Core Module Information
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
2024/5, 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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 15 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2.5 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 164.5 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


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

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BMS09605 Clinical Biochemistry HK