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MDCS41890

Academic Year 2024/2025

Principles of Lab Medicine (MDCS41890)

Subject:
Medicine Clinical Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Deborah Wallace
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The goal of this module is to enable students to learn how biological measures are used as endpoints in clinical research. The module will emphasise the practical requirements of using biological samples to identify endpoints

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Gain an appreciation and understanding of sample management in the clinical research context, from sample collection through to sample analysis and data reporting.
Understand the theory of biological material preservation.
Understand the infrastructure and systems needed to develop a biorepository.        
Be able to develop sample management and analysis plans.   
Understand the relevance and importance of biomarkers as endpoints in clinical research.
Develop a full understanding of the methodologies of biomarker development and validation.      
Understand the technologies used in biomarker analysis, in both clinical research and normal clinical practice.     
Gain practical experience in sample handing, processing and analysis.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

55
Practical

25
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Total

210

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
active / task based learning
lectures
laboratory practicals

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Lab Reports Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

 No
Exam (In-person): Written exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

80

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

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