MDCS41890 Principles of Lab Medicine

Academic Year 2021/2022

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

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Curricular information is subject to change

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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

70

Lab Report: Lab Reports Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30


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. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

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