Unit 1 · 3 credits · Level 3
Academic Skills for Science
Learning outcomes (3)
- Write a structured scientific laboratory report
- Apply Harvard referencing to scientific journal articles
- Interpret and present scientific data graphically
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Unit 2 · 6 credits · Level 3
Cell Biology and Molecular Science
Learning outcomes (3)
- Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell organisation
- Explain the regulation of the cell cycle and the consequences of its disruption
- Describe the mechanisms of receptor-mediated cell signalling
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Unit 3 · 6 credits · Level 3
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Learning outcomes (3)
- Describe the biochemical process of DNA replication and repair
- Explain the principles of PCR and gel electrophoresis
- Analyse a pedigree chart to determine an inheritance pattern
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Unit 4 · 6 credits · Level 3
Biochemistry
Learning outcomes (3)
- Explain Michaelis–Menten kinetics and enzyme inhibition
- Outline the key steps and products of glycolysis and the Krebs cycle
- Describe the biochemical role of coenzymes NAD+ and FAD in cellular respiration
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Unit 5 · 6 credits · Level 3
Microbiology
Learning outcomes (3)
- Describe the structure and growth kinetics of bacteria
- Explain mechanisms of antibiotic action and resistance development
- Identify laboratory methods for microorganism isolation and identification
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Unit 6 · 3 credits · Level 3
Immunology
Learning outcomes (3)
- Distinguish innate and adaptive immune responses
- Explain the clonal selection theory of adaptive immunity
- Describe Type I–IV hypersensitivity reactions with examples
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Unit 7 · 3 credits · Level 3
Haematology and Blood Science
Learning outcomes (3)
- Describe haematopoiesis and the maturation of blood cell lineages
- Interpret a full blood count (FBC) in the context of common haematological conditions
- Explain the ABO and Rhesus blood group systems and their clinical significance
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Unit 8 · 3 credits · Level 3
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Learning outcomes (3)
- Explain the molecular events in acute and chronic inflammation
- Describe oncogene and tumour suppressor gene mutations in cancer
- Outline the molecular pathology of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Unit 9 · 3 credits · Level 3
Laboratory Science Principles
Learning outcomes (3)
- Apply COSHH regulations to a laboratory risk assessment
- Explain the principles of ISO 15189 and laboratory quality management
- Describe the concept of measurement uncertainty in diagnostic testing
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Unit 10 · 3 credits · Level 3
Clinical Biochemistry
Learning outcomes (3)
- Describe the principles of spectrophotometry and immunoassay
- Interpret a clinical biochemistry panel (LFTs, U&Es, TFTs)
- Identify common interferences in clinical chemistry analysis
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Unit 11 · 3 credits · Level 3
Research Methods in Biomedical Science
Learning outcomes (3)
- Design a controlled laboratory experiment with appropriate hypothesis testing
- Apply t-tests and chi-squared tests to biomedical datasets
- Critically appraise a published biomedical science paper using CASP criteria
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Unit 12 · 3 credits · Level 3
Pharmacology
Learning outcomes (3)
- Explain pharmacokinetic parameters: Vd, half-life, bioavailability
- Describe the phases of clinical drug trials (I–IV)
- Apply a dose-response curve to explain agonism and antagonism
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Unit 13 · 3 credits · Level 3
Biotechnology and Genomics
Learning outcomes (3)
- Explain the mechanism and applications of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing
- Describe the workflow of next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- Identify applications of genomics in personalised medicine and diagnostics
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Unit 14 · 3 credits · Level 3
Ethics and Professional Practice in Science
Learning outcomes (3)
- Apply HCPC Standards of Conduct to a biomedical science scenario
- Explain the ethical issues raised by CRISPR germline editing
- Describe the research ethics governance framework in the UK
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Unit 15 · 6 credits · Level 3
Extended Research Project
Learning outcomes (3)
- Formulate a focused biomedical research question
- Conduct a structured literature review using scientific databases
- Write and present a 3,000-word biomedical research report
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