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Clinical Biochemistry 2 aims to develop your understanding of methods and principles in clinical biochemistry. This module focuses more on applied clinical biochemistry in specific disease states. We also take the opportunity to examine some aspects of laboratory automation and robotics in greater detail. Furthermore, we will study a range of instrumental techniques in a more holistic way. Seminars, workshops, lectures and class discussion will be used to stimulate acquisition of knowledge and analytical thinking with respect to the role the biochemistry laboratory plays in the care of patients.
To pass this module, you must be able to: understand the application of clinical biochemistry in specific clinical scenarios;
evaluate how pathology 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;
discuss, evaluate and challenge analytical strategy in modern clinical biochemistry; and
appraise the strengths and weaknesses of a wide range of analytical techniques in clinical biochemistry.
How are the modules structured? Ten, three-hour sessions including lectures, discussion and seminars/workshops.
Clinical Biochemistry 1 1. Investigation of kidney function 2. Acid base chemistry 3. Diseases of bone and connective tissue 4. Liver disease 5. Carbohydrate metabolism/diabetes 6. Lipid metabolism/vascular disease 7. Pituitary disease 8. Thyroid disease 9. Adrenal chemistry 10. Case study presentation
Clinical Biochemistry 2 1. Protein pathology 2. Biochemistry of malignancy
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3. Investigation of inborn errors and genetic disease
4. Biochemistry of nutrition 5. Clinical toxicology/TDM 6. Reproductive chemistry 7. Laboratory automation and robotics laboratory IT
8. Clinical biochemistry at the extremes of age and during pregnancy
9. Instrumental techniques 10. Poster presentation of a case study
Note: Clinical Biochemistry 1 and Clinical Biochemistry 2 may be taken in either order. Immunity in Health and Disease is a pre-requisite for Clinical Biochemistry 1.
How will I be assessed? These modules are assessed by means of coursework (weighted 50 per cent) and a three-hour written examination (weighted 50 per cent), which takes place in May or June.
Is there funding available? These modules are 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 careers as such a qualification is a requirement for moving into more senior positions within the NHS.
Haematology with Blood Transfusion 1 Haematology with Blood Transfusion 2
Study mode: modular Module length: one term Number of credits: 15 Campus: Colchester
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