6B010B - Biomedical Research and Innovation 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B010B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Biomedical Research and Innovation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Science | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biology and Chemistry | ||
| Module Leader: | Aaron Wall | ||
| Module Team: | Sioned Owen, Aled Bryant | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2032 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 33 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100345 - biological sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
Develop student’s practical skill in line with working biomedical scientists via more complicated practical procedures
Improve data analysis and interpretation skills, allowing for more robust scientific communication and presentation
Begin to develop students into independent researchers by considering the wider scientific challenges and the role of the funding body
Content Summary
This module allows you to apply the practical and scientific skills developed throughout the course to current questions in biomedical research, reflecting the role of biomedical scientists in industry, academia and the NHS. You will build on your existing laboratory experience by carrying out more advanced experimental procedures while developing independence, troubleshooting skills and critical scientific enquiry.
Alongside practical laboratory work, you will further develop your digital, data analysis and interpretation skills. You will learn how to evaluate and communicate scientific findings effectively, presenting and discussing your data in a range of professional formats. The module also encourages you to consider the wider impact of biomedical research and how scientific evidence can be used to engage funding bodies and support progress in healthcare and medical innovation.
Through research-focused activities, you will strengthen your ability to work independently, solve problems and critically evaluate scientific evidence within a biomedical context.
The module is aligned with the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accreditation requirements and provides opportunities for you to develop material that can contribute towards an IBMS-aligned professional portfolio.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 56 |
| Digital Guided Learning | 10.5 |
| Independent Study? | 113.5 |
| Formative Assessment | 60 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Investigate specific biomedical science questions by applying a range of advanced genetic, molecular, microbiological and cellular laboratory techniques to generate experimental data |
| LO2 | Critically analyse, interpret, evaluate, and present experimental data obtained from the laboratory and formulate appropriate conclusions; recognising methodological limitations and future research potential. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | Recorded Oral or Poster Presentation of Practical Data (Student Choice) Students to select one of the practicals attended during the module, will present their data via a poster or recorded oral presentation, and disseminate their conclusions. | 15 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log | Students will be tasked with developing a research proposal, framed as a expression of interest grant application for an innovative solution to a contemporary or emerging healthcare problem. Students will identify a relevant health challenge, critically review current scientific literature, and propose a scientifically robust and ethically sound approach or intervention. Students will be expected to outline the scientific rationale, proposed methodology or design, feasibility, risk considerations, costings and ethical implications of their proposed solution, alongside consideration of translational potential and impact | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log | ✔ | ✔ | |