PE4S247 - Principles of Medical Genomics and Multiomics 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4S247
Module Title: Principles of Medical Genomics and Multiomics
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Community and Professional Practice Nursing
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Nursing Practice
Module Leader: Karl New
Module Team: Martha Castano-Betancourt, Sangeeta Khatter, John Giannios
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

Develop a critical understanding and knowledge of core concepts in medical genomics and multiomics.

Content Summary

Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Molecular and Cellular Genetics
DNA and RNA Epigenetic Modifications
Inheritance Types of Genetic Disorders
NGS and PCR based Molecular Pathology or Molecular Diagnostics
Multiomics Approaches to Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases
Translation of Genomic Medicine into Clinical Practice

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 100
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the core concepts of medical and health genomics and multiomics
LO2 Demonstrate an ability to translate genomic data into clinical actionability

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject or Case-based scenarios and discussion forum related to principles of medical genomics and multiomics 0 2400 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals or 0 1200 10 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources or Completion of an individual/group task related to principles of medical genomics and multiomics 0 1200 20 No 40
Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) Online External Examination 1 A test of knowledge and understanding through questions not known to the candidate prior to the examination. Delivered online and time constrained to normally not more than 3 hours, the examination is set externally (e.g. EASA, ICAEW) and delivery is not managed by Academic Registry or End of module examination related to principles of medical genomics and multiomics 60 N/A 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Case study 1
Self Reflective Assessment 1
Project 1
Online External Examination 1

Reading List

Core Course Reading:

 

Textbooks:

Firth, H.V. and Hurst, J.A., (2017). Oxford Desk Reference: Clinical Genetics and Genomics. Oxford University Press.

 

Websites:

NHGR

Medline Plus: Genetics Home Reference

 

Journals:

Human Genomics

New England Journal of Medicine

Journal of Medical Genetics

Clinical Genetics

 

Each module reading list will consist of up-to-date peer-reviewed journal articles and studies that are continually refreshed as guidelines change and new treatments and technologies emerge.

 

The list is compiled during the authoring of each module to ensure currency.

 

Additional reading resources are supplemented by the tutors during the running of the module.