopathology Current Edition. Oxford University Press.
7 ORCHARD, G. and NATION, B. Histopathology Current Edition. Oxford University Press.

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