1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the principles, applications, and clinical relevance of laboratory investigations across biochemical, immunological, haematological, microbiological, molecular, and genetic domains.

Knowledge & Understanding

2. Diagnostic reasoning to interpret test results and select appropriate investigations, to support diagnosis and inform patient management

Application & Problem Solving

3. Critically evaluate laboratory data, diagnostic methodologies, and patient outcomes, and explain the collaboration required within an interdisciplinary team.

Critical Reasoning & Collaboration

4. Communicate diagnostic findings clearly to a professional audience, demonstrating professionalism, ethical awareness, and problem-solving in complex biomedical scenarios.

Communication

Personal Development & Entrepreneurship

1) In the data presentation/analysis students will analyse laboratory data to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of laboratory investigations, while critically evaluating diagnostic methodologies and articulating the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical decision-making.

2) The case-based discussion is a viva-style discussion based on a final practical case simulation.

Students will be supported in this assessment through engagement in advanced case analysis, collaborative peer discussion, independent research and reflective evaluation of decision-making processes throughout the module. Emphasis will be placed on professional judgement, integration of evidence and articulation of reasoning.

This module immerses you in the core disciplines of laboratory medicine—including biochemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics—to understand how test data informs diagnosis and patient care. Including:

Integrated application of laboratory disciplines—including biochemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology and transfusion science—in the investigation, diagnosis and monitoring of disease.

Principles, practice and interpretation of key diagnostic techniques, including imaging and visualisation methods, biochemical and immunological assays, haematological analysis, microbiological identification and molecular testing.

Use of near-patient / point-of-care testing and digital approaches within clinical pathways, with consideration of bioinformatics, data interpretation and quality assurance requirements.

Laboratory investigation of disease processes, including genetic conditions, infectious disease, metabolic and endocrine disorders, haematological malignancies, anaemias and thrombotic conditions.

Therapeutic and clinical decision-making: drug action, metabolism and toxicity; transfusion practice and patient blood management; lifestyle influences, ageing and treatment strategies across the lifespan.

How do laboratory results shape real-world clinical decisions?

This module immerses you in the core disciplines of laboratory medicine—including biochemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics—to understand how test data informs diagnosis and patient care. Using immersive case studies, you will develop confidence in data interpretation, patient blood management, diagnostic problem-solving, and ethical practice. By the end, you will appreciate the impact of laboratory medicine in guiding treatment and improving outcomes, equipping you for careers in clinical laboratories, research, and wider healthcare sectors

Sessions will include lectures, workshop activities, discussions, groupwork, drop-in support sessions.

Andrew Blann, N.A. (2022) Blood Science: Principles and Pathology. Second edition. Wiley.

Provan, D (Ed) (2018) Oxford Textbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation, Fourth Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK ISBN 9780198766537

Suitable rooming for group work and discussion

IT suite space with access to PCs