510-304 Advanced Study Units

Subject Description:

Principal objectives of Advanced Study Units (ASUs) are to develop, in consultation with professional and academic staff, the capacity for independent learning and in depth study, in small groups and to apply scientific knowledge and skills in critical thinking and interpretation in the analysis of a biomedical problem. The program is intended to bring students into close contact with research and professional staff based on campus or in clinical departments. ASUs may be undertaken within any one of the following fields: cell biology, developmental biology, applied anatomy, functional histology, introduction to ultra-structure, the physiology of particular organs or functional systems, hormonal and other physiological control mechanisms, advanced neuroscience, biomedical applications of biochemistry and molecular biology, normal or abnormal psychology and medical sociology, aspects of general pathology or the pathology of particular organs or body systems, the study of bacteria, viruses, immunology, epidemiology or chemotherapy, pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of drug action, in the study of a drug or class of drugs or on topics related to drug usage, and topics relevant to social and preventive medicine involving observation and assessment of the work of agencies concerned with the health, social or psychological problems of the community. An information booklet containing a detailed list of units is available from the Faculty Office. Faculty will endeavour to match student preferences with the resources available. List of ASU placements will be posted on notice-boards prior to the end of Second Year.

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