Course content

The first part of this course focuses on the brain and central nervous system. The students are taught how these systems work, and some psychiatric functions are included. The functions and anatomy of the eye, ear and balance are also subjects in this semester. Growth and development are important subjects in the first semester. This includes conception, embryology, birth, infant and juvenile development, aging process and death. Genetics, ethics and pelvic anatomy are taught in the first semester.

The second semester starts with microbiology, immunology, endocrinology and nephrology. Then follows lectures on medical statistics and -epidemiology, before a larger session with pathology. The last part of the semester is devoted to pharmacology, environmental medicine and toxicology. Throughout the semesters, there will be different types of teaching, like lectures, seminars, clinics, group work, mandatory PBL work, and relevant lab courses and microscopy practice. In addition, the mandatory course in patient-doctor communication is finished with an oral exam in the middle of semester 1D.

Learning outcome

There are several learning objectives related to the semester subjects. These objectives are available at the "Læringsutbyttedatabasen" at the faculty`s home page.

Learning methods and activities

• Problem-based learning (PBL)
• Lectures (basal and clinical)
• Courses
• Seminars
• Examination and communication courses
• Visits to general practitioners

For compulsory activity, a maximum of 15% unauthorized absence are allowed

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory PBL
• Doctor-pasient-course

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Admission to CMED and successfully completed 1st year of medical school (MD4012).

Course materials

Course materiel will be available on Blackboard.