Run by School of Medical Sciences

10 Credits or 5 ECTS Credits

Semester 1

Organiser: Dr Christopher Staples

The aim of this module is to effectively utilise the knowledge gained throughout the Biomedical Science course in Years 1 and 2 and to develop an in-depth understanding of the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and underlying molecular pathology of selected human conditions. Students are also encouraged to develop scientific writing skills.

This module will discuss a range of human diseases of diverse aetiology and pathology and include case studies relevant to each of the specialist pathology disciplines.

excellent

Category A (70%-100%):

An excellent student should demonstrate in-depth comprehension of the molecular pathology of selected human diseases.

Written answers should demonstrate a very high standard of scientific writing, as well as evidence of comprehension and independent thought. The work should be well-structured, written with clarity, and contain relevant coverage of accurate information as well as demonstrating significant evidence of background reading.

Extensive evidence of wider reading and independent critical thought is required for A+ and A* marks.

good

Category B (60%-69%):

A good student should demonstrate excellent factual knowledge of the molecular pathology of selected human diseases.

Written answers should demonstrate a high standard of scientific writing, as well as evidence of comprehension and independent thought. The work should be well-structured, written with clarity, and contain relevant coverage of accurate information. Little or no evidence of background reading.

threshold

Category D (40%-49%):

A threshold student may demonstrate a basic factual knowledge of the molecular pathology of selected human diseases, limited only to key concepts.

Written answers should demonstrate a reasonable standard of scientific writing. The work is poorly structured, and contains relevant coverage of partly accurate information, although a significant number of minor factual inaccuracies or conceptual errors are present.

C- to C+

Category C (50%-59%):

A less-engaged student should demonstrate reasonable factual knowledge of the molecular pathology of selected human diseases.

Written answers should demonstrate an acceptable standard of scientific writing, as well as evidence of comprehension. The work should be reasonably well-structured, and contain relevant coverage of accurate information although some minor factual inaccuracies or conceptual errors may occur.

1. Develop an in-depth understanding of the molecular pathology (etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis) of a range of selected human disease states, including genetics, cell biology and epidemiology where appropriate

2. Develop and improve scientific writing skills via discussion of human pathologies.

3. Develop skills of analysis and evaluation of peer-reviewed, published research articles concerning the pathophysiology of human diseases.

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	Pathophysiology Essay		30
	Final MSE-3016 exam		70

		Hours
Private study	Group meetings to discuss case studies. Preparation of group presentation. Revision for exam and for Biomedical essay topics.	82
Lecture	There will be an introductory lecture and a closing lecture. The intervening 7 two-hour lecture slots will each focus on a separate human disease.	18

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
• Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others