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17801

MEDICINE 703

: Special Studies in Medicine
2024 Semester One (1243)
Advanced study in a specific area usually related to the field of study of the thesis. Topics include, but are not restricted to, clinical neuroscience, bone science, rheumatology, geriatrics, cardiology, respiratory and renal medicine.
Subject: Medicine
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

17802

MEDIMAGE 300

: Medical Imaging for Biomedical Science
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Examines the physical principles of image production, instrumentation and safety considerations of specialised medical imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and nuclear medicine. Students will compare normal and abnormal imaging appearances associated with each of these modalities, and investigate a range of clinical and research applications.
Subject: Medical Imaging
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 201, 203
Restriction: MEDIMAGE 306

Outline is not available yet

17803

MEDIMAGE 300

: Medical Imaging for Biomedical Science
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Examines the physical principles of image production, instrumentation and safety considerations of specialised medical imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and nuclear medicine. Students will compare normal and abnormal imaging appearances associated with each of these modalities, and investigate a range of clinical and research applications.
Subject: Medical Imaging
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 201, 203
Restriction: MEDIMAGE 306

Outline is not available yet

17804

MEDIMAGE 300

: Medical Imaging for Biomedical Science
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the physical principles of image production, instrumentation and safety considerations of specialised medical imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and nuclear medicine. Students will compare normal and abnormal imaging appearances associated with each of these modalities, and investigate a range of clinical and research applications.
Subject: Medical Imaging
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 201, 203
Restriction: MEDIMAGE 306

Outline is not available yet

17805

MEDIMAGE 300

: Medical Imaging for Biomedical Science
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines the physical principles of image production, instrumentation and safety considerations of specialised medical imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and nuclear medicine. Students will compare normal and abnormal imaging appearances associated with each of these modalities, and investigate a range of clinical and research applications.
Subject: Medical Imaging
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 201, 203
Restriction: MEDIMAGE 306

Outline is not available yet

17806

MEDIMAGE 710

: CT Imaging Technology
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Provides students with specialised theoretical knowledge and understanding of the underlying scientific principles of CT technology. Students will develop the ability to apply this knowledge to obtain images of optimal diagnostic quality.
Subject: Medical Imaging
Restriction: CLINIMAG 707

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17807

MEDIMAGE 710

: CT Imaging Technology
2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides students with specialised theoretical knowledge and understanding of the underlying scientific principles of CT technology. Students will develop the ability to apply this knowledge to obtain images of optimal diagnostic quality.
Subject: Medical Imaging
Restriction: CLINIMAG 707

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17808

MEDIMAGE 713

: Special Studies
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Subject: Medical Imaging
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

17809

MEDIMAGE 713

: Special Studies
2023 Semester One (1233)
Subject: Medical Imaging
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

17810

MEDIMAGE 713

: Special Studies
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Subject: Medical Imaging
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

17811

MEDIMAGE 713

: Special Studies
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Subject: Medical Imaging
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

17812

MEDIMAGE 740B

: Research Project - Level 9
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Subject: Medical Imaging
To complete this course students must enrol in MEDIMAGE 740 A and B, or MEDIMAGE 740
17813

MEDIMAGE 740B

: Research Project
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Subject: Medical Imaging
To complete this course students must enrol in MEDIMAGE 740 A and B, or MEDIMAGE 740
17814

MEDIMAGE 740B

: Research Project
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Subject: Medical Imaging
To complete this course students must enrol in MEDIMAGE 740 A and B, or MEDIMAGE 740
17815

MEDIMAGE 740B

: Research Project
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Subject: Medical Imaging
To complete this course students must enrol in MEDIMAGE 740 A and B, or MEDIMAGE 740
17816

MEDIMAGE 740B

: Research Project
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Subject: Medical Imaging
To complete this course students must enrol in MEDIMAGE 740 A and B, or MEDIMAGE 740
17817

MEDSCI 201

: Human Structure and Function
2025 Semester One (1253)
Presents the structure of biological systems with special reference to human biology, from the levels of histology through to gross anatomy. Specific examples of the correlation between structure and function will be considered. An introduction to current techniques for the visualisation of biological structure will be presented.
Subject: Medical Science
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142

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17818

MEDSCI 203

: Mechanisms of Disease
2020 Semester One (1203)
Outlines the basic mechanisms, operating at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels, by which human disease develops. These include genetic factors, cell injury, inflammation, repair, circulatory disturbances, and neoplastic change. These mechanisms are illustrated by descriptions of the pathogenesis of specific diseases that are relevant to the New Zealand situation, or are the focus of current biomedical research.
Subject: Medical Science
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142

Outline is not available yet

17819

MEDSCI 205

: The Physiology of Human Organ Systems
2023 Semester One (1233)
An integrative approach is used to study fundamental physiological processes which enable the body to overcome the challenge of life. Drawing on examples of normal and abnormal function, the course examines the interaction of vital physiological processes, from cellular control mechanisms to multiple organ systems. Topics include: control of fluid and electrolytes, cardiovascular control, energy use, and the delivery of oxygen and metabolites.
Subject: Medical Science
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142
Restriction: PHARMACY 205

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17820

MEDSCI 300

: Analytical Anatomy and Visualisation
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Examines the analysis, description and quantification of anatomical structures, including visualisation methodologies and the challenges of imaging subcellular to whole organ anatomy. Emphasis is placed on emerging applications and technology, including computational anatomy, surgical planning and research applications. Appropriate uses of human tissue, modern imaging technologies, tissue preparation, imaging artefacts, and novel visualisation techniques will be explored.
Subject: Medical Science
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 201

Outline is not available yet

17821

MEDSCI 309

: Biophysics of Nerve and Muscle
2025 Semester Two (1255)
An advanced treatment of the physiology of excitable cells. Topics include: the biophysical basis of membrane potential, the spread of electrical activation and synaptic transmission, structure, excitation, mechanics and energetics of muscle and functional differences among muscle types. The approach is quantitative with particular emphasis on current advances in the field.
Subject: Medical Science
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205, 206, or for BE(Hons) students, 15 points from MEDSCI 205 and 15 points from courses at Stage II listed in Part II of the Biomedical Engineering specialisation in the BE(Hons) Schedule

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17822

MEDSCI 309

: Biophysics of Nerve and Muscle
2021 Semester Two (1215)
An advanced treatment of the physiology of excitable cells. Topics include: the biophysical basis of membrane potential, the spread of electrical activation and synaptic transmission, structure, excitation, mechanics and energetics of muscle and functional differences among muscle types. The approach is quantitative with particular emphasis on current advances in the field.
Subject: Medical Science
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205, 206, or for BE(Hons) students, 15 points from MEDSCI 205 and 15 points from courses at Stage II listed in Part II of the Biomedical Engineering specialisation in the BE(Hons) Schedule

Outline is not available yet

17823

MEDSCI 321

: Special Topic: Concepts in Pharmacology
2021 Semester One (1213)
Explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms of drug action plus drug discovery and development from the perspective of in silico modelling, biochemical assessment, intracellular signalling and human disease. Considers the pharmacokinetic processes of input, distribution and elimination involved in achieving clinically-relevant drug concentrations. Describes the link between concentration and effect and the time course of effect. Explores factors such as disease progression, drug metabolism, drug-drug interactions, pharmacogenetics, use in selected populations and in various pathological conditions that may influence both clinical effectiveness and drug toxicity.
Subject: Medical Science
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 204 and 30 points from BIOSCI 203, MEDSCI 203, 205
Restriction: MEDSCI 303, 306, 318, 319, 735

Outline is not available yet

17824

MEDSCI 399

: Capstone: Medical Sciences
2024 Semester One (1243)
Students will integrate and communicate knowledge attained during their study of medical sciences ranging from normal physiology through pathological process to the safe and effective use of medicines to treat diseases. Students will consider wider societal issues involved in research, such as human and animal ethics, within the context of Aotearoa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Subject: Medical Science
Prerequisite: 15 points from MEDSCI 318-320 and 15 points from MEDSCI 301-321
Restriction: BIOMED 399, BIOSCI 399, PHARMCOL 399, PHYSIOL 399

Outline is not available yet

17825

MEDSCI 701

: Special Studies in Medical Science
2021 Semester Two (1215)
The critical review and analysis of research literature relating to a research topic. Components include an extensive literature review article defining the current knowledge relevant to a particular research area, a research proposal outlining proposed Masters research topic and its significance, and a formal presentation of the proposal. Suitable for students intending to undertake a Masters thesis.
Subject: Medical Science
Restriction: MEDSCI 702, 744

Outline is not available yet