This module aims to introduce students to a hospital environment, as well as developing skills in Biomedical Science.
The module is a second year module; Part A, the Summer School, takes place after Year 1 Summer examinations.
The Summer School week at the University of Essex gives students an opportunity to have generic lectures and practical sessions. Students will have lectures and practical sessions in four major disciplines: Clinical Biochemistry, Cellular Pathology, Medical Microbiology and Haematology/Transfusion Science. These sessions will be delivered by the NHS staff as well as academics. This module also gives the opportunity to further develop practical and transferable skills.
Part B: Employability. Transferable skills and career planning are increasingly recognised as being of great importance to graduates. Students will develop skills and understanding of assembling CVs, completing application forms and preparing for interview. A range of internal and external expert speakers will run workshops and other activities. Students will be enabled to identify the skills required to meet their career goals through Professional Development Planning (PDP).
Learning Outcomes (including summer school, careers workshop and practicals).
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
1. Demonstrate practical and professional understanding of a range of Biomedical Science topics;
2. Show understanding of laboratory work associated with each of the four major BMS specialities: Clinical Biochemistry, Cellular Pathology, Medical Microbiology and Haematology/Transfusion Science;
3. Demonstrate engagement with Personal Development Planning (PDP);
4. Show competence and safe practice in laboratory work, including effective observations, measurements and accurate records;
5. Demonstrate skills in information retrieval, communication, data analysis and interpretation, numeracy, problem solving and team work.
- Module Supervisor: Aurelie Villedieu