Clinically Applied Cardiovasular Anatomy and Physiology BIOL5480

  • Academic Session: 2025-26
  • School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Either Semester 1 or Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course will provide a detailed exploration of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, taking learners through the histology, embryology, gross anatomy and function of key cardiovascular structures. The course will also explore the use of anatomical and/or clinical imaging in the cardiovascular system.

Timetable

This course is made up of a mix of online teaching and in person labs. 

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Participants will complete a practical anatomy spot test(s) worth 40% (ILOs 1-3) and an independent reflective presentation (15-20 mins; 60%) (ILOs 1-5).

Course Aims

This course aims to develop participants knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy through lectures and practical sessions involving histological and cadaveric material. Participants will reflect on and discuss how this knowledge can be applied in clinical, bioengineering, and/or research settings to advance healthcare and support their ongoing professional development.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Identify anatomical structures relating to the cardiovascular system 

2. Compare the anatomy of the cardiovascular system in health and disease

3. Integrate the development and physiology of the cardiovascular system with the anatomy

4. Evaluate how cardiovascular imaging modalities are used in research and industry contexts

5. Critically reflect on the application of this knowledge in their professional environments

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment. In cases where the assessment comprises more than 75% of the course weighting (for example, 100% weighting dissertation), students must submit this assessment in order to meet the minimum requirement for the award of credit.