This unit is concerned with the more clinically-oriented aspects of bioscience. Alternations in neurological, endocrine, metabolic and gastrointestinal function will be the key clinical areas of study in this unit. Students will be given the opportunity to further develop and integrate their knowledge of microbiology, anatomy, physiology, physical science, and pathophysiology established in preceding bioscience units. Pharmacological principles will be introduced and their relationships to the clinical situation emphasised. Students will be expected to show a higher level of reflection and analysis as their knowledge base in bioscience expands.
Students continue their studies of clinical pathophysiology, microbiology, and pharmacology.
The key areas of study will be alterations in respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal function. Students will be expected to show a higher level of reflection and analysis as their knowledge base in bioscience expands. The major stages characterising normal human embryonic and foetal development are studied. The major principles underlying human growth are elucidated. The stages of biological development from infancy to adulthood are identified and characterised with special reference to the maturation of body systems.