Biomedical Science MSc

Our module is designed to enable you to understand fully the principles of pathology and to illustrate the required knowledge base and principles via case studies. These can be based on your specialist area or, by negotiation, in a different area. Examples of case studies are taken from all of the major organ systems. A full understanding of disciplinary methodologies both theoretical and research based will be developed. You’ll make a study of immunopathology and transplantation to illustrate the interaction of pathology and immunology. You’ll prepare a Portfolio of Evidence, indicative of your ability to reach Mastery, by carrying out a number of suggested but negotiable activities which are built around the Learning Outcomes as set out in the module guide. Self evaluation is an important part of the whole learning process, so you must back up your evidence by providing a critical reflective commentary that justifies the way in which you have approached, analysed, evaluated and reflected on the learning process. Negotiation and feedback on drafts is available via VLE, the distance-learning package on which the course is based. A number of activities are carried out in the workplace and aimed at evidence gathering coupled with improving employability skills appropriate to your work environment and thus of benefit to your employer. For suitably qualified students the module can also be taken on its own for CPD or other professional purposes.

This module enables the learning which you must undertake in order to provide a foundation for your post-graduate study; using subject related examples as tools for your learning. You'll learn to develop the style and techniques which are essential to your success in the MSc and to practice the assessment methods which are used throughout the course. You'll learn to appreciate the concept of Mastery and demonstrate the depth and systematic understanding of knowledge in applied areas and across areas and the ability to work with theoretical and research-based knowledge at the forefront of your academic discipline. You'll prepare a Portfolio of Evidence, indicative of your ability to reach Mastery, by carrying out a number of suggested but negotiable activities which are built around the Learning Outcomes of the module. Self-evaluation is an important part of the whole learning process, so you must back up your evidence by providing a critical reflective commentary that justifies the way in which you have approached, analysed, evaluated and reflected on the learning process. Your Portfolio of Evidence must clearly demonstrate autonomy, ability to utilise and manage the full range of learning resources, problem solving both individually and as part of a group and self evaluation. A number of activities are carried out in the workplace and are aimed at evidence gathering coupled with improving employability skills appropriate to your work environment. For suitably qualified students the module can also be taken on its own for CPD or other professional purposes.

This module is designed to help you develop a range of management skills that can be applied to your own work in any of the pathology specialisms. It is based on a scenario in which an accreditation visit to a laboratory has been failed. You will produce a business plan to correct the deficiencies identified and, in so doing, provide the evidence that you have achieved the learning outcomes. In the module guide, activities are suggested that will help you to achieve the outcomes. These are not compulsory and can be modified, subject to negotiation and feedback, to suit your individual needs. An important resource will be your own working environment and you are encouraged to make full use of all facilities and staff, not only within your own laboratory but also within other areas such as human resources and finance.

Here, you’ll gain skills to confidently carry out biomedical research by investigating the selection, application, analysis and evaluation of a range of research methods. You’ll consider ethical aspects and discover development and implementation of your future research project in biomedical science. You’ll prepare a portfolio of evidence and focus on self evaluation via critical reflection. You’ll also use work based activities in your exploration of applied research to benefit both you and your employer. For suitably qualified students our module can also be taken on its own for CPD or other professional purposes.

This module provides an opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and expertise to a subject specialism of your choice: Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Cellular Pathology, or Medical Microbiology. If your circumstances best suit a cross-disciplinary choice, that can also be accommodated. As some of the activities designed to demonstrate your achievement of the learning outcomes require practical knowledge and experience of your specialist subject area, you should be working in, or have access to, a relevant laboratory (such as a pathology laboratory, pharmaceutical company, clinical trials unit, industrial work facility etc.). In addition, you will need to seek specialist advice, not only from leading journals and books but also from other colleagues within your establishment. Contact with other academic centres and centres of clinical excellence are likely to be a valuable learning resource that should be utilised. You will be required to produce a Portfolio of Evidence that will provide proof that you have achieved the Learning Outcomes as listed in the module definition form. The module Canvas site provides a range of activities designed to help you gather appropriate evidence. Any compulsory activities must be performed as stated in the Canvas site because they have been designed to ensure that you have found and assimilated a broad range of relevant knowledge and that you can present it in a range of formats commonly used by Biomedical Scientists. For other activities, you are encouraged to negotiate any proposed changes in activity content or presentation manner with module tutors, and also to submit, for approval, plans outlining the work you intend to perform to achieve each activity. Self-evaluation is an important part of the whole learning process, so you must back up your evidence by providing a critical reflective commentary that justifies the way in which you have approached, analysed, evaluated and reflected on the learning process. The experience gained in this module will clearly enhance your employability, in terms of acquiring both subject specific knowledge and understanding, and Level 7 skills. For suitably qualified students the module can also be taken on its own for CPD or other professional purposes.

This module provides an opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and expertise to a subject specialism of your choice (Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Cellular Pathology or Medical Microbiology) within the context of disease diagnosis and subsequent treatment and control. If your circumstances best suit a cross-disciplinary choice, that can also be accommodated. As some of the activities designed to demonstrate your achievement of the learning outcomes require practical knowledge and experience of your specialist subject area, you should be working in, or have access to, a relevant laboratory (such as a pathology laboratory, pharmaceutical company, clinical trials unit, industrial work facility etc.). In addition, you will need to seek specialist advice, not only from leading journals and books but also from other colleagues within your establishment. Contact with other academic centres and centres of clinical excellence are likely to be a valuable learning resource that should be utilised. You will be required to produce a Portfolio of Evidence that will provide proof that you have achieved the Learning Outcomes as listed in the module definition form and the Canvas site. The module Canvas site provides a range of activities designed to help you gather appropriate evidence. Any compulsory activities must be performed as stated in the Canvas site because they have been designed to ensure that you have found and assimilated a broad range of relevant knowledge and that you can present it in a range of formats commonly used by biomedical scientists. For other activities, you are encouraged to negotiate any proposed changes in activity content or presentation manner with module tutors, and also to submit, for approval, proposals outlining the work you intend to perform to achieve each activity. Self-evaluation is an important part of the whole learning process, so you must back up your evidence by providing a critical reflective commentary that justifies the way in which you have approached, analysed, evaluated and reflected on the learning process. The experience gained in this module will clearly enhance your employability, in terms of acquiring both subject specific knowledge and understanding, and Level 7 skills. For suitably qualified students the module can also be taken on its own for CPD or other professional purposes.

This module supports you in the preparation and submission of a Masters stage dissertation or project. The work is rated at 60 credits at Level 7 and involves 300 hours of student commitment. A project proposal is submitted to the University for approval and ethical approval sought, as appropriate negotiation and feedback on drafts is available to all students via the LMS. The expectation is that projects are carried out in the workplace under the supervision of workplace supervisors but provision can be made for students who are unable to access this level of expertise in their workplace. A detailed module guide is available for students, supervisors and tutors. You will develop employable skills, which are appropriate to the work environment. The latter will benefit the employer.