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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 14/03/2022 14:15:44
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Title of Module: Disease: Detection, Monitoring and Therapy |
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Code: BIOL11011 |
SCQF Level: 11
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Health and Life Sciences |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | John
McLean |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module will provide students with an in depth understanding of the role of biomedical science in the detection, monitoring and therapies of diseases.
Students will study the pathologies of selected systems and examine how clinical chemistry, blood sciences, bacteriology and cellular pathology integrate to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. There will also be a critical analysis of the techniques used in biomedical science.
Using case studies and an oral presentation students will investigate the role of biomedical science in an area(s) of interest to them. Directed study and academic support will be given. The assessments will facilitate a better understanding of the application of available and developing technologies in detection, monitoring and therapy of diseases and conditions of relevance to healthcare.
The fully online/distance learning version of the module is available only to students currently employed by an appropriate UK-based healthcare provider (e.g. IBMS-approved training site).
Completion of the module allows the student to meet the following graduate attributes:
critical thinker, digitally literate, analytical.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
L1.
Discuss critically the role of biomedical science in detection, monitoring and treatment of disease, including technologies available.
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of the disease processes that can affect the main physiological systems.
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of the integration of clinical chemistry, blood sciences, bacteriology and cellular pathology investigations in biomedical science.
L4.
Be able to integrate and critically analyse information from a range of sources through directed independent learning. |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 11.
A broad and integrated knowledge of the application of biomedical science, particularly clinical chemistry, in diagnosing, monitoring and treatment of disease. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 11.
Demonstrate critical analysis of the processes in selected pathological conditions. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 11.
Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to issues which are at the forefront of selected pathological conditions. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 11.
Undertake critical evaluations of a wide range of numerical and graphical data through the use of case studies and directed learning. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 7.
Take responsibility for own work and for utilising a significant range of resources. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
| Module Title:
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| Other: | Equivalent module from a Biomedical Science or Bioscience degree or appropriate APEL. |
| Co-requisites | Module Code:
| Module Title:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes will include formal lectures, structured seminars and tutorials, and independent study. VLE-based support materials will be available to supplement the module. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 22 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 14 |
| Independent Study | 164 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Clinical Biochemistry (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science): Ahmed N. (ed) OUP, 978-0199533930
Data Handling and Analysis (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science): Blann A. OUP, 978-0199667918
Immunology (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science): Hall A. & Yates C. (eds) OUP, 978-0199534968
Haematology (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science): Moore G., Knight G. & Blann A. (eds) 978-019956883
Histopathology (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science): Orchard G. & Nation B. (eds) 978-0199574346
Transfusion and Transplantation (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science): Knight R. (ed) 978-0199533282
Recommended:
Selected journals
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure
Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
Attendance at synchronous sessions (lectures, tutorials and practicals), completion of asynchronous activities, and submission of assessments to meet the learning outcomes of the module. Attendance at synchronous sessions is not required for students undertaking the distance learning version of the module. |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Biological Sciences and Health |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Biology L7-11 |
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| Moderator | Gary Boyd |
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| External Examiner | D Stobo |
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| Accreditation Details | This module is part of the MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programme; accredited by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). |
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| Version Number | 2.10 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Case Study |
| Coursework |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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In line with current legislation (Equality Act, 2010) and the UWS Equality, Diversity, and Human Rights Code, our modules are accessible and inclusive, with reasonable adjustment for different needs where appropriate. Module materials comply with University guidance on inclusive learning and teaching, and specialist assistive equipment, support provision and adjustment to assessment practice will be made in accordance with UWS policy and regulations. Where modules require practical and/or laboratory-based learning or assessment required to meet accrediting body requirements the University will make reasonable adjustment such as adjustable height benches or assistance of a ‘buddy’ or helper.
Please refer to the UWS Equality and Diversity Policy at the following link:
https://www.uws.ac.uk/about-uws/uws-commitments/equality-diversity-inclusion/
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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