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BMS109   Introduction to Biomedical Science   (110 credits)

 
Year Running: 2017/2018
Credit level: F4
Pre-requisites for   APS351   BMS237   BMS239   BMS243   BMS243   BMS244   BMS245   CDL301   (when the module is running)
Co-requisites   BMS110  
Additional Information   May only be taken by those students taking BMSU02.

Description

This module comprises an integrated set of lectures, practical classes and tutorials designed to provide both an introduction to a wide range of topics in modern biomedical science, and also an opportunity to enhance students' practical, numerical, presentational, analytical and problem-solving skills. It will also constitute an underpinning for the Biomedical Science degree programme core Level 2 modules and Level 3 optional routes. Students will take lectures and practicals in selected areas of physiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology and pathobiology. Tutorial support will enhance student's abilities in critical analysis and presentational skills.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 797.0
Lab 129.0
Lecture 162.0
Tutorial 12.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 18 %
Exam 0.0 54 %
Other 0.0 28 %
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.