Respiratory System

The unit aims to enable students to make progress towards meeting some of the learning outcomes described in outcomes for graduates (2018) relevant to ‘The Doctor as a Scholar and Scientist’, 'The Doctor as a Practitioner; and 'The Doctor as a Professional'. The specific aim is to enable students to develop an understanding of the structure and function of the respiratory system, how it is affected by common diseases, how its condition may be assessed and the basic principles of treatment of respiratory disorders.