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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

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
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:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate an appreciation of the methodology of biochemical testing and interpretation of clinical biochemical data.

LO2: Apply knowledge of the biochemical, physiological and biological mechanisms underpinning the appearance of a biomarker for a particular condition.

LO3: Apply knowledge gained to analyse, interpret and evaluate data derived experimentally and from clinical case studies to form a clinical diagnosis.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
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 Tutorial 15 Tutorials are face-to-face on campus. In these tutorials we will consolidate the lecture material and talk about certain aspects in more detail. You will also be given some questions and exercises to carry out before attending the tutorials.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 The practical classes are on campus. Here you will get hands-on experience and carry out experiments related to some of the topics covered in the lectures and tutorials.
Online Guided independent study 164 Guided independent study
Face To Face Lecture 15 Lectures are face-to-face on campus. Each week you will learn about a new topic relevant to the module content.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours During the exam period you will attend an on-campus exam. This exam will test your knowledge and analytical skills.
Laboratory report 40 3 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 words This report is based on the practicals which you will carry out during the trimester.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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

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