PG Credit Clinical Biochemistry CPD / Course details

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Analytical Methods

Course unit fact file
Unit code MEDN61901
Credit rating 15
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Semester 1
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

The unit will equip students with a knowledge and understanding of the theory and use of the main analytical technologies and diagnostic platforms employed in the Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory. The unit will also cover the use of internal quality control and external quality assurance, along with the role of point of care testing in laboratory medicine.

Aims

The unit aims to:

  • Provide students with a knowledge of the theory and understanding of the use of the main analytical technologies and diagnostic platforms employed by clinical biochemistry and other relevant blood science disciplines (e.g. genetics and immunology).
  • Equip students with the necessary foundations in the principles of analysis with an understanding of quality assurance processes and the clinical application of analytical techniques.

 

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Other 50%
Written assignment (inc essay) 50%

MCQ exam 50% / Written assignment 50%

Feedback methods

Marks will be provided online within 3-4 weeks of assessment deadline.

Study hours

Independent study hours
Independent study 150

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Helen Jopling Unit coordinator

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