Biological Sciences |
www.essex.ac.uk/bs Modern Techniques in Biomedical Science 2
Study mode: modular Module length: one term Number of credits: 15 Campus: Colchester
Typical entry requirements A relevant professional qualification and current registration with the HPC
Lower Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or relevant professional experience and qualifications that demonstrate ability to study at Masters level
Currently employed in a relevant field of practice
Where appropriate an English language requirement of TOEFL (570) or IELTS (6.5)
Alternative degrees and other professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
How will I be assessed? This module is assessed by coursework.
Is there funding available? This module is included in our University’s CPD portfolio. Funding might be available from your employer and the NHS East of England.
What career opportunities are there? All practising biomedical scientists must be registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). As a condition of HPC registration all members of the registered workforce have to provide evidence that they participate in a CPD scheme. Those who obtain a Masters via credit accumulation will have the chance to progress with their career as such a qualification is a requirement for moving into more senior positions within the NHS.
What will I learn? The aim of this module is to give an insight into how a range of diagnostic tools can be used to detect diseased state at cellular level. Hence this module will allow you to appreciate the advantages, limitations and applications of a range of biomedical techniques such as cell separation techniques, molecular and cellular imaging and spectroscopic analysis of tissues. The current advances and future aspects of biomedical science encountered in the working environment will also be highlighted. This module consists of three parts:
Cell Separation Techniques There is considerable interest in the development of cell-based immunotherapies in various clinical conditions. Using monoclonal antibody probes, membrane-bound cell surface receptors are separated into cell sub-populations. Sources of cells include peripheral blood mononuclear cells or cells kept in a tissue culture environment. Techniques include leucophoresis in allogenic bone marrow transplantation, fluorescence-activated cell sorter (FACS) in leukaemia and AIDS, and
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