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Principles of Medicine for Optometry Students - MEDM8001
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Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School:  Faculty of Medicine
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.med.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 3 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

An overview of historical, epidemiological, pathophysiological, diagnostic, therapeutic and public health aspects of disease in man and the various clinical categories of practice. Specific topics in eye health are also covered with emphasis on diagnosis and appropriate referral.

Note: Students normally take the course in Year 4 of course 3952. Restricted to program 3952.

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