School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-30026 Case Studies in Biomedical Sciences  
Co-ordinator: Dr Anne Loweth    Room: Hux020, Tel:33054  
Teaching Team: Mrs Janet  Norton, Mrs Deborah  Goodall, Dr Annette  Shrive, Mrs Lisa  Smith, Mrs Linda  Flynn, Mrs Susan  Andrews, Dr Tracy  Lovatt,  Derek  Stobo  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 734414
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
Applied Environmental Science Major (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
None

Barred Combinations
None

Description

This module aims to give you an understanding of the UK health trends and the factors that affect these trends. Through clinical case studies and small group tutorials, you will explore why the UK has some of the highest incidences of certain diseases and conditions in Europe and consider what factors contribute to making them some of the most common and/or rising health problems faced by this country. This will include understanding the relevant socioeconomic factors as well as understanding the bioscience of the disease process and its diagnosis and management. You will also focus on what is being done by Government and the NHS to tackle these major health problems.
Aims
To gain an appreciation, via problem based learning, of the major health issues affecting the UK, to study a sample of these to understand the disease process or condition and the pathology tests associated with it, in particular with regard to recent developments in its diagnosis and/or management, and to consider what factors contribute to making them some of the most common and/or rising health problems faced by this country.
Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate that they have acquired coherent and detailed knowledge and understanding of the science underpinning the diseases and conditions encountered in the scenarios.

2. Discuss in detail the role of the pathology service in diagnosing and managing these conditions.

3. Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of medical and socioeconomic factors that affect trends in prevalence and individuals' susceptability to the conditions, such as genetics, lifestyle choices and social inequalities.

4. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data to make judgements on the impact of trends in prevalence on NHS resources.
Study hours
Tutorials: 20 h
Self-directed study: 130h
Description of Module Assessment
001: Essay weighted 25%
1000-2000 word essay, weighted at 25%
002: 2 Hour Exam weighted 75%
A 2 hour examination consisting of an unseen essay section plus 1 seen essay 2 hour examination
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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