1. Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge and understanding of the role of biomedical investigations across a range of specialities in the diagnosis and evaluation of disease, including the ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of clinical laboratory investigations and to provide an interpretation of these parameters.

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning

Analysis

2. Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge of underlying anatomical, physiological, homeostatic or genetic functions and dysfunctions and relate these to disease manifestation, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.

Knowledge and Understanding

Problem Solving

Application

3. Effectively communicate a critical evaluation of clinical laboratory results to a specialist audience with appropriate consideration of ethical scientific practice, management and limitation of data sets and good professional conduct.

Enquiry

Communication

Reflection

Clinical Case Book (50%)

Written interpretation of 3 different clinical cases with a clear focus on presenting and evaluating data from clinical investigations and on the interdisciplinary nature of diagnostic pathology.

1500 words (500 words per case)

Learning Outcomes 1, 2

Viva (Case Based Discussion) (50%)

20-minute case-based discussion focussing upon a single provided case study. Students will provide a short (5 minute) overview of their interpretation of the case with 15 minutes of questions and discussion by academic staff.

Learning Outcomes 1, 3

In this module students will demonstrate, apply, analyse and evaluate subject specific knowledge at an advanced level. Developing from their undergraduate knowledge and learning, students will critically evaluate clinical case studies through integration of underlying physiological and pathological factors, evaluation of clinical, physiological and laboratory parameters and application of evidence-based research to guide interpretation.

Cases will be multidisciplinary in nature and students will apply their understanding of infection, cellular, blood and genomic sciences alongside critical evaluation of individualised datasets to confidently discuss complex clinical information with a cross-professional audience, with appropriate nuance to understand scope of practice, uncertainty and appropriate clinical decision making. Consideration will be given to the role of diagnostics in innovative and alternative care settings, including developing trends within pint of care diagnostics, and how these can be safely and appropriately embedded within biomedical science practice and clinical decision making.

This module challenges you to apply and critically evaluate biomedical science at an advanced level, developing the expertise needed to interpret complex clinical cases with confidence. Building on your undergraduate learning, you will integrate their knowledge of physiology, pathology, and laboratory medicine to assess real-world case studies, using evidence-based research to guide interpretation and decision-making.

The module takes a multidisciplinary approach, requiring you to synthesise data from infection, cellular, blood, and genomic sciences. Through the critical evaluation of clinical, physiological, and laboratory parameters, you will gain the skills to communicate nuanced clinical information effectively across professional boundaries.

A key focus will be the ability to navigate uncertainty in diagnostic pathways, demonstrating an understanding of scope of practice, professional accountability, and the complexities of clinical decision-making. By the end of this module, you will be equipped to engage in high-level discussions within cross-professional teams, applying their expertise to drive patient-centred, evidence-based outcomes in laboratory medici

The module is delivered in a blended approach with of lectures and workshops which may be asynchronous as appropriate, study days on campus, specific exercises provided on Blackboard, and group-based discussions on Blackboard.

Across a range of cases, you will work with peers and academics to develop your understanding and practice of evidence-based decision making.

The delivery will include a case-based strategy and require your engagement with and discussion of clinical and laboratory data. Across a range of cases, you will work with peers and academics to develop your understanding and practice of evidence-based decision making.

Kumar, V., Abbas, A.K., and Aster, J.C. (2020) Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 10th edn. Philadelphia: Elsevier.

Strachan, T. and Lucassen, A. (2022) Genetics and Genomics in Medicine. 2nd edn. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Ahmed, N., Glencross, H., and Wang, Q. (2022) Biomedical Science Practice: Experimental & Professional Skills. 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Warford, A. and Presneau, N. (2022) Molecular Diagnostics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

A computer with microphone and camera or headset and access to the internet. Access to public databases and standard computer software. Access to the library.

Software suitable to support immersive and augmented 360-degree environments (eg ThingLink)