Principles of Medicine for Optometry Students - MEDM8001


	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: 0.062 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Fee Band: 3 (more info)
	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 3950. Restricted to program 3950.