Calendar 2005–06

340 Part 5 • Department Profiles and Programmes of Studies 6. Communication Workshop 7. Graduation Project Division of Physiology PhD Programme Fields of Specialization 1. Studies of Ion Channels and Their Physiological Role 2. Cellular Physiology 3. Epithelial Transport 4. Central Nervous System Physiology 5. Cardiovascular Physiology 6. Smooth and Skeletal Muscle Physiology 7. Renal and Acid-base Physiology 8. Male Reproductive Physiology 9. Respiratory Physiology MPhil Programme Fields of Specialization Same as those for the PhD programme. Division of Public Health PhD Programme Fields of Specialization The field of study in Social Medicine covers the social determinants of health, such as psychosocial factors, socioeconomic factors, environmental and occupational factors, lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity, substance abuse), gender related health issues, sexual behaviours and health, and end of life issues. MPhil Programme Fields of Specialization Same as those for the PhD programme. Master of Family Medicine (Part-time) Courses Offered (A) Core Courses 1. Principles and Practice of Family Medicine I 2. Principles and Practice of Family Medicine II 3. Basic Epidemiology and Statistics in Primary Care 4. Counselling and Communication Skills I 5. Rational Prescribing and Therapeutic Update 6. Evidence-based Primary Care 7. Protocol Development 8. Project Work and Report