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On successful completion of the module, students should have:-
1. Improved their biomedical knowledge by being able to:-
(a). Understand the principles of tumour classification and terminology, tumour characteristics and tumour progression (invasion and metastasis).
(b). Outline the causes of cancer including viral, chemical and physical carcinogenesis and hereditary predisposition.
(c). Outline and discuss the biochemical, molecular and genetic basis (oncogenes/tumour suppressor genes) of neoplasia and the points of possible therapeutic intervention
(d). Outline and discuss the pathology of benign and malignant breast lesions, neoplasms of bone, soft tissue, skin and childhood tumours
(e). Outline the underlying principles, modes of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and major side effects of specific chemotherapeutic, biotherapeutic and other anti-neoplastic agents and evaluate their use in treating neoplastic disease
(f). Describe the pathology of common multi-system autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid disease and connective tissue diseases and discuss extracellular pathology and the pathology associated with ageing.
(g). Outline the principles underlying tissue transplantation and the immunologic basis and pathologic features of rejection.
(h). Outline the mode of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, principal side effects and major applications of the immunosuppressive agents.
(i). Outline the mode of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, principal side effects and major applications of the anti-inflammatory agents.
2. Improved their clinical and investigative skills by being able to
(a). Formulate an approach to the differential diagnosis, prognostic evaluation and management of neoplastic disease and outline and discuss the medical issues for the care of the cancer patient.
(b). Formulate an approach to the diagnosis, laboratory investigation and treatment of autoimmune and multisystem diseases and transplant rejection.
3 Improved their professional and personal skills by
(a). Observing and assimilating the professional attitudes of the oncologist, clinical pharmacologist, immunologist and pathologist as they provide clinical illustrations of disease.
(b). Appreciating the integral importance of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) approaches to the delivery of personalised patient care.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 28 |
Tutorial | 3 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 2 |
Conversation Class | 3 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Online Learning | 10 |
Total | 116 |
Students are required to have a background in human physiology and biochemistry
AND to have a module / combination of modules with equivalent learning outcomes such as PATH30080 Disease Mechanisms and Pharmacological Principles.
Specifically, students are required to have studied modules covering cellular and tissue responses to injury, cell death, inflammation, and human immunology
PHAR 30100
Learning Recommendations:Students wishing to register for this module as an Elective must please contact the Module Coordinator.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: MCQ component of 2 hour written examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Examination: SAQ component of 2 hour written examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 45 |
Assignment: Online submission of 5 British Medical Journal PDF certificates of competency in a themed area of oncology/ immunopathology | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 5 |
Group Project: Multidisciplinary team (MDT) Group work. This will be subject to academic and Peer Scholar assessment. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Towards the end of this module, there will be a formative assessment covering the styles of questions to be expected on the exit examination.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Helen Gallagher | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Melinda Halasz | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jan Iglesias | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Stephen Lalor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Eleanor Wallace | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Luana Schito | Tutor |
Dr Sami Termanini | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23 | Fri 08:00 - 08:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 25, 26 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 22 | Fri 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 30 | Fri 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 33 | Fri 11:00 - 11:50 |
Presentation | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 14:00 - 17:50 |
Presentation | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29 | Fri 15:00 - 18:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 32 | Mon 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 33 | Mon 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 | Mon 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29 | Mon 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29, 31 | Mon 16:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 25 | Mon 17:00 - 17:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 32 | Mon 17:00 - 17:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24 | Thurs 08:00 - 08:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24 | Tues 08:00 - 08:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 25, 26 | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 25 | Tues 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 30 | Tues 11:00 - 11:50 |
Workshop | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 32 | Tues 11:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20 | Tues 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29 | Tues 14:00 - 14:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29 | Tues 16:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 30 | Tues 17:00 - 17:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 22 | Wed 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 30 | Wed 11:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 31 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 31 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 31 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 31 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 31 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 31 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 32 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 32 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 32 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 32 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 7 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 7 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 9 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 9 | Week(s) - 31 | Thurs 14:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 10 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 10 | Week(s) - 31 | Thurs 14:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 11 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 11 | Week(s) - 31 | Thurs 14:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 17 | Week(s) - 31 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 17 | Week(s) - 31 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 18 | Week(s) - 31 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 18 | Week(s) - 31 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 20 | Week(s) - 31 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 20 | Week(s) - 31 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 22 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 22 | Week(s) - 31 | Thurs 14:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 23 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 23 | Week(s) - 31 | Thurs 14:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 24 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 24 | Week(s) - 31 | Thurs 14:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 25 | Week(s) - 32 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 25 | Week(s) - 32 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 26 | Week(s) - 32 | Mon 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 26 | Week(s) - 32 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 27 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 27 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 28 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 28 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 30 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 30 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |