What You Will Learn Understand the basic principles of pathology. Explain cellular structure and mechanisms of cell injury. Identify common pathological changes.

What You Will Learn Differentiate reversible and irreversible cell injury. Understand cellular accumulations and amyloid deposition. Recognise important pathological changes.

What You Will Learn Understand the pathological basis of inherited and childhood diseases. Identify nutritional deficiencies and their effects. Relate vitamin deficiencies to clinical manifestations.

What You Will Learn Explain the mechanisms and stages of inflammation. Differentiate acute and chronic inflammation. Understand granuloma formation.

What You Will Learn Understand the processes involved in tissue repair. Differentiate regeneration and healing by fibrosis. Identify factors that influence wound healing.

What You Will Learn Understand basic immune mechanisms. Explain common immune-related diseases. Differentiate the types of hypersensitivity reactions.

What You Will Learn Understand how infectious agents cause disease. Recognise common pathological responses to infection. Explain the basic mechanisms of parasitic diseases.

What You Will Learn Understand oedema and fluid imbalance. Explain congestion, haemorrhage and thrombosis where relevant. Understand the pathological basis of obstructive circulatory disorders.

What You Will Learn Differentiate hypertrophy, hyperplasia, atrophy and metaplasia. Understand the development of tumours. Differentiate benign and malignant neoplasms.

What You Will Learn Understand blood cell formation. Explain the basic pathological mechanisms of anaemia. Differentiate common erythrocyte disorders.

What You Will Learn Understand platelet function and abnormalities. Explain common causes of bleeding disorders. Learn the basic principles of blood transfusion.

What You Will Learn Understand common white blood cell abnormalities. Explain pathological changes in lymphoreticular tissues. Recognise important haematological disorders.

What You Will Learn Understand the pathological basis of common cardiovascular diseases. Identify important changes in heart and vascular tissues.

What You Will Learn Understand common oral and salivary gland diseases. Relate pathological changes to oral clinical findings. Build a foundation for oral pathology

What You Will Learn Differentiate common types of jaundice. Understand the pathological basis of viral hepatitis. Explain the development and consequences of cirrhosis.

What You Will Learn Understand the pathology of lung cancer. Explain the mechanisms and effects of systemic hypertension.

What You Will Learn Understand the basic mechanisms of diabetes mellitus. Differentiate major types of diabetes. Recognise important complications.

What You Will Learn Understand common pathological conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Identify important changes in bone, cartilage and joint tissues.