Techniques in Biomedical Sciences

Module code: BMD219

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1
Timetable:

Lecture
• Semester 1: Friday 9 am - 11 am

Lab
• Semester 1: Weeks 3, 5, 8, 10: Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 3, 5, 8, 10: Friday 2 pm - 5 pm

Contact: Prof Patricia Munroe
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: None

This module is restricted to students on BSc Biomedical Sciences. In this module you will improve your ability to handle information, to conduct independent study and to extract information from the scientific literature. The work will lead you to better appreciate understand the principles that underlie the techniques used in biomedical science research and analysis laboratories in academia and the NHS. You will cover a wide range of current techniques.
You will explore how technical innovations have driven scientific discovery and biomedical progress and the role of Life Science industry in development and automation of biomedical techniques. Through this you will gain a broader perspective on potential career pathways associated with innovation and enterprise.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 50.0% Examination, 50.0% Coursework
Level: 5