Course features

This module aims to provide students working towards an advanced level of practice the opportunity to develop a deep and systematic understanding of the pathophysiology that underpins clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based management of patients with common health conditions. 

Entry requirements

For qualified healthcare professionals with the first degree of 2:1 or higher.

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a deep level of knowledge and systematic understanding of the cellular to organ-system pathophysiology underlying common health conditions.

• Apply pathophysiological principles to inform the advanced interpretation of presenting signs and symptoms, clinical assessment findings and decision-making in patient care.

• Discuss the integration of pathophysiology concepts in clinical reasoning; recognising incomplete data, limitations and areas of conflict in the field of practice.

• Synthesise and appraise the specialist evidence-base, clinical guidelines and relevant interdisciplinary literature to support individualised patient care in complex and novel contexts.

• Critically reflect on the advanced practitioner’s role, professional scope of practice within interdisciplinary care, and contribution to strategic enhancement of the clinical field.

Assessment

• Essay (70%) and presentation (30%)

Teaching schedule

Term 2 - 06/01/2027, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 03/03, 24/02, 10/03

Presentations - 17/03/2027, 18/03

Term 3 - 14/04/2027, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06

Presentations - 23/06/2027, 24/06