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Unit of Study BIOL3004 - Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

    Faculty of Health

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit description

This unit extends students’ knowledge of histology, cytology, and pathophysiology to examine clinical aspects of inflammation, cancer, infectious diseases, and a range of systemic diseases. This unit is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in advanced histological and cytological techniques used primarily in the medical laboratory setting. Building upon foundational knowledge, students will develop the skills to recognise abnormal cellular patterns, characterise disease processes, and contribute to the development of treatment strategies. Students will develop advanced clinical techniques by applying knowledge gained from a combination of online resources and laboratory-based exercises.

Unit content

  1. Advanced cytopathology and histopathology techniques
  2. Enhancing diagnostic precision
  3. Cell and tissue response to inflammation
  4. The cellular basis of cancer pathology
  5. Host-microbe interactions in the histopathology of infectious disease
  6. Histopathological correlations and impact of systemic diseases

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

critical evaluation of diagnostic staining techniques for various specimens, including the application of appropriate troubleshooting

correlate theoretical and practical knowledge of cytological and histological techniques to make informed interpretations

communicate insights in a manner befitting medical laboratory scientists, ensuring clarity and precision in conveying complex concepts

display professionalism and ethical behaviour(s) at all times, including adherence to ethical frameworks, confidentiality, and workplace health and safety guidelines when handling and preparing specimens and clinical data

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