BI2S213 - Biomedical Science in Practice 2 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BI2S213
Module Title: Biomedical Science in Practice 2
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Science
Module Leader: Sioned Owen
Module Team: Aled Bryant, Lewis Fall, Paul Summers, Harri Little, Charlotte Neath, Aaron Wall, Josephine Bradley, Cerith Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100265 - biomedical sciences
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

On successful completion students will acquire a variety of advanced technical and analytical skills such as data and information handling, safe laboratory practice and advanced biomedical techniques essential to being a biomedical scientist 

This module is delivered through practical sessions in order to further develop the practical and transferable skills required to be a successful Biomedical Scientist. 

In engaging with the module, students will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes: Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 1, 2,3 

Communication: Behaviour 1, 2, 3 

Leadership: Behaviour 1, 2 

Innovation and Enterprise: Behaviour 2, 3 

Project Management: Behaviour 2, 3 

Digital Literacy: Behaviour 1, 2 

The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor. 

Content Summary

Building on the foundations of the techniques established in the Biomedical Science in Practice (BI1S211) module students will have themed days, covering but not limited to, application of further specialised Biomedical Science techniques, including a molecular, in vitro , in vivo , haematology and diagnostics.. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical Classes and Workshops 48
Independent Study 100
Directed Study (including online independent learning) 52
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Data collection, analysis, interpretation using advanced Biomedical Science techniques
LO2 Communication of scientific techniques and principles to a diverse audience
LO3 Communication of scientific techniques and principles to a diverse audience

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD013411 Biomedical Science in Practice pre-requisite
MOD012882 Skills and Professional Development 1 pre-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Written Work 1 Laboratory report and lay person communication 0 3000 75 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 Personal reflection of the use of animals in research 0 1000 25 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Practical Written Work 1
Self Reflective Assessment 1

Reading List

Basic bioscience laboratory techniques : a pocket guide / Philip Bonner and Alan Hargreaves. 

Effective learning in the life sciences how students can achieve their full potential / edited by David J. Adams. Essential Laboratory Skills for Biosciences Mohammed Meah, Elizabeth Kebede-Westhead. 

Biomedical Sciences: Essential Laboratory Medicine Raymond Iles (Editor), Suzanne Docherty (Editor).