How do biomedical scientists use knowledge of cellular and molecular characteristics to inform patient care in the NHS? What do human tissues look like at the microanatomical level? Cellular Pathology is the study of diseased cells and tissues. Molecular Pathology refers to the use of molecular methods to understand disease. Both are key clinical specialisms in the biomedical science field. You’ll gain theoretical and practical knowledge about key cellular and molecular pathology diagnostic techniques currently used in the NHS. You’ll also learn how these techniques are applied together and alongside other diagnostic tools. Your journey through the module will take you from understanding fundamental principles and procedures to using them in real-world clinical scenarios. You’ll be able to make sound, safe and evidence-based decisions about patient care. In line with IBMS requirements, point of care testing applications and quality management principles are embedded within the relevant module topics.
Lectures 28 hours
Workshops 4 hours
Online Test: Analysis of Experimental Results worth 40% - this assessment is pass/compulsory
Exam (2 hours) worth 60% - this assessment is pass/compulsory
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge and understanding of diagnostic techniques in Cellular Pathology and Molecular Pathology to a variety of real-world diagnostic scenarios, including near-patient testing.
2. Apply principles of Biomedical Science practice to solve problems encountered in Cellular Pathology and Molecular Pathology laboratory settings.
3. Apply knowledge and understanding about how relevant diagnostic techniques are implemented and practised within the NHS, including quality assurance practices.
4. Analyse and interpret experimental data relevant to diagnostic tests.
5. Apply knowledge of human microanatomy to identify a variety of healthy tissues and disease states.
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