6B026B - Healthcare Innovation and Translational Medicine 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B026B | ||
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| Module Title: | Healthcare Innovation and Translational Medicine | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Science | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biology and Chemistry | ||
| Module Leader: | Aled Bryant | ||
| Module Team: | Sioned Owen, Martin Powell | ||
| 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: | 100572 - tissue engineering and regenerative medicine | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
Aim 1: To explore emerging scientific and technological innovations that are shaping the future of healthcare
Aim 2: To develop students' ability to critically evaluate and address complex clinical challenges from a multidisciplinary perspective
Aim 3: To build confidence in designing, communicating and defending innovative evidence-based, data-driven solutions to future health challenges, in professional settings
Content Summary
This module explores how clinicians and healthcare systems can respond to emerging and complex health challenges in a rapidly changing world. The module is structured around a series of real-world challenges, including ageing populations, metabolic disease, mental health, pandemics, and organ scarcity. Through a combination of asynchronous theory and interactive, workshop-based sessions, students will apply biomedical knowledge to clinical scenarios, focusing on patient-centred care, ethical decision-making, and health system constraints.
Across the module, students will engage in challenge-based activities that develop clinical reasoning, evidence appraisal, and the ability to make and justify decisions under uncertainty. These experiences support the development of a high-risk clinical trial proposal, where students design and defend an evidence-based health solution.
The module complements the wider course by bridging scientific understanding with clinical application, preparing students for graduate-entry medicine, clinical research, and healthcare careers through the development of critical thinking, professional judgement, and communication skills.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 56 |
| Direct Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Independent Study | 133.5 |
| Formative assessment | 40 |
| Summative assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate and integrate multidisciplinary scientific, technological and ethical considerations to propose innovative solutions to emerging clinical challenges. |
| LO2 | Communicate and defend evidence-based and data driven solutions effectively. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log | Students will be tasked with designing and writing a comprehensive research proposal, for a high-risk ethics clinical trial. Students will identify a relevant clinical problem, review current literature, and propose a scientifically robust and ethically-sound study. | 0 | 4500 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Individual Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Online) | Students will be assessed on their ability to articulate and defend their research proposal to an academic panel, responding to questions and justifying their decisions. | 25 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Individual Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Online) | ✔ | ✔ | |