PM2SPA: Selected Pathologies

Module code: PM2SPA

Module provider: Pharmacy; School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy

Credits: 20

Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)

When you'll be taught: Semester 2

Module convenor: Dr Lizzy Lander, email: e.r.lander@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 21 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module aims to consolidate learning from across the programme so far by bringing together and applying concepts in anatomy & physiology to selected pathologies to deepen understanding of how the body works and how it can become unhealthy. 

The module aims to use an integrated and problem-based learning approach to apply anatomy and physiology to pathology whilst also expanding research and study skills preparing students for further learning on pathology and their research projects in the course. 

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Acquire and apply knowledge of selected pathologies
2. Acquire, select and appraise appropriate scientific resources to research pathology topics
3. Assimilate multiple sources and resources to communicate information
4. Demonstrate knowledge and application of statistical techniques to research evidence-based medicine
5. Develop problem solving skills through researching selected pathologies and applications of evidence-based medicine

Module content

This module brings together anatomy and physiology, study and research skills to understanding the development, management and treatment of selected pathologies. 

This module will expand from the understanding of the healthy body to provide detailed discussions of the development of selected pathologies. The module will focus on key relevant pathologies with great impacts on human health and healthcare (e.g. cancer and neurodegenerative disease), given students in-depth knowledge of these selected pathologies. The module will use a problem-based learning approach for students to not only apply their knowledge of the healthy body to pathology but to gain critical research skills relevant for later parts of the programme. The research skills developed will focus on finding and apprising scientific literature as well as use and application of statistics, with these skills giving students greater understanding development of evidence-based medicine.

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

This module will utilise various methods of learning (e.g. lecture, workshops, independent study, problem based learning) to support understanding and discussion of the core content.  

Supplementary information and reading lists will be provided by the lecturers and the available facilities for computer-aided literature searching for related material will enable students to improve independent-learning skills. 

Study hours

At least 30 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

Assessments with numerical marks

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
• the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
• where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

• where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Students will have various seminars throughout the module with activities designed to allow formative feedback and discussion on coursework and exam material. 

Reassessment

Additional costs