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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Apply knowledge of clinical biochemistry, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, cytopathology, haematology, histopathology, molecular diagnostics and transfusion science to formulate an outcome for a human disease case study.
Problem solve in groups.
Construct reasoned arguments for test selection in a case study setting using knowledge of common disease pathology, impact of lifestyle on human health, plus human life cycles and ageing.
Create reasoned arguments for diagnosis, treatment (including lifestyle changes, pharmacological, regenerative medicine or stem cell based therapies) and monitoring of a suggested disease.
Critically evaluate diagnostic data.
Present and defend a written portfolio of evidence to support a diagnosis.
In the Integrated Pathobiology module students will be taught in Lectures how to problem solve cases during the first two weeks of the module. The module will then use three clinical cases with information provided in facilitated tutorials over a five-week period and then a Diagnostic data analysis assessment of the data from the three cases will be submitted. A second group of three cases will then be used again with information provided in facilitated tutorials over a five-week period and then a portfolio of the evidence analysed submitted. The case histories provided will embrace pathophysiology, clinical biochemistry, DNA analysis, haematology, transfusion, transplantation, clinical immunology and clinical microbiology. Students will be provided with data and have to suggest what further information could aid the diagnosis during facilitated tutorial sessions. Group work sessions will also allow students to prepare for the next week and complete the Diagnostic data analysis and Case Studies Portfolio.
The content of this module has been mapped to the IBMS QAA Benchmark requirements for:
- Integrated Studies / Pathobiology (Clinical Laboratory Specialism) including causes and pathology of common diseases and the impact of lifestyle upon human health; investigation, diagnosis and monitoring of human diseases and the therapeutic strategies for these disease states; human life cycles and ageing; stem cells and regenerative medicine.
Initially during the first three weeks 6 x 2h Lectures will be delivered to cover the key concepts for the module. There will be 10 weeks of 20 x 2h facilitated tutorials (2 per week) used to provide students with case study information. Students will also undertake 10 x 2h group work sessions to allow analysis of information and preparation of assessments.
Lectures
Hours: 12
Intended Group Size: Full Cohort
Tutorials
Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: Max 15
Group work
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: Max 15
Guided independent study
Intended Group Size: Hours: 228
Further details relating to assessment
Post tutorial activities submitted through Moodle will facilitate ongoing formative assessment opportunities via lecturer or peer feedback.
The Diagnostic data analysis assessment will each be based on information provided for the first 3 clinical cases and will be submitted at the end of the first five-week block of facilitated learning in Mid-Semester 2.
The Case Studies Portfolio assessment will each be based on information provided for second 3 clinical cases and will be submitted at the end of the second five-week block of facilitated learning at the End of Semester 2.
Other Information
The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) professional body requires students to achieve a pass mark in all assessment components for modules that cover the clinical laboratory sciences subject areas including this one. Condonement/compensation will not be permitted for this module, that contributes significantly to the benchmark statement and have learning outcomes that students achieve that cannot be evidenced elsewhere for the accreditation of the degree.
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Level - 6
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -