Biomedical Science

In time, health care scientists accumulate knowledge about a large range of disorders. Often, especially in the early days of experience, the acquisition of this knowledge is fragmented. This module component provides the opportunity to make a systematic, comprehensive study of a disorder. In addition to advancing your knowledge about the individual disorder, you'll come to realise what a disorder study is. This change in attitude to disorder study will remain with you. You'll be able to call on the generic aspect of the experience to guide your disorder studies in the future.

This module includes immunology, cancer biology, reproductive health, infectious diseases and medical genetics. It gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of the pathology and aetiology of these areas by investigating the philosophical concepts of biological systems in states of dysfunction. You’ll be encouraged to appreciate the inter-relations of the pathological sciences and how, for example, a genetic predisposition can increase an individual's risk of susceptibility to a specific cancer or immune disorder. This module also provides the opportunity to make a systematic, comprehensive study of a disorder.

This module develops your research skills and prepares you for your independent research project. Delivered through a blended-learning approach, you’ll study a range of statistical analysis relevant to biomedical science and the role of an evidence-based framework for the systematic review and dissemination of scientific research and information. This module will enable you to design experimental research which is ethically acceptable and become aware of moral issues highlighted by developments in science.

This modules provides you with the opportunity to study analytical and research techniques used in biomedical science practice at masters level. The taught content covers essential analytical and research techniques relevant to the practice of modern biomedical science, enabling you to develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current techniques. You'll be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of biomedical analytical and research techniques, their application and limitations.

This module enables you to complete an independent piece of research which is allied to your specialism, employment aspirations and specific academic interests.

This module will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the pathological basis of disease and the use of histopathology. You'll gain knowledge of sampling and dissection techniques and block selection for non-malignant disease diagnosis. The module will introduce the range of additional tests used in cellular pathology in the diagnosis of non-malignant disease and evaluate new treatments for non-malignant disease processes. You'll learn about the autopsy process and evaluate underlying principles of consent, ethical and regulatory issues.

This module looks at the normal roles of red cells, white cells and platelets in haematological processes, and the changes in these roles in disease.

In this module you'll study human infectious diseases in depth, covering essential concepts whilst critically appraising current published knowledge in each topic area. Regular use is made of journal articles to develop, through discussion, the ability to analyse and critically evaluate published information. You'll gain confidence in evaluating new knowledge and strategies for characterising disease and will be better equipped to judge the relevance of new methods in current biomedical practice.

This module provides you with the opportunity to study clinical biochemistry at masters level. You'll cover essential concepts relevant to the practice of modern clinical biochemistry, enabling you to develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current biochemistry practice. You'll be expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of general clinical biochemistry and originality in the application of knowledge to clinical problem solving.

This module will provide you with knowledge of performing pre-transfusion testing, identifying additional testing relevant to the sample under investigation, reporting results and translating these results into the clinical context of the patient.