LSC-30041 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

LSC-20089

Description for 2024/25

You will explore the roles of a typical Blood Science department. This consists of Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology and Transfusion Science. You will learn how Biomedical Scientists assess major organ function (eg, kidneys, liver and heart) and identify common biochemical abnormalities. You will also learn the pathobiology of autoimmune and allergy-related conditions and how the work of Biomedical Scientists helps to screen, diagnose and monitor affected patients.
We will cover the underlying pathopysiology of disorders of blood and bone marrow and the role of the Biomedical Scientist in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as: anaemia, leukaemia, haemophilia and other bleeding and clotting problems. You will gain an insight into the importance of Transfusion Science which manage the cross-matching and issuing of a range of blood products. We will explore key aspects of blood-grouping and cross matching as well as the importance of blood conservation and how that could be achieved.
Taught material will be supported with group discussion of clinical scenarios delivered using a case-based learning approach.

The aim is to develop an understanding of the analytical, clinical and diagnostic aspects of Clinical Biochemistry, Blood Bank, Clinical Immunology and Haematology laboratories. It is intended that students should get an accurate insight into the role of Biomedical Scientists in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of abnormalities of the immune system - including neoplastic disease of the immune system - identification of human leukocyte antigens and transplantation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the role of biomedical scientists in the provision of patient-focused healthcare and the contribution made to the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease with a specific focus on the role of Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology and Transfusion Science laboratories: 1,2
interpret diagnostic lab results and understand their clinical association: 2,3,4
appreciate theoretical knowledge required to work in a medical lab: 2,3,4
1,2
present an evidence-based argument meant for a) patients and b) health professionals, critically appraising source material and refining that argument for the intended recipient
: 1,3,4
explain the bioscience underpinning diagnostic techniques and clinical scenarios
: 1,3,4
discuss the pathophysiology of human disease and explain how that can be used to investigate screening, diagnosis, monitoring and evaluation of prognosis for patients:

Study hours

Active learning:
2x 1 hour seminars
12x 1 hour case-based learning tutorials
11x 2 hour workshops
19x 6 hours engagement with asynchronous content (including consumption, wider reading and note taking)
6 x 4 hours preparation for case-based learning
Independent Study:
40 hours completing the clinical case study
40 hours completing the patient information leaflet
2x 2 hours completing the online timed tests
42 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment