| Unit name | Infertility- Diagnosis & Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SOCSM0009 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Gordon |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
Infertility affects one in six couples and there are several potential underlying reasons for this. This unit will give you a comprehensive understanding of management of general infertility. You will learn how to investigate appropriately to ascertain the cause, make a diagnosis and put in place evidence-based management to achieve a live birth. The fundamental principles and processes of general fertility will be taught covering both the male and the female aspects along with case study discussions to improve understanding.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
Being confident with the basic understanding of general infertility will help you move smoothly to the next module MEDIM4004: Assisted Reproduction Technologies, which will cover tertiary level management. The learning gained from Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology, as well as Gametogenesis to Implantation modules will assist in giving you a clear and rounded interpretation of the dysfunction involved with infertility.
An overview of content
Investigation of female and male infertility with understanding of various causes, appropriate diagnosis and management. Tubal problems, anovulation, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, problems relating to male, ectopic pregnancies and laboratory aspects will be covered to give you a full understanding of general fertility management.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of general infertility diagnosis and management at the primary and secondary care level. You will be able to confidently discuss case studies, assess the investigations needed, and evaluate the benefits versus risks in management.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
You will learn using a variety of methods:
Self-directed study
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Feedback will be provided to you on a draft version of the infographic by the markers.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Coursework (contributing to a total 100% to the Unit):
When assessment does not go to plan
If you do not pass the unit, you will normally be given the opportunity to take a reassessment as per the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes. Decisions on the award of reassessment will normally be taken after all taught units of the year have been completed. Reassessment will normally be in a similar format to the original assessment that has been failed.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. SOCSM0009).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
