| Unit name | Biomedical Sciences Lab Summer Programme |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPH10016 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Tasman |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
The unit is designed to offer students a wide exposure to a variety of laboratory skills and experiences within the biomedical sciences with a particular focus on preparing students for a future career in biomedical research. The unit consists of three main themes: an introduction to biomedical science techniques; exploring the systems of the body; and clinical and scientific inquiry.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
It is envisaged that the unit will help develop a wide range of skills required for the study of biomedical sciences, both laboratory based as well as transferable skills such as group work, problem solving and scientific communication.
An overview of content
The unit is taught via practical based laboratory sessions and skills-based symposia. The topics covered will include:
Biochemistry
Histology and Histopathology
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Physiology
The unit includes a group research project, whereby students use techniques and skills developed throughout the unit to design, carry out and analyse physiology based experiments. These are presented via an oral presentation towards the end of the week.
Trips may include:
Visit to the Edward Jenner museum Visit to the University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Symposia may include:
Careers and postgraduate study Biomedical sciences research symposium
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit (what you know, how you think and what you can do)
Students will explore scientific techniques which will promote their understanding of biomedical sciences. They will gain confidence in their independence by carrying out experiments and analysing data. The unit develops skills in scientific communication and critical analysis.
Students will be able to integrate scientific theory with practical application and the unit will promote further study and career opportunities in biomedical research at the university and beyond.
Learning Outcomes
Practical work in laboratories
Workshops in experimental design and data analysis
Careers and future prospects symposia
Oral communication session
e-learning using Blackboard, Digital Slidebox and OneNote
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
There will be an opportunity to take a formative MCQ exam.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
The unit will be assessed through a combination of coursework, content-based exams and a group oral presentation delivered in the final week.
Coursework (50%)
Reflective portfolio
MCQ exams (20%)
Group oral presentation (30%)
When assessment does not go to plan:
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. Reassessment is not possible for this unit.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PHPH10016).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
