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Medical Microbiology 2, like Medical Microbiology 1, provides you with the opportunity to extend your knowledge and understanding of pathogenic organisms. Lectures and seminar/workshop-like sessions will be used to demonstrate an understanding of host-parasite interactions, strategies for the control of pathogens, and the laboratory role in planning disease prevention.
To pass these modules, you must be able to: demonstrate knowledge of the clinical manifestations of a range of infections;
demonstrate the range of pathogens which can infect specific body systems;
demonstrate an understanding of the interactions between the host and pathogen;
demonstrate an understanding of therapeutic options available (Medical Microbiology 2 only);
describe the principles involved in the examination of samples in the laboratory; and
understand the limitations of different diagnostic protocols.
How are the modules structured? Ten, three-hour sessions comprising lectures, discussions and seminar/workshops.
Medical Microbiology 1 1. Central nervous system infections 2. Infections in the compromised host 3. Genitourinary tract infections 4. Gastrointestinal infections 5. Obstetric and perinatal infections 6. Infections of the skin, muscle, joints and bone 7. Pyrexia of Unknown Origins (PUO) including endocarditis
8. Ear, nose and throat infections 9. Lower respiratory tract infections including TB 10. Case study presentation
Medical Microbiology 2 1. Worldwide viral infections 2. Blood-borne viral infections 3. Zoonoses and vector-borne infections 4. Faecal parasitology 5. Antibiotics and chemotherapy 6. Vaccination and immunotherapy 7. Hospital infections, outbreak investigation and epidemiology
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8. Pathogen survival strategies and persistent infections
9. Pathological consequences of infection 10. Poster presentation
Note: Medical Microbiology 1 and Medical Microbiology 2 may be taken in either order. Immunity in Health and Disease is a pre-requisite for Medical Microbiology 1.
How will I be assessed? Each module is assessed by means of coursework (weighted 50 per cent) and a three-hour written examination (weighted 50 per cent), which takes place in May or June.
Is there funding available? The module is included in the University’s CPD portfolio. Funding might be available from your employer and the NHS East of England.
What career opportunities are there? All practising biomedical scientists must be registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). As a condition of HPC registration all members of the registered workforce have to provide evidence that they participate in a CPD scheme. Those who obtain a Masters via credit accumulation will have the chance to progress with their careers as such a qualification is a requirement for moving into more senior positions within the NHS.
Issues in Cellular Pathology and Statistics Issues in Clinical Biochemistry and Statistics Issues in Haematology and Statistics Issues in Medical Microbiology and Statistics
Study mode: modular Module length: one term Number of credits: 15 Campus: Colchester
Typical entry requirements A relevant professional qualification and current registration with the HPC
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