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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY
NQF Exit Level 08
Entry Requirements
- BMed Sciences or
- BSc with a strong background in Biochemistry and Physiology.
- Other science graduates with a background in Chemistry and Zoology can also be considered or
- Medical Technologist with BTech.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Pathology, graduates will be able to:
- Display knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of Chemical Pathology.
- Have a sound understanding of instrumentation and principles of laboratory techniques.
- Be able to relate biochemical tests to the disease process – emphasis will be placed on diseases commonly present in the rural environment.
- Be able to apply their learning in a practical manner.
- Display knowledge and understanding of research and planning principles in medical sciences.
Summary of Courses
|
QUALIFICATION/COURSES |
CODES |
CREDITS |
|
Research Methodology, Laboratory Management & Quality |
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|
Control |
CLM 41M0 |
25 |
|
Electrolytes, Acid-Base and Renal Pathology |
CEA 42M0 |
20 |
|
Nutrition, Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology |
CNG 43M0 |
20 |
|
Diagnostic Molecular Biology and Neoplasias |
CDM 44M0 |
15 |
|
Endocrinology and Central Nervous System Pathology |
CEC 45M0 |
25 |
|
Cardiovascular Pathology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
CCP 46M0 |
15 |
|
TOTAL |
(120) |
Course Activities
Seminars
- Presented in two sessions.
- Topic presentations, according to active courses, by the students and/or Chemical Pathology staff once weekly with a second session also weekly for the students to discuss related clinical cases/applications.
Laboratory Exposure
- Students should be involved with daily regularity in the clinical services provided by the Chemical Pathology Lab at all levels: Technical, administrative and clinical.
- Students should attend all the undergraduate practical sessions conducted for the MBChB III students throughout the year, help in setting up the practicals and in marketing.
Test Follow-Up and Case Write-Up
- Students should interact with the clinical services to give clinical follow-up to abnormal tests and produce a write up with the case description, discussion and conclusions.
- At least one follow up report to be produced weekly.
Journal Club and/or Topic Review
- Presented weekly by the Chemical Pathology staff or the students.
- Students are expected to participate and contribute in the discussions.
Assessment of Modules for the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Pathology
- Formative Assessment: (accounts for 60% of the final mark).
- Regular activities: 20% from seminars and topic reviews.
- 20% from lab work and teaching participation.
- 20% from test follow-up and write-ups.
Summative Assessment Final Exam
- Accounts for 40% of the final mark Module
- Final Mark: 60% formative assessment + 40% summative assessments.
