BIO6033 - Integrated Pathobiology

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

LO1 - 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.

LO2 - Problem-solve in groups.

LO3 - Construct reasoned arguments for test selection in a case study setting using knowledge of common disease pathology, the impact of lifestyle on human health, plus human life cycles and ageing.

LO4 - Create reasoned arguments for diagnosis, treatment (including lifestyle changes, pharmacological, regenerative medicine or stem cell-based therapies) and monitoring of a suggested disease.

LO5 - Critically evaluate diagnostic data.

LO6 - Present and defend a written portfolio of evidence to support a diagnosis.

Content:

This module allows you to navigate hypothetical case studies, from the first GP visit, through to the diagnosis and treatment plans. In the first few weeks, you will be taught how to extract key information from patient notes to direct you towards requesting specific laboratory tests plus therapies from the choices provided, that you will have learned about during your course. As you progress through the module, you will receive new information about the cases, such as hypothetical test results, more patient information, unusual results etc, which you will add to your case notes to build on the patient case. You will need to integrate and recall information you have learnt throughout the entire course (Years 1-3) to navigate the case effectively, and to provide a Diagnostic Data Analysis assessment for the mid-semester and a Case Study Portfolio at the end of the semester.

The case histories are designed to encourage you to apply your learned theoretical and practical knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical biochemistry, DNA analysis, haematology, pharmacology, transfusion, transplantation, clinical immunology and clinical microbiology.

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.

Learning and Teaching Information:

During the first three weeks, 6 x 2 hr Lectures (2 per week) will be delivered to cover the key concepts for the module and teach you how to problem-solve clinical cases to facilitate a diagnosis. You will need to call on the theoretical and practical knowledge gained during your studies to work through the case studies.
There will be 2 x 2 hr Facilitated tutorials per week for 10 weeks. You will be provided with two sets of three case studies to work through as part of a group, and self-directed independent learning as you build the cases and provide evidence for a diagnosis and treatment plan.
To support this module, you will undertake 10 x 2 hr Group work sessions to encourage peer learning, active discussion on the cases, develop problem-solving skills, communication skills and assessment preparation support.

Lectures
Hours: 12
Intended Group Size: Full Cohort (40)

Facilitated Tutorials
Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: Max 20

Group Work
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: Max 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 228

Further detail relating to assessment

Assessment tasks are designed to measure the extent to which you have satisfied the Level Learning Outcomes for your programme. Some modules, for example where there are professional body (PSRB) requirements, will also test for module-specific skills and knowledge.

Further details of assessment are available in the Assessment Handbook for your programme and in Assessment Briefs provided by Module Tutors.

Post-tutorial activities submitted through Moodle will facilitate ongoing formative assessment opportunities via lecturer or peer feedback.

The Diagnostic data analysis assessment will 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 be based on information provided for the 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.

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, which contributes significantly to the benchmark statement and has learning outcomes that cannot be evidenced elsewhere for the accreditation of the degree.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 6
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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