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Module title: Clinical Biochemistry (Hong Kong)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BMS09605
Module leader: Nicole Payton
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

Types of clinical biochemical tests; reference ranges; concept of biomarkers; biochemical basis of clinical biochemical tests for disorders of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, liver disease, thyroid dysfunction, other endocrine gland disorders, kidney disease, myocardial infarction; therapeutic drug monitoring; tests for performance enhancing drugs.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Demonstrate an appreciation of the methodology of biochemical testing andinterpretation of clinical biochemical data
LO2: Apply knowledge of the biochemical, physiological and biological mechanismsunderpinning the appearance of a biomarker for a particular condition.
LO3: Apply knowledge gained to analyse, interpret and evaluate data derivedexperimentally and from clinical case studies to form a clinical diagnosis.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 3, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Nicole Payton
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 15
Face To Face Tutorial 12
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2.5
Independent Learning Guided independent study 164.5
Total Study Hours199
Expected Total Study Hours for Module199


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 40 3 8 , WORDS= 2000
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1,2 & 3 14/15 HOURS= 02.00
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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BMS09605 Clinical Biochemistry HK
 

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