You will achieve the objectives of the module through a combination of formal contact (24h.) which will comprise an appropriate combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops and 126h. of directed/self-directed study comprising online information searches, reading appropriate literature and compiling a portfolio of evidence of your studies

This module provides an overview of the requirements for professional practice as a biomedical scientist and is an introduction to the co-terminus route through the BSc (Hons.) Biomedical Sciences degree. You will be made aware of, and research, your

- degree of professional autonomy and accountability (e.g. legal and ethical boundaries of your profession, equality issues, exercise of a professional duty of care, treat patient data confidentially, know the limitations of your competence and when to seek professional advice, recognise the need for effective self-management, understand your obligation to maintain fitness for practice and to pursue career-long self-directed learning).

- professional relationships (e.g. know the personal and professional limitations of your practice and be able to make referrals, understand the roles and relationships of other professional groups in the clinical setting and in social care).

Submission of a portfolio of evidence to include evidence of lectures / seminars attended and evidence of completion of directed tasks within the module. The tasks / evidence will be a sub-set of competencies identified in the IBMS's 'Certificate of Competence Registration Portfolio' (100%).


Additional Assessment Details:

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via written comments on submitted exemplar material.

Lecture theatre with suitable audiovisual aids.
Tutorial room
IT suite
Literature resources

Up-to date web sites and literature (books, articles, professional journals etc.) will be provided in the module handbook