www.essex.ac.uk/bs | Biological Sciences
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.
Why take Clinical Biochemistry 1 and Clinical Biochemistry 2? These modules, along with our other postgraduate modules in biomedical science, are designed to give biomedical scientists working in NHS laboratories the opportunity to develop their skills and enhance their careers. All our biomedical science modules were developed in collaboration with local hospitals, and teaching is delivered by a number of specialist lecturers brought in from the NHS on a part-time basis, as well as by staff in our School. You will need to obtain a maximum of one half-day’s release from work per week in order to take the modules, as teaching for each module is scheduled to take place on Mondays only, for three hours between 3pm and 8pm†
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Credits obtained in these modules and our other postgraduate biomedical science modules may be used towards an award of study, such as an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate.
What will I learn? These modules are designed to provide you with the opportunity to extend your knowledge and understanding of the clinical significance of laboratory results in the investigation, diagnosis and monitoring of disease.
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Please note that these details are correct at time of going to press but are subject to change.
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Clinical Biochemistry 1 focuses on the physiology investigated in clinical biochemistry. Seminars/workshops will be used to demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology of disease and the important role the biochemistry laboratory plays in the care of patients.
The main aims of the module are to develop an in-depth understanding of clinical biochemistry and to develop critical evaluation skills in assessing methods and techniques applied in clinical biochemistry and the significance of results in disease and health.
To pass this module, you must be able to: demonstrate a good understanding of the biochemical basis of disease;
critically analyse investigative strategies in clinical biochemistry;
evaluate how clinical biochemistry contributes to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease;
evaluate the sensitivity, specificity and limitations of pathological techniques applied in the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of disease.
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