PATHOLOGY: A METABOLIC PERSPECTIVE - 2022/3

Module Overview

The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the pathological basis of disease from a perspective of perturbed metabolic states. It extends the student’s existing knowledge of human physiology gained at levels 4 and 5 (BMS1032 & BMS2038 respectively) into pathological conditions, with focus on the differential diagnosis, and practical management and treatment of disease, using the biomedical disciplines of clinical biochemistry, haematology, immunology and pharmacology. The module aims to build a knowledge and understanding of disease, which can then be applied to improve the nutritional and pharmacological management of hospitalised patients. As such, it has specific utility for dietitians and nutritional scientists working in a clinical environment.

Module provider

School of Biosciences

Module Leader

JEARY Caitlin (Biosciences)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 5

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Semester 2

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

Core for Nutrition/Dietetics (B401) - each assessment will need to be passed at 40%  Compulsory for Nutrition (B400) Optional for Food Science and Nutrition (BD46) and Sports and Exercise Nutrition (38YX)

Module content

Introduction to the module:
Aims, learning outcomes and structure of module

Part 1 pathologies:

• Acid base disorders


• Kidney disease (acute and chronic renal failure)


• Gastro-intestinal and pancreatic disease


• Liver disease


• Endocrine disorders (thyroid, adrenal and pituitary gland) 


• Calcium metabolism and bone disease

• Diabetes mellitus


• Cardiovascular disease


• Haematology (red blood cell disorders, bleeding disorders, haemtological malignancies) 


• Immunology


• Pharmacology


• Drug-Nutrient Interactions

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

Mid Semester online class test - 2.5 hr in total

50% of module mark

Part 1: 30 MCQs (5 per subject area)

Part 2: Choice of 4 out of 6 case studies (each case study comprises of 3-5 shorter questions to answer).  One case study available per subject area.


Subjects assessed: acid-base disorders, the kidney, the gut, the liver, endocrinology and calcium metabolism and bone

Final Online Examination – 2.5hrs in total

50% of module mark

Part 1: 20 MCQs (3-4 per subject area)

Part 2: Choice of 4 out of 6 short answer questions.  One question available per subject area.

Subjects assessed: diabetes, CVD, haematology, immunology, pharmacology, drug-Nutrient interactions

 

Module aims

• To provide an introduction to the biomedical sciences as a multi-disciplinary link between clinical medicine, biochemistry and physiology
• To define what is meant by health and disease, and provide an understanding of the pathophysiology of metabolic disease, and the biomedical principles of differential diagnosis, disease management and risk prevention
• To give an appreciation of both the short-term and long-term mechanisms which regulate intermediary metabolism
• To provide a brief overview of the principles of pharmacology
• To provide an understanding of immunology
• To give an overview of blood-born diseases, and study of haematology

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

Captured Content (50h)

For each topic, on-demand content will be available to view in preparation for face to face workshops.  This captured content will provide a brief overview of the normal physiology of an organ system, an outline of the aetiology and pathophysiology of different diseases of that organ system, signs and symptoms, clinical biomarkers used for differential diagnosis, clinical management and treatment of disease.

Workshops (24h)
For each topic covered within this module, there will be 1-2hr of face-to-face workshops, in which students are offered the opportunity to ask questions about the relevant captured content.  Clinical case histories and examples of exam questions will also be provided and discussed to support application of the learned knowledge.

 

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: BMS2052

Programmes this module appears in

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.