LSC-40053 - 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

None

Description for 2024/25

In this module you will have the opportunity to meet and learn from healthcare professionals specialising in Haematology and Transfusion Science.
Core material will be delivered online and supported by a range of live tutorials and seminars. You will develop a complex understanding of how pathobiology can adversely affect metabolism and physiology. You gain a deep insight into the role of health practitioners working in Haematology and Transfusion Science to better understand how their work contributes to the assessment, investigation and evaluation of patient needs. Areas investigated include haemopoiesis and anaemia; haemostasis and coagulopathies; haemato-oncology: transfusion science and tissue typing for transplant.
Case-based learning tutorials will introduce you to a variety of patients and clinical conditions. You will have access to simulated patient notes and laboratory results. Together with your peers you will develop key communication and research skills allowing you to investigate clinical conditions, solve real life problems and appreciate the need for a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and optimum patient care.

This module aims to enhance student's understanding of both the clinical and technical role of diagnostic Haematology and Transfusion Science. They will develop key analytical skills used to assess, investigate and evaluate pathobiology and patient pathways as well as develop evidence-based arguments to support clinical decision making.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Make evidence-based decisions using current research and technical trends in diagnostic Haematology and Transfusion Science: 2
Use detailed knowledge of metabolism, pathology and clinical findings to assess, investigate and evaluate pathobiology related to patient pathways and current problems faced by health professionals: 2
Critically discuss current issues within the role of practicing health care scientists in Blood Sciences, particularly Haematology and Transfusion Science: 1,2
Critically appraise scientific publications: 1,2
Critically appraise test methodologies principally within Haematology and Transfusion Science: 1,2
Analyse complex scientific data to accurately interpret and validate clinical findings in Haematology and Transfusion Science: 2
Discuss the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to assessing patient health and clinical need: 1,2

Study hours

1 x 2 introduction to the module and ICA assessment tutorial
1 x 3hr CBL tutorials
4 x 2hr CBL tutorials
8 x 2hr live seminars/workshops
4x 6 hr preparation for CBL tutorials
10 x 8 hr engagement with asynchronous material
1 x 2hr revision session
Independent study hours
2 hours examination
30 hours completion of critique
68 hours preparation for the final exam
65 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment