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Core Module Information
Module title: Trends in Biomedical Sciences
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BMS10108
Module leader: Craig Stevens
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: You should have an understanding of level 9 molecular biology subjects. You should have an understanding of practical methods relevant to Biomedical Sciences. You should have the ability to evaluate and critically appraise scientific journal articles. AND AND Pre-requisite: [Module BMS09112] Molecular Biology of the cell
Description of module content:

You will be introduced to ground breaking technologies that are impacting society and changing the way we study biology and understand disease. You will investigate a selected contemporary topic within the Biomedical Sciences discipline (e.g. Stem cells, Genome editing, Immunotherapy), and identify and critically evaluate high quality and high impact research studies. You will communicate your findings by presenting a seminar and by synthesis of an impact case study. By the end of the module, you will have had the opportunity to learn about a number of cutting-edge research areas whilst developing your critical analysis and scientific communication skills.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of an area of current interest in the Biomedical Sciences.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theories, concepts and principles within modern Biomedical Sciences.

LO3: Use journal articles and additional methods of communication that are specialised and appropriate to Biomedical Sciences.

LO4: Offer professional level insight into the impact of Biomedical Sciences research on society.

LO5: Exercise autonomy and initiative for the development of the subject material under investigation.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Craig Stevens
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 9 A group tutorial will focus on discussing selected contemporary topics within the Biomedical Sciences discipline and the formative and summative assessment tasks.
Face To Face Lecture 18 Lectures will be delivered in person and recorded and uploaded weekly on the VLE to allow you to access at a time most suitable for you. The lecture recording will include subtitles/close-captioning. Lectures will focus on selected contemporary topics within the Biomedical Sciences discipline.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 10 You will work in small groups to prepare a bibliography on a topic of your choice that is directly linked to the module content.
Online Guided independent study 153 Each week reading materials and resources will be issued on Moodle (these will also be shared via the Module leganto list at the beginning of the module should you wish more time to engage with the materials). You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material which can be discussed during the seminar sessions. Resources to help you to read and take productive study notes created by the University's Academic Skills team can be accessed on the module moodle page.
Face To Face GROUPIND_STUDY 10 You will work in small groups to prepare and deliver an oral presentation on a topic of your choice that is directly linked 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
Report 80 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 2000 words You will write an impact case study covering one scientific research paper on a selected contemporary topic within the Biomedical Sciences discipline.
Oral Presentation 20 1~2~3~4~5 Week 10 HOURS= 5 minutes You will work in small groups to prepare and deliver an oral presentation on a topic of your choice that is directly linked to the module content.
Component 1 subtotal: 20
Component 2 subtotal: 80
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BMS10108 Trends in Biomedical Sciences
 

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