Program Overview

Module Overview

The module introduces students to clinical pathology of body systems and the pathology of the haematopoietic and lymphoid systems. Students will familiarize themselves with clinical pathology tests used to evaluate animal health, including haematology, biochemistry related to the function of different body systems, and cytology of organs, fluids, and neoplasia. The response of the haematopoietic and lymphoid systems to invasion by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungal agents will be discussed. All diseases will be presented in the context of One Health and underpinned with clinical case examples.

Module Details

• Module code: VMS2005
• Module provider: School of Veterinary Medicine
• Module Leader: ALNAJJAR Sarhad (Vet Med)
• Number of Credits: 15
• ECTS Credits: 7.5
• Framework: FHEQ Level 5
• Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Student Workload

• Independent Learning Hours: 69
• Lecture Hours: 33
• Practical/Performance Hours: 5
• Guided Learning: 10
• Captured Content: 33

Module Availability

• Semester 1

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

• None

Module Content

The module covers a range of topics, including:

• Terminology and appropriate units to use for a range of basic laboratory tests and laboratory test abnormalities
• Factors affecting the calculations and use of reference intervals
• Uses and applications of laboratory tests in the evaluation of animal health and in the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of disease in different animal species
• Morphology, functions, and main disorders of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
• Basis of the more important coagulation tests and expected changes in test results in common coagulopathies
• Main animal blood group systems and tests that should be carried out before a transfusion is performed
• Basic criteria for the selection and interpretation of the results of biochemical tests for the clinical investigation in abnormalities of organs systems and biochemical parameters
• Exfoliative cytology of masses, organs, and body fluids other than blood
• Planning and equipping an in-practice laboratory
• Interpretation of laboratory test results using appropriate reference intervals and with consideration of available clinical information
• Pathology of the haematopoietic system, including congenital, infectious, inflammatory, immune-mediated, toxic, congenital disorders, and degenerative conditions
• Neoplasia of the haemopoietic system, histopathology, and cytology of lymphomas
• Pathology and pathogenesis of infectious pathogens causing haemorrhagic diseases and septicaemia
• Blood protozoal infections and bacterial pathogens targeting blood cells
• Viral pathogens causing haemorrhagic diseases

Assessment Pattern

• Oral exam or presentation: Face-To-Face Oral Group Presentation (15 Minutes) - 10%
• Coursework: Practical Report - 10%
• Examination: PC Lab Closed Book MCQ and SAQ Exam Fixed Start Time (2 Hours) - 80%

Alternative Assessment

• Problem-Based Learning (PBL) - the alternative to the group oral presentation is an individual oral presentation
• Practical report alternative assessment is the preparation of a reflective writing report on an area related to this module

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate practical skills, record writing ability, teamwork, and content knowledge of general pathology and infectious and non-infectious disease mechanisms.

Module Aims

• Provide an understanding of clinical pathology and how it may be used to evaluate health and disease in the veterinary patient
• Introduce the terminology of systemic haematopoietic and lymphoid pathology based on aetiopathogenesis and gross and microscopic appearance of non-infectious and infectious lesions
• Develop the students' abilities to recognize, describe, and interpret the abnormal for the veterinary patient utilizing appropriate terminology and methodology

Learning Outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to provide infectious and non-infectious disease pathology in the context of One health, One medicine, and to allow students to develop skills in examining gross and microscopic pathological specimens, describing and interpreting them.

Programmes this Module Appears In

• Programme: Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci (Hons)
• Semester: 1
• Classification: Compulsory
• Qualifying conditions: A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module