On successful completion of this module you will be able to fulfil the learning outcomes:
Demonstrate an understanding of the integrated nature of diagnostic assessments conducted on patients and/or patient samples
Blood and Tissue Sciences
Review the mechanisms responsible for disease and disorders in the human body.
Demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology, investigation and diagnosis of selected diseases.
Demonstrate an understanding and experience of the application of clinical biochemistry methods used to investigate acute disorders of major organ function.
Demonstrate an understanding and experience of safe handling and preparation of human blood and tissues for microbiology, viability and/or compatibility testing.
Demonstrate an understanding and experience of the application of molecular, immunological and serological methods used to assess transfusion and transplantation viability and/or compatibility in common medical disorders.
Develop the ability to integrate the specialist areas of biomedical science into the context of a coherent case study approach.
Immunology and Disease
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the cellular and molecular aspects of immunology.
Distinguish the role of humoral and cellular mechanisms in response to a wide spectrum of pathogens and antigens.Recognise how antibodies and effector cells cause tissue damage in selected immune mediated diseases.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the role of the immune system in blood transfusion and transplantation.
Associate particular symptoms with selected diseases of the immune system.
Evaluate important laboratory immunological techniques and their theoretical bases.
