Postgraduate
M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Assessment
Summative assessment at the end of first year
Types of question – Essay type, theory paper only
Number of questions
Histopathology – 4 out of 5 questions
Haematology–No (1) is compulsory & 3 out of the remaining 4
questions
Chemical pathology – 4 out of 5 questions
Microbiology – 4 out of 5 questions
Total time allowed – 3 hours for each paper
Pass marks 60
Distinction marks 80
Credit marks 75 in all components
*MP 58 – only in one component of one subject
(theory or practical or viva)
*compartmental privilege must pass in two subjects out of (4)
*F system 2 F
Supplementary 3 monthly
If a candidate is not successful in the examination, he/she can have two more attempts within a year during attending second year.
Formative assessment at the end of second year;
Types of question – Essay type, theory paper only
Number of questions
Histopathology – 4 out of 5 questions
Haematology–No (1) is compulsory & 3 out of the remaining 4 questions
Chemical pathology – 4 out of 5 questions
Microbiology – 4 out of 5 questions
Total time allowed – 3 hours for each paper
Log book will be kept and assessed monthly
Pass marks 60
Distinction marks 80
Credit marks 75 in all components
*MP 58 – only in one component of one subject
Summative assessment at the end of third year;
Theory
Number of Papers – 4 papers
1. Histopathology
2. Haematology
3. Chemical pathology
4. Microbiology
Types of question – Essay type
Number of questions
Histopathology – 4 out of 5 questions
Haematology–No (1) is compulsory & 3 out of the remaining 4 questions
Chemical pathology – 4 out of 5 questions
Microbiology – 4 out of 5 questions
Immunology – 1 question
Bacteriology – 1 question
Virology – 1 question
Parasitology – 1 question
Add notes (a, b, c, d) including Mycology
Total time allowed – 3 hours for each paper
Marking scheme for each paper
25 marks for each question according to Grid system
Practical
Time allowed – 3 hours for each discipline
Marking scheme
Histopathology: 1 morbid specimen 25 marks
15 histology slides 75 marks
Haematology: Blood grouping & matching 40 marks
Basic haematological test 10 marks
10 slides 50 marks
(peripheral blood film, Bone marrow film, trephine biopsy of bone marrow)
Chemical pathology: blood analysis 35 marks
Urine analysis 20 marks
Clinical problem (2 questions) 45 marks
Microbiology Bacteriology 100%
Virology
Mycology
Immunology 100%
Parasitology 100%
Viva
Number of Table – 1 table for each discipline
Time allowed – 15-30 mins for each candidate
Marking scheme – out of 100 100%
Weightage for each paper – equal weightage
Theory 100
Practical 100
Viva Voce 100
Pass marks 60
Distinction marks 80
Credit marks 75 in all components
*MP 58 – only in one component of one subject
(theory or practical or viva)
*compartmental privilege must pass in two subjects out of (4)
*F system 2 F
Dissertation 60 * not a requisite for pass
It must be submitted 3 months before the final examination.
The degree of M.Med.Sc (Pathology) will be conferred to a candidate who has passed the final examination and whose dissertation has been accepted as satisfactory by the board.
Supplementary 6 monthly
If a candidate is not successful in the final examination, he/she can have two more attempts within two years.
Doctor of Medical Science (Chemical Pathology) Course
Dr. Med.Sc (Chemical Pathology)
Assessment of Students
First year assessment ( Summative assessment )
• Candidate should be able to submit a research protocol at the end of Year I.
• Theory, slide discussion and viva voce
• Theory
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Question type : Essay type ( 4 essay questions and need contributory questions from other medical Universities )
• Practical
Standard curve (30marks)
OGTT (20 marks)
2 Problems(30/20marks )
• Viva Voce
***The candidates must pass each compartment separately (Theory and Viva). One who fails in the annual assessments of first year will have to take supplementary exam in next 3 month. Failure in the supplementary exam will lead to termination from the course.
Second year Assessment( Summative assessment )
• Theory, slide discussion and viva voce
• Theory
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Question type : Essay type ( 4 essay questions and need contributory questions from other medical Universities )
• Practical
Operation of autoanalyser (50marks)
2 Problems(30/20marks)
• Viva Voce
***The candidates must pass each compartment separately (Theory and Viva). One who fails in the annual assessments of second year will have to take supplementary exam in next 3 month. Failure in the supplementary exam will lead to termination from the course.
Third Year assessment ( Summative assessment )
A. Theory, slide discussion and viva voce
• Theory
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Question type : Essay type ( 4 essay questions and need contributory questions from other medical Universities )
• Practical
Data interpretation (50 marks)
2 Problems (30/20marks)
• Viva Voce
B. Thesis – 100%
Pass marks- 60% in both A and B
***The candidate who fails in the third year assessment will be carried out supplementary exam in the first 3 months. If the candidate fails in this time, he/she will be given a last chance in nine- months’ time after asking permission for extension. Failure in the last chance will lead to return to unit from the course.
Dr.Med.Sc (Haematopathology)
Assessment of Students
First year assessment ( Summative assessment )
• Candidate should be able to submit a research protocol at the end of Year I.
• Theory, slide discussion and viva voce
• Theory
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Question type : Essay type ( 4 essay questions and need contributory questions from other medical Universities )
• Practical
Diagnostic test for G6PD or PNH+
10 hematological slides interpretation ( Both peripheral blood and Bone marrow )
• Viva Voce
***The candidates must pass each compartment separately (Theory and Viva). One who fails in the annual assessments of first year will have to take supplementary exam in next 3 month. Failure in the supplementary exam will lead to termination from the course.
Second year Assessment( Summative assessment )
• Theory, slide discussion and viva voce
• Theory
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Question type : Essay type ( 4 essay questions and need contributory questions from other medical Universities )
• Practical
Cytochemical stains
Grouping and cross matching
10 hematological slides interpretation (Both peripheral blood ,Bone marrow, flow cytometry )
• Viva Voce
***The candidates must pass each compartment separately (Theory and Viva). One who fails in the annual assessments of second year will have to take supplementary exam in next 3 month. Failure in the supplementary exam will lead to termination from the course.
Third Year assessment ( Summative assessment )
A. Theory, slide discussion and viva voce
• Theory
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Question type : Essay type ( 4 essay questions and need contributory questions from other medical Universities )
• Practical
Tests for coagulation studies ( PT, APTT, etc.)
10 hematological slides interpretation ( Both peripheral blood,Bone marro, flow cytometry )
• Viva Voce
B. Thesis – 100%
Pass marks- 60% in both A and B
***The candidate who fails in the third year assessment will be carried out supplementary exam in the first 3 months. If the candidate fails in this time, he/she will be given a last chance in nine- months’ time after asking permission for extension. Failure in the last chance will lead to return to unit from the course.
Dr.Med.Sc (Histopathology)
Assessment of Students
First year assessment ( Summative assessment )
• Candidate should be able to submit a research protocol at the end of Year I.
• Theory, slide discussion and viva voce
• Theory
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Question type : Essay type ( 4 essay questions and need contributory questions from other medical Universities )
• Practical
1 Morbid ( Fresh )specimen + 15 slides interpretation ( include both histopathology and cytology slides )
• Viva Voce
***The candidates must pass each compartment separately (Theory and Viva). One who fails in the annual assessments of first year will have to take supplementary exam in next 3 month. Failure in the supplementary exam will lead to termination from the course.
Second year Assessment( Summative assessment )
• Theory, slide discussion and viva voce
• Theory
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Question type : Essay type ( 4 essay questions and need contributory questions from other medical Universities )
• Practical
1 Morbid ( Fresh )specimen + 15 slides interpretation ( include both histopathology and cytology slides )
• Viva Voce
***The candidates must pass each compartment separately (Theory and Viva). One who fails in the annual assessments of second year will have to take supplementary exam in next 3 month. Failure in the supplementary exam will lead to termination from the course.
Third Year assessment ( Summative assessment )
A. Theory, slide discussion and viva voce
• Theory
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Question type : Essay type ( 4 essay questions and need contributory questions from other medical Universities )
• Practical
1 Morbid ( Fresh )specimen + 15 slides interpretation ( include both histopathology and cytology slides )
• Viva Voce
B. Thesis – 100%
Pass marks- 60% in both A and B
***The candidate who fails in the third year assessment will be carried out supplementary exam in the first 3 months. If the candidate fails in this time, he/she will be given a last chance in nine- months’ time after asking permission for extension. Failure in the last chance will lead to return to unit from the course.
