R. Luxton (2008) Clinical Biochemistry 2nd edition. Scion Publishing Ltd
ISBN 978-1904842415
C. Pallister (2008) Haematology 2nd edition. Scion Publishing Ltd.
ISBN 978-1904842392
J.Overfield, M. Dawson & D. Hamer (2007) Transfusion Science 2nd edition. Scion Publishing Ltd ISBN 978-1904842408
J. Cook (2006) Cellular Pathology 2nd edition Scion Publishing Ltd ISBN 9781904842309
W.J. Marshall & S. K. Bangert (2008) Clinical Chemistry 6th edition. Mosby
ISBN 978-0723434559
Gaw, A et al (2008) Clinical Biochemistry : An Illustrated colour text 4th Revised Edition Churchill Livingstone ISBN 9780443069321

Lecture room
Internet linked PC
Library

A series of formal lectures/seminars (14 hrs) where core material will be presented will be supported by directed learning, tutorial/workshops (4-6 hrs) and directed learning activities. The Independent Study time will be used to read around the topics and to prepare for the assignments.

Key disciplines in Biomedical Science other than microbiology and some immunology will be introduced and developed within this module. These disciplines are haematology, transfusion science, clinical chemistry and pathology/histology. Areas covered in other parts of the curriculum with specific material associated with these disciplines will be brought together to ensure that theory and practice for each is examined in a diagnostic capacity.
Formal study of each area will be made following a general introduction considering the normal versus diseased state and an appreciation of the importance of differentiating these (awareness of reference ranges, normal appearances). The importance of standard procedures and practice will be considered.
Relevance and practice for each will be covered via seminars delivered by specialist practitioners within the field, as a consequence the focus of the areas may change due to topical interest. Additional content will be provided via distance learning, appropriating suitable interactive web based activities

Students will be required to complete 3 pieces of summative assessment.
40% in class unseen test of multiple choice and short answer questions (1.5 hours) (1, 2)
30% portfolio of evidence of completion of directed tasks set within the module Semester 1 (1-4)
30% portfolio of evidence of completion of directed tasks set within the module Semester 2 (1-4)

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via
Specimen test questions will be provided to allow formative feedback to be given.
Feedback from the first portfolio submission