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

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

LSC-30041 - Biomedical Science and Pathology
Coordinator: Mirna Maarabouni Room: Third Floor Roo Tel: +44 1782 7 33679
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

LSC-20089

Description for 2023/24

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.

Aims
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.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/lsc-30041/lists

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

1: Case Study weighted 30%
Clinical Report
Students will choose one clinical scenario from a choice of three or four as the basis of their clinical report. The report is written in the style of a Pathology-based Biomedical Scientist writing to a clinical audience and should be no more than 2000 words.

2: Assignment weighted 20%
Patient information leaflet
The patient information leaflet should be based on the same clinical scenario that was used for clinical report. You can decide on a range of platforms to produce the leaflet. This could include a typical paper-based leaflet submitted as a Word document (one, double-sided A4) or a digital leaflet produced as a Sway document. The final product should also be accompanied by a brief justification form that addresses your main aim and how you have considered patient accessibility, credibility, formatting and style.

3: Online Tasks weighted 20%
Online test
This paper will be released as a timed test in Blackboard. Students will find a link to this test on KLE on the day of the assessment. Once started, students will be given 2 hrs to complete. This is 1 hour more than we expect most students will actually need. International students will be asked to notify the School if they need an extension due to different time zones. Questions cover Haematology and Transfusion Science. They are short-answer questions that reflect typical questions asked of practitioner Biomedical Scientists. All questions are compulsory . Students should pay careful attention to the number of points that each question is worth. In general, we would expect only one or two sentences for each point. Adjustments We have added an additional 1 hour to this test than is ordinarily needed to complete. By doing this, we do not expect that any student will require additional time due to dyslexia or disability.

4: Online Tasks weighted 30%
Online test
This paper will be released as a timed test in Blackboard. Students will find a link to this test on KLE on the day of the assessment. Once started, students will be given 2 hrs to complete. This is 1 hour more than we expect most students will actually need. International students will be asked to notify the School if they need an extension due to different time zones. Questions cover Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology. They are short-answer questions that reflect typical questions asked of practitioner Biomedical Scientists. All questions are compulsory. Students should pay careful attention to the number of points that each question is worth. In general, we would expect only one or two sentences for each point. Adjustments We have added an additional 1 hour to this test than is ordinarily needed to complete. By doing this, we do not expect that any student will require additional time due to dyslexia or disability.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024