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BMS3002 - Cellular Pathology

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2025/26
Semester A 2026/27 (Tentative)

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

Cellular Pathology examines a wide range of either tissues or fluids. These include small samples taken for diagnostic purpose from a wide range of body sites. This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, techniques and current laboratory practice used in cellular pathology (histopathology and cytopathology). Mechanisms of disease process will be studied with reference to the different causes and mechanisms of disease.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 20%
Examination: 80%
Examination Duration: 3 hours
Min. Continuous Assessment Passing Requirement: 40%
Min. Examination Passing Requirement: 40%
 

Practical Examination (duration: 3 hours): 40% Written Examination (duration: 3 hours): 40% Examination total: 80% Minimum Passing Requirement: - Continuous assessment: 40%; and - Written examination: 40%; and - Practical examination: 40%. Please note that attendance in all practical sessions is mandatory for the completion of the course. Practical sessions are an integral part of the curriculum, providing hands-on learning experiences and essential for medical laboratory science training. Failure to attend practical sessions (an unauthorized absence and/or lateness) may result in a deduction of marks or, in extreme cases, may lead to failure in the course.

 
Detailed Course Information

BMS3002.pdf