| Unit name | Genomic Medicine |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SSCM30008 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Westbury |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
This is part of an intercalated BSc for Medical, Veterinary or Dental students |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Specific clinical applications of genomic knowledge, including topics such as clinical genetics of rare disorders, genomics of cardiovascular health and disease, genomics of allergy, eczema and asthma, behavioural and psychiatric genomics, cancer genomics, genomic prognosis and precision medicine.
After this component of the course, students will be able to:
1) identify examples of rare Mendelian disorders and describe their genomic basis
2) critically evaluate literature describing diagnostic strategies for rare Mendelian disorders
3) recall the findings from and critically evaluate studies of genomics of several exemplar traits
4) interpret the findings and clinical utility of any genetic epidemiology study
5) describe the genomic mechanisms of cancer risk and critically evaluate the role of tumour ‘omics in the diagnosis and management of cancer
6) describe the design and recall findings from studies of genomes of micro-organisms in human health
7) critically evaluate the use of genomic information for prognosis and precision medicine
8) discuss the practical and ethical implications of genetic counselling, screening, testing and modification
9) interpret economic evaluations and discuss the economic implications of genomic medicine
10) communicate genomic risk using patient-appropriate language
Methods of Teaching
This unit will adopt a blended learning approach, including a mix of interactive synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Where practical this will include some on-campus teaching, but all material will also be available for online learning.
Student Input
20 hours scheduled activities, 20 hours independent coursework, a proportion of an end-of-programme assessment, 150 hours independent study
Assessment Details
50% of the available marks will be allocated through in-unit coursework, with the remaining 50% allocated through an end-of-programme assessment
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. SSCM30008).
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 Faculty 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. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
