20 Credits ACADEMIC YEAR



Aims/Description: To develop an understanding of: - causes, mechanisms and effects of disease processes in general - diseases affecting the eye and its function in particular - medical microbiology and it's impact on health and safety - infection control.

Restrictions on availability: Only available to students on B.Med.Sci (Orthoptics) programme

Staff Contact: SISLEY KAREN
Teaching Methods: Lectures, Independent Study
Assessment: Formal Exam

Information on the department responsible for this unit (Ophthalmology and Orthoptics):

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Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2021-22. Students will be informed by the academic department of any changes made necessary by the ongoing pandemic.

Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK