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LSC-30100 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

LSC-30100 - Advanced Clinical Pathology
Coordinator: Tracy Lovatt Tel: +44 1782 7 34947
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

You will explore the role of Biomedical Scientists working in some of the more specialist disciplines across Clinical Pathology, including reproductive science, point-of-care testing, clinical genetics and toxicology. Case-based learning will allow you to work in small groups to explore some of the key challenges affecting public health across the UK, and will give you real insight into the relationship between research, clinical practice and national guidance.

Aims
To explore the role of specialist fields across Clinical Pathology, such as reproductive science, point-of-care testing, clinical genetics and toxicology in patient-focused healthcare.
To gain deep insight into some of the major health concerns affecting the UK today.
To emphasise the importance and application of existing and newly emerging biochemical and molecular techniques to improve patient outcomes.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically discuss the role of specialist disciplines across Clinical Pathology, including reproductive science, point-of-care testing, clinical genetics and toxicology in patient-focussed healthcare.: 1,2
critically evaluate scientific literature to explain trends in disease prevalence, underlying pathobiology of disease and clinical significance of biomarkers.: 1
evaluate the success of public health promotion and intervention schemes.: 2
discuss the relationship between research, clinical practice and national guidance.: 1
take responsibility for their own learning and reflect upon that learning: 3

Study hours

IN-SITU LEARNING ACTIVITIES
10x 2-hour interactive lectures
4x 1-hour tutorials
6 x 1-hour case-based learning tutorials
ASYNCHRONOUS DIRECTED STUDY
10x 6 hours engagement with asynchronous content
4x 4 hours preparation for case-based learning
INDEPENDENT STUDY
40 hours preparation of extended report
40 hours preparation for the assignment
20 hours preparation for the reflective diary
94 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Report weighted 40%
Extended Report (1250-1500 words)
This extended report requires students to: Identify and concisely describe a new emerging biomarker (250 words) Identify 5 relevant scientific publications Justify the relevance of each publication (500 words) Critically evaluate the findings of these papers to explain the clinical potential of the chosen biomarker, and suggest next steps (500-750 words).

2: Assignment weighted 40%
Case Report (1500-2000)
You will select one of the two cases explored in CBL and use it to address the following two questions. Discuss the role of a Biomedical Scientist in the patient pathway(s). Screening, Diagnosis, Monitoring and treatment evaluation. Critically evaluate the range and impact of public health promotion and intervention schemes.

3: Reflective Diary weighted 20%
Reflective Analysis (750-1000)
Choosing one of the topics or cases, reflect on your learning style, overall engagement and transferable skills.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. 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/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025