BMS4004 - Advanced Cellular Pathology

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

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

This course aims to provide students with knowledge and principles in normal histology, general pathology and molecular pathology at the advanced level than those in prerequisite courses, and further train the students to master skills of routine laboratory procedures in histopathology, cytology laboratory, as well as organizations of their operations. Students are also provided with basic concepts and analysis tools in clinical bioinformatics.


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

Continuous Assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Examination Duration: 3 hours

Practical exam (Duration: 6 hours): 30% Written exam (Duration: 3 hours): 30% Examination total: 60% 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

BMS4004.pdf