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Brief description of aims and content
This is an advancement of the foundational knowledge gained in year one. The module focuses on the use of biochemical body components in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and investigation of disease. Basic scientific knowledge of biochemistry and physiology and other basic sciences will be applied to reflect on the clinical setting. Some revision of basic principles will occur during the module to extend students skills in practical clinical problem-solving. The module is an introduction to biochemical changes occurring in important diseases.
The student also acquires skills in carrying out and interpreting clinical chemistry tests.
Learning Outcomes
A.Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
- List and describe the metabolic changes that occur in disease;
- List and the measuring methods for the principal elements involved in the laboratory diagnosis in clinical chemistry.
B.Cognitive / Intellectual skills / Application of Knowledge
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
- Correlate metabolic changes with the pathogenesis if disease.
C.Communication / ICT / Numeracy / Analytic Techniques / Practical Skills
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
- Carry out current assays and laboratory tests in clinical chemistry;
- Interpret the results of assays and laboratory tests in clinical chemistry.
D.General transferable skills
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to: