This module will provide students with advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical biochemistry and the application of clinical biochemistry to the investigation of selected endocrine and metabolic disorders.
Students will gain advanced understanding and applied knowledge in the theory and practice of clinical biochemistry and a critical understanding of how biochemical investigations are employed to develop a clinical diagnosis.
The module places particular emphasis on understanding methods, existing and emerging, relevant to current clinical laboratory practice.
Lecture Programme will consist of selected topics from the following subject areas:
Analytical technologies and automated diagnostics- Scientific basis and use of the current major.platforms, role of laboratory Informatics.
Current developments and updates in biochemical tests and methodologies – Metabolic diseases, nutritional status, and Lipid analysis, Hormone and Tumour Marker assays, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology
Inborn Errors of Metabolism, maternal and neonatal screening – National and international screening programmes
Clinical chemistry at the extremes of age – Childhood and old age, biochemical investigation challenges
Theory, practice and application of emerging bioanalytical techniques.
The module theory content will be primarily delivered through lectures, case studies and student presentations. Teaching methods will incorporate online learning resources, tutorials, discussions, readings and self-directed learning.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |