Professional/Short course Infection and Disease

Entry year
2025/26
Course code
USSKA7301
Application
University
Level
Professional/Short Course
School
School of Applied Sciences
Campus
Frenchay
Duration
Nine months
Delivery
Online and practical sessions
Course Director
Dr Shona Nelson

BSc(Hons) Biomedical Top-up

Introduction

Modules can be offered either individually or collectively if you have had your first degree evaluated by the IBMS and require further Top-up studies in order to complete the educational requirement for IBMS accreditation.

This 30 credit Infection and Disease module aims to introduce the main disciplines in biomedical science: cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, clinical immunology, haematology, transfusion science, clinical genetics and medical microbiology.

As well as developing an understanding of specific diseases and their laboratory investigation, you will be encouraged to integrate your knowledge in these core areas, providing a solid foundation for future system-led learning.

For an applicant looking to top-up an undergraduate degree to obtain an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accreditation, please refer to the Biomedical Science module top-up for IBMS/HCPC accreditation for more information.

Structure

Content

The outline syllabus for this module typically covers:

  • Disease
  • Haematology
  • Diseases of the liver and diabetes
  • Carcinogenesis and neoplasia
  • Acute and chronic inflammation
  • Cells and tissues of the immune system
  • Cellular injury and death
  • Cytogenetics and disease
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Introductory microbiology
  • Microbial interactions
  • Medical microbiology

Learning and Teaching

The module will be delivered as a series of key online lectures, online tutorials and practical classes (online and in laboratories).

Self-directed study will be used to encourage you to develop your understanding of the biology and pathology of disease.

Assessment

Assessment will include the following:

  • Examinations (online with a 24 hour window for completion):
    Two online examinations, one at the end of semester 1 and the other at the end of semester 2, will assess the material covered in their respective semesters.
  • Poster based on the interpretation of an extended simulated case study and essay (500 words).

Features

Study facilities

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Prices and dates

Supplementary fee information

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Dates

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How to apply

You are required to apply online for your CPD modules, which you can take as stand-alone courses or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.

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Extra information

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

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