International College of Business and Technology Programme Handbook BSC Bms 7

International College of Business and Technology
Franchise Partnership
Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

One Year Full Time Top Up Programme
Programme Handbook
2022-2023
This handbook has been prepared by the programme team at ICBT Campus in conjunction with the Cardiff Metropolitan University.
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recorded or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the International College
of Business & Technology Ltd & Cardiff Metropolitan University
The International College of Business & Technology Ltd & Cardiff Metropolitan University wishes to emphasise that, while every
effort is made to ensure accuracy, the material in this Handbook is subject to alteration or amendment in the light of changes in
regulations or in policy or other necessity.
Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor
Welcome to Cardiff Metropolitan University’s new Student Handbook and congratulations! If you are reading this you are either
preparing to study a Cardiff Metropolitan University programme or are already a Cardiff Metropolitan University student. Thank you
for choosing to study with Cardiff Metropolitan University. We are sure you will find the experience most worthwhile and enjoyable.
The purpose of this Handbook is to provide you with all the necessary basic information you need as a student of Cardiff Metropolitan
University and to tell you about the type of services available. You are not expected to read it from cover to cover in one go, but to
use it as a reference guide when you need information. Specific details about your chosen programme of study are sent to you
separately. You will also receive additional information when you enrol and participate in the induction process at the beginning of
your first term.
Without students Cardiff Metropolitan University would not exist! We try to take every opportunity to listen to and take notice of your
views. At the same time, you have a responsibility to make use of these various opportunities, as this can be a most valuable part
of your university experience. This is your university. Please make use of all the services and facilities we offer. If you have concerns
or worries about anything please ask or seek advice. Relevant phone numbers, email addresses and web sites are included
throughout this Handbook. Do please use our web site (www.cardiffmet.ac.uk); it will provide you with all the information you should need.
Professor Cara Carmichael Aitchison
Cardiff Metropolitan University Vice-Chancellor and Principal

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 7
WELCOME ...........................................................................................................................................7
WELCOME MESSAGE - PROGRAMME DIRECTOR ........................................................................8
WELCOME MESSAGE - PROGRAMME LEADER - ICBT Campus ..................................................8
ICBT CAMPUS .....................................................................................................................................9
MISSION AND VISION ........................................................................................................................9
CONTACT INFORMATION OF YOUR STUDY CENTRE ............................................................... 10
STUDY CENTRE SCHEME OF WORK/TIMETABLE ...................................................................... 11
VERY IMPORTANT .......................................................................................................................... 11
CHECKING YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS .................................................................................. 11
COMMUNICATION VIA EMAIL .................................................................................................... 12
PROGRAMME STAFF .......................................................................................................................... 13

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR .............................................................................................................. 13
PROGRAMME LEADER- ICBT Campus.......................................................................................... 13
TEACHING STAFF ........................................................................................................................... 13
PROGRAMME INFORMATION ................................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

PROGRAMME AIMS .......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES........................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR 2018-2019................................................................................ 22
MODULE DESCRIPTORS ................................................................................................................ 22
Campus .......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
PROGRAMME REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................... 40
PROGRAMME AWARD .................................................................................................................... 40
PROFESSIONAL REQUIRMENTS .................................................................................................. 40
EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................ 40
HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................................................ 40
DRESS CODE .............................................................................................................................. 40

LEARNING AND TEACHING ................................................................................................................ 41
ASSESMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 41
ASSESSMENT METHODS .......................................................................................................... 41
MODULE EVALUTIONS .............................................................................................................. 42
ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION .......................................................................................................... 42
REFERENCING ............................................................................................................................ 42
ASSESSMENT TURNARROUND .................................................................................................... 42
ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK ............................................................................................................. 43
ASSESSMENT GRADES ............................................................................................................. 43
RE-ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................... 43
EXTENSIONS AND MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES ................................................................... 44
EXTENSIONS ............................................................................................................................... 44
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES ................................................................................................ 44
ASSESSMENT AND QUAITY ASSURANCE ................................................................................... 45
IS MY MARK FAIR ....................................................................................................................... 45
MODERATION ............................................................................................................................. 45
EXTRENAL EXAMINAR ............................................................................................................... 45
EXAMINATION BOARD ............................................................................................................... 46
CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION ........................................................................................................ 46
PLAGARISM AND COLLUSION ...................................................................................................... 47
REVIEW OF PROGRAMMES ............................................................................................................... 47

COMMITTEES .................................................................................................................................. 47
PROGRAMME COMMITTEES..................................................................................................... 47
STUDENT STAFF LIAISON COMMITTEES ................................................................................ 48
LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE ................................................................................ 48
RESEARCH ........................................................................................................................................... 48
ETHICS ............................................................................................................................................. 49
ETHICAL APPROVAL....................................................................................................................... 49
ENROLLENT ......................................................................................................................................... 49
INDUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 50
FEES ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
ATTENDANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 50
SUSPENSION OF STUDIES ................................................................................................................. 51
WITHDRAWING STUDENTS ................................................................................................................ 51
PERSONAL TUTORS ........................................................................................................................... 52
ICBT ONLINE IT SERVICES ................................................................................................................. 52

PERSONAL E-MAIL ACCOUNTS .................................................................................................... 53
DISABILITY ........................................................................................................................................... 53
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................................. 53
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ............................................................................................................ 54
STUDY CENTER STUDENT SERVICES.............................................................................................. 54
STUDY CENTER RESOURCES ........................................................................................................... 54
STUDY ROOMS..................................................................................................................................... 54
PERSONAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 54
SOCIAL MEDIA ..................................................................................................................................... 55
CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................................................ 55
SMOKING .............................................................................................................................................. 57
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES .................................................................................................................... 57
HARRASSMENT AND BULLYING ....................................................................................................... 57

INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing to study at International College of Business & Technology (ICBT) on the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
one-year top-up programme in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University and we are sure that you will find the experience
most worthwhile and enjoyable. The purpose of this Programme Handbook is to provide you with all the necessary basic information
you need as a student of ICBT Campus and to tell you about the type of services available. You are expected to read and understand this
document and also to use it as a reference guide when you need information. You will also receive additional information when you
enrol and participate in the induction process at the beginning of your first term.
We try to take every opportunity to listen to you and take notice of your views. At the same time, you have a responsibility to make
use of these various opportunities, as this can be a most valuable part of your academic experience. This is your institution; please make
use of all the services and facilities we offer. If you have concerns or worries about anything, ask or seek advice. Relevant phone
numbers, email addresses and web sites are included throughout this Handbook. Use the web site (www.icbtcampus.lk); to obtain
additional information needed.
ICBT is proud to collaborate with Cardiff Metropolitan University as a partner in offering this program. We hope that you will feel
part of the institution and take the opportunities to interact with our learning community whenever possible. Aside from studies, our
learning community get themselves involved in many other extra-curricular activities. Getting involved in them will facilitate a
complete graduate experience.
WELCOME MESSAGE - PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
My name is Dr Sally Hicks and I am the Programme Director of the BSc Biomedical Science programme at Cardiff Metropolitan
University. On behalf of all the teaching team, both in Wales and in Sri Lanka, I’d like to welcome you onto the programme and all
the team are looking forward to working with you over the duration of your studies. This programme handbook has been designed
to give you all the information you need to know about University procedures and the programme, and we hope you find it useful.
We suggest you spend some time navigating this document and making yourself familiar with the processes and procedures that
may impact on your time with us.
You might also find it useful to start following us on Twitter (@CSHS_BMS_4 for Year 1 students, @CSHS_BMS_5 for Year 2
students and @CSHS_BMS_6 for Year 3 students), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cardiffmetBMS) and Instagram
(cardiffmet_bms)
I look forward to meeting and working with you during your time as a student on a programme delivered by the School of Sport and
Health Sciences and ICBT.
Dr Sally Hicks
Programme Director for BSc Biomedical Science
WELCOME MESSAGE - PROGRAMME LEADER - ICBT Campus
Welcome to ICBT, International College of Business and Technology! We warmly welcome you as you embark on this inspiring and
challenging journey ahead. It is our utmost desire to facilitate everything possible to make your Biomedical Science educational
experience meaningful and prosperous. All our faculty members of Department of Biomedical Science are committed experts who are
willingly looking forward in supporting you to create your unique success-story starting from ICBT. Hence we will be available to guide
and support you as you growth in the field of Biomedical Science in whichever the specialization you select for yourself. We are proud
that you have decided to continue with us or had rather joined us new! Whether you are currently employed or just beginning your
journey to becoming a skilled Biomedical Scientist while evolving in your professional education, you will find our program resourceful.
As it is tailored to help you develop the knowledge and skills necessary for you to excel in the rapidly upgrading global context. Through a
remarkable blend of didactic and clinical experiences, you are enabled to learn the theoretical aspects of Biomedical Science. This
approach indeed will promote synthesize of new knowledge to enhance your practice. It is exceedingly essential for you to believe that
learning is a lifelong journey wherein completion of the Biomedical Science degree program will not conclude your learning. Instead
make it the foundation for you to build upon as you continue in your career/profession. Furthermore, we are committed in providing
students with an education that meets industrial demand. Thus we strive to improve our programs, curricula, and services through a
continuous quality improvement process and feedback from faculty members, students, and industry under the careful guidance of
School of Sport and Health Sciences at Cardiff Metropolitan University. That indeed is an assurance for high quality education we
deliver at ICBT. We thank you immensely for your interest shown in pursuing a profession related to Biomedical Science and wish you
every success in accomplishing your professional goals!
Good luck!
Inashki Dissanayake
Programme Leader- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - ICBT Campus
ICBT CAMPUS
Established in 1999, ICBT Campus (International College of Business & Technology) is the leading private sector higher education
service provider in Sri Lanka, offering a range of Diploma programmes to Doctorate level qualifications in association with leading
Universities and academic institutions in the UK, India, Thailand and Sweden. ICBT campus has seven branches island wide and,
with more than 6,000 fulltime students and over 20,000 alumni, is rated as the fastest growing private sector educational institute
in Sri Lanka by the Commonwealth Education Partnerships and ISO 9001:2000 accredited institute. Our official website is
http://www.icbt.lk.
MISSION AND VISION
Vision
“To be the leading higher education provider in South Asia”
Mission
Our mission is to provide, together with internationally reputed Universities and Educational institutes, high quality educational
programmes which will enhance the quality of the human resources available for the job market at an affordable level, thereby
contributing to the Social & Economic development of the Nation.
CONTACT INFORMATION OF YOUR STUDY CENTRE
If you wish to contact ICBT Campus staff for any academic administration matter, such as materials, timetables, tutors, etc. please
find your contact point below; any information or queries related to your assignment submission (deadlines, etc.) will be officially
addressed by the relevant programme coordinators.
Head Office – ICBT Colombo Campus
No 36, R A De Mel Mawatha

Colombo 04
Sri Lanka
Tel: (+94) 114 777 888
Email: info@icbtcampus.edu.lk
Home page: www.icbt.lk
Contact Hours: 09.00 am to 05.00 pm
Programme Coordinator
Ms.Prabhavi Galagamage
Tel.: +94 769 991 405
Tel (General):: +94 114 777 888
Fax: +94 114 203 170
Email: prabhaviG@icbtcampus.edu.lk
Programme Manager -Undergraduate Department

Mr. Shalika Caldera
Program Manager - Academic Administration
Tel. +94 777 668 717
Fax. +94 114 541 018
E-mail. shalikacaldera@icbtcampus.edu.lk
Head of Academics / Programme Leader – BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Ms. Inashki Dissanayake
Tel (General): (+94) 11 4 777 888 Ext: 1036
Mobile: (+94) 76 939 8894
Fax: (+94) 114 20 31 70
E-Mail: inashkiD@icbtcampus.edu.lk
Chief Academic Officer/Registrar

Mr. Sandrasekaran Chandramohan
Tel (General): (+94) 11 4 777 888 Ext: 1013
Mobile: (+94) 77 368 6654
Fax: (+94 114 20 31 70
Email: chandru@icbtcampus.edu.lk
General Manager – Undergraduate & Postgraduate Department

Mr. Sampath Perera
Tel (General): (+94) 11 4 77 7 888 Ext 1025
Mobile. (+94) 77 345 7552
Fax: (+94) 114 20 31 70
Email: sampath@icbtcampus.edu.lk
STUDY CENTRE SCHEME OF WORK/TIMETABLE
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 09.00 am– 05:00 pm
Sat: 09.00 am – 01:30 pm
Availability of UG - Program Coordination/Academic & Administration Team:

Mon – Sun: 08.30AM – 05:00PM
04th Floor – Undergraduate Division
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Copy all your email communications to (please mention your student number in the subject bar of your email) ICBT academic
support unit of Faculty of Information Technology and Sciences via asu@icbtcampus.edu.lk
CHECKING YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS
It is the strict policy of ICBT that students themselves are entirely responsible for checking their personal details and for
communicating to ICBT any corrections or amendments required.
Checking and asking for corrections must in all cases be done before you sit, or submit, your first assessment. If you do not check
and amend your details and you subsequently receive a certificate or transcript from ICBT with an error that you had the opportunity
to correct, you may not receive a corrected copy, or if you do, you will be liable for the full cost of re-printing.
You will have the opportunity to view your details on your offer letter, on your enrolment email and on the student portal. You should check
the following:
1. That all your names are present as per official legal documentation.
2. That all your names are spelled correctly as per official legal documentation.
3. That the order in which you want your first and family names is correct.
4. That your date of birth is correct. All dates conform to the British convention of dd/mm/yyyy and NOT the US convention of
mm/dd/yyyy.
COMMUNICATION VIA EMAIL
All your communication to/from ICBT staff will mainly be via email and we recommend that you should have regular access to your
emails, whenever you communicate with ICBT official email addresses; you are strictly advised not to copy your emails to known or
unknown groups or individuals other than ICBT officials.
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
The history of the Cardiff Metropolitan University can be traced back through its former manifestations as Cardiff Institute of Higher
Education (1991-1996) and South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education (1976 – 1991). South Glamorgan Institute of Higher
Education was formed by the merging of four long-established Cardiff-based further/higher education institutions: Cardiff School of
Art; Cardiff College of Food Technology and Commerce; Llandaff College of Technology; Cardiff College of Education.
THE SCHOOL OFSPORTS AND HEALTH SCIENCES
From September 2017 the Cardiff School of Health Sciences will merge with the Cardiff School of Sport to become the Cardiff
School of Sport and Health Sciences. Initially based across both campuses, the University will continue to invest in state-of the-art
facilities at the Cyncoed campus solely devoted to sport and health science. The new School will continue to develop its current
expertise, whilst also developing new synergies between sport and health.
We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals through the delivery of high quality education and research.
Our exciting portfolio of interdisciplinary programmes across Health Sciences and Social Care areas provide our students with the
opportunity to develop knowledge and skills, gain practical experience and utilise cutting edge equipment and facilities, in
preparation for your chosen career.
PROGRAMME STAFF
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Staff Title Room Email

Dr Sally Hicks Programme Director D2.01c at shicks@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Cardiff
Metropolitan
University
PROGRAMME LEADER- ICBT Campus
Staff Title Room Email

Ms.Inashki Dissanayake Programme Leader Undergraduate InashkiD@icbtcampus.edu.lk
Department, ICBT
TEACHING STAFF
Name & main focus Module Email

Ms. Egwin Julie Eugene
Translational Research APS6021 mcjeugene@yahoo.com
Ms. Egwin Julie Eugene

The Biology & Laboratory Investigation of mcjeugene@yahoo.com
Disease APS6020
Dr Chrishani Rodrigo chrishani_h@yahoo.com

Bimolecular Analysis APS6003
Mr.Nalinda Roshan APS6024 nalindar@icbtcampus.edu.lk
Contemporary Topics in Biomedical
Sciences
Ms.Inashki Dissanayake APS6022 inashkiD@icbtcampus.edu.lk

Research Project
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
• To provide students with an honors degree programme compliant with QAA subject benchmark statement for Biomedical
Science (2015).
• To provide students with a challenging and stimulating programme of study in the field of biomedical science that enables
them to follow a diverse scope of careers.
• To develop students’ critical, analytical, practical, numeracy, research, problem solving, reflective and communication skills.
• To equip students with the key and transferable skills necessary for life-long independent learning and the acquisition of
knowledge; and to engender an awareness of the needs for these skills.
• To provide students with the skills, knowledge and abilities required to maximize their employability and their opportunities
for postgraduate study.
• To provide a research informed programme that allows students to develop a scientific understanding of the causes,
laboratory analysis, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease in human disorders by studying a wide range of areas
that are relevant to biomedical science practice.
• To produce graduates with an appreciation of the value to society of an education in science, particularly of the
multidisciplinary nature of, and ethical considerations relevant to, biomedical science.
This programme of study will also assist students in the development of a flexible outlook and a capacity to respond to change,
and provide a sound basis to pursue higher qualifications, continuing professional development and self-managed lifelong
learning.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Knowledge and Understanding: on successful completion students should be able to:

A1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, genetics, cell and molecular biology,
microbiology and immunology related to human health and disease.
A2: Demonstrate understanding of the development and biology of disease at the cellular, biochemical and molecular level.
A3: Explain the rationale and principles of qualitative and quantitative analytical methods used in the scientific investigation of
disease, including the validation and interpretation of results.
A4: Demonstrate understanding of the nature, and role of scientific method and research design and data analysis.
A5: Appreciate the contribution of biomedical science to healthcare, modern science and the wider society.
Intellectual Skills: on successful completion students should be able to:
B1: Identify and apply concepts, theories, principles and models in the context of biomedical sciences.
B2: Formulate and test ideas/hypotheses.
B3: Research, collate, and interpret scientific data and information from a variety of sources with appropriate citation and
referencing.
B4: Analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate evidence and information relevant to biomedical science.
B5: Integrate and use subject-specific knowledge to recognise and understand current issues and developments in biomedical
science.
Practical Skills: on successful completion students should be able to:

C1: Perform laboratory procedures with due regard for risk assessment and current health and safety regulations.
C2: Select and use a range of laboratory equipment and appropriate analytical techniques.
C3: Record and maintain accurate records of laboratory investigations.
C4: Conduct relevant procedures to obtain, collate, interpret and evaluate relevant scientific data.
C5: Plan and execute a laboratory-based research project, including data analysis.
C6: Prepare referenced scientific reports.
On successful completion of the programme students should be able to demonstrate the following graduate attributes:
1. Problem solving and analytical ability
2. Inter-personal skills and networking
3. Global citizenship (diversity and sustainability)
4. Flexibility and adaptability
5. Effective communication
6. Creativity and innovation
See appendices for mapping of programme outcomes, including graduate attributes, to academic modules.
INDICATIVE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Intellectual Skills Practical Skills

Understanding
Module Credit
Module Title A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
Code
Value
APS6003 20 Bio molecular

Analysis
APS6008 20 Contemporary
Topics in
Biomedical
Science
APS6020 20 Biology &

Laboratory
Investigation
of Disease
APS6021 20 Translational
Research
APS6022 40 Research
Project
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR 2020-2021
The programme is offered as a one-year, full-time programme that is modular in design. In order to obtain the award of BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science, each student will be required to successfully complete a total of 120 credits at Academic Level 6, comprising
four 20 credit taught modules and one 40 credit research project module. 10 credits is considered to represent 100 hours of student
effort.
The Programme Structure for the full-time programme is as follows:
Year Level Code Module Name Credit
APS6003 Bimolecular Analysis 20
1 6 APS6008 Contemporary Topics in Biomedical Science 20
APS6020 The Biology and Laboratory Investigation of Disease 20
APS6021 Translational Research 20
APS6022 Research Project 40
MODULE MATRIX
Level Module Module Assessments

name Number
Examination Assignment Presentatio Practic
n al
40% - EXAM1 60% - WRIT1
Biomolecular
6 APS6003 (Closed book - (3000 word
Analysis
2 hours ) equivalent)
50% -
Contemporar
50% - EXAM1 PRES1
y topics in
6 APS6008 (Closed book - Individual
Biomedical
2 hours ) Presentation
Sciences (15 mins)
Case Study 1
(formative)
The Biology
10%
& Laboratory
6 APS6020 Case Study 2
Investigation
(poster) 30%
of Disease
Case Study 3
(report) 60%
50%:
50% -EXAM1 PRES1 -
Translational
6 APS6021 (Closed book - Group
Research
2 hours ) Presentation
(15 mins)
20% WRIT1 - 20%
Literature OTHER-
review (3000 Laborat
Research words 10%: WRIT3 ory lab
6 APS6022
Project equivalent) - A2 Poster book
and
50% WRIT2 - perform
Research ance
Level Module Module Assessments
name Number
Examination Assignment Presentatio Practic
n al
Paper (5000
words
equivalent)
TENTATIVE ACADEMIC SHEDULE
Term Dates No of Sessions

Semester I – October 2022 - Mar 2023 12 - 15 sessions each
Semester II – Apr 2023 – Aug 2023 12 - 15 sessions each
Semester III –Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 12 - 15 sessions each

Cardiff Met Programme Academic Calendar (2022-2023 Session)
Part A - Programme Information
General Programme Information
Programme Name Cohort Teaching Start Date
BSc Biomedical Science Oct-22 4-Oct-22
Admissions Cut Off Date 20-21 Articulation Report Due
N/A
Term Information
Term Dates Modules taught during that term
Term I October 2022 - Mar 2023 APS 6024, APS 6020
Term II Apr 2023 – Aug 2023 APS 6003, APS 6021
Term III Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 APS 6022
Programme Assessment Information
Date assignment Deadline for
Credit Weighting Deadline for feedback
Module Assignment Component handed out to assignment Exam Board Date
Value (%) to students
students completion
PRES1 Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23

APS6008 Contemporary Topics 50%
in Biomedical Science 20 CORE
EXAM1 Exam Mar-23 Apr-23
50%
10% (Case June -2023
Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23
Study 1)
APS6020 The Biology &
30% (Case
Laboratory Investigation of 20 CORE WRIT1 Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23
Study 2)
Disease
60% (Case
Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23
Study 3)
EXAM1 40% Aug-23 Sep-23
APS6003 Biomolecular
20 CORE
Analysis
WRIT1 60% Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23
EXAM1 50% Aug-23 Sep-23

APS6021 Translational
20 CORE
Research
PRES1 (Group Presentation) 50% Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23
WRIT1 (Literature
Final 20%
review)
Submissi Dec-23 Dec-23 Dec -2023
on
Final
APS6022 Research Project 40 CORE WRIT2 50%
Submissi Dec-23 Dec-23
on
LAB BOOK 20% Dec-23 Dec-23
PRES1 (Poster) 10%

Final
Dec-23 Dec-23
Submissi
Programme Committee Dates (please mark the meeting which will approve the APR for the programme)
Centre / Campus Term I Term II Term III
ICBT Colombo 20-Nov-22 4-May-23 20/11/2023
Student Liaison Committee Dates ()
Centre / Campus Term I Term II Term III
ICBT Colombo
Terms of Reference for PCM & SSLC: http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/registry/academichandbook/Documents/AH3_01_12.pdf
Part B - Programme Visit Information

Visits (for CMET and/or Partner use) Dates Required Notes
Please overtype this text
Visits (for CMET and/or Partner use) CMET Traveller CMET Travel Dates
Link Tutor / Moderator Visits CMET Traveller CMET Travel Dates
Link Tutor/Moderator Visit 1
Link Tutor/Moderator Visit 2
MODULE DESCRIPTORS
Module Title Module JACS Subject ASC Category(ies)

Number Code(s) and % of
each subject
Biomolecular Analysis APS6003 C420 (30%) 3
C760 (30%)
I520 (40%)
Level (3 to 8) Credits ECTS Credit Module Value % Taught in Module Type

(1=20 credits) Welsh
6 20 10 1 0 standard taught
Teaching Period (Term/Semester) Pre-requisites

Terms 1, 2, 3 none
Module Leader School(s) Campus

Neil Rushmere Sport and Health Sciences Llandaff
or TBC (DIC, Singapore) or or DIC, Singapore
TBC (ICBT, Sri Lanka) or ICBT, Colombo Campus
Assessment Methods (Code/Method: EXAM/examination; CTEST/class test; EXHI/exhibition; viva-VIVA/viva
voce; PRAC/practical; PORT/portfolio; PLAC/placement; PRES/presentation; WRIT/written assessment;
OTHER/other)
Assessment Code Duration/Length of Weighting of Threshold Approximate Date of
and Method Assessment Method Assessment Submission
EXAM1 2 hours 40% 35% Term 3 (May)
WRIT1 3000 word equivalent 60% 35% Term 2 (end)
Rationale for Assessment and Opportunity for Feedback – This field is optional.
Both assessments will require higher-level learning, such as synthesis of material from a variety of sources; critical
review of contemporary research findings and their actual or potential impact on the analysis of a range of disease
conditions; and the demonstration of such learning through a practical report and the construction of time-limited essay
answers. All students are entitled to request and receive feedback in regard to examinations, in the form of scanned
copies of marked and annotated examination answer booklets. The word count equivalent for WRIT1 is lower than might
be expected from an assessment worth 12 credits – this takes into account the nature of this assessment, which
involves interpretation of practical data and bioinformatics analysis, rather than the production of extensive amounts of
written text.
Aim(s)
• To enable students to understand the use and application of biomolecular techniques and genetic analysis in
bioscience
• To provide practical experience of biomolecular techniques, and to develop an appreciation of how bioinformatics and
advances in molecular biology can be used to further the understanding of human pathologies
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Review the concepts of a range of modern and novel biomolecular techniques.

2. Evaluate the application and importance of current molecular biological techniques in biomedical science.
3. Carry out a range of appropriate biomolecular techniques and interpret the results obtained.
4. Analyse model data generated from a range of bimolecular analyses e.g gene expression data, 2D gel
electrophoresis, microarray analysis etc.
5. Interrogate and manipulate data from DNA and protein sequence databases e.g. GenBank and OMIM.
6. Use bioinformatics to design PCR primers for specific gene sequences in the human genome.
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5, 6 will be assessed by the assignment. Learning

outcomes 1, 2 will be assessed by the examination.
Learning and Teaching Delivery Methods (SCHEDULED: lecture, seminar, tutorial, project supervison,
demonstration, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in studio/workshop, fieldwork, external visits. NON-
CONTACT: guided independent study; PLACEMENT: workbased learning; placement; year abroad)
Method Rationale Type of Contact (scheduled/ Total

guided independent hours
study/placement)
Lecture Essential information & guidance for students - module SCHEDULED 20
guidelines and identification of the
learning outcomes associated with the module.
Essential factual information
Practical Application of bioinformatics and molecular SCHEDULED 16
biology techniques
Workshop Use of specialist software for the acquisition and SCHEDULED 10
manipulation of DNA and protein sequences, primer
design
Tutorial Preparation for assignment and examination SCHEDULED 10
Independe Research for both assessments – literature searches, NON-CONTACT 144
nt study reading, time planning and time management,
preparation of WRIT1 assessment and preparation
for examination
Workshop Preparation to prepare direct entry students for SCHEDULED (for some students 3
for Year 3 workshops only, such as direct entry students
entry
who may need additional support)
students
Indicative Content
PCR and genetic analysis

Theory and practice of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based techniques and gene cloning in biomedical
science.
The use of PCR in diagnosis, with phenotypical and genotypical identification.
Principles of DNA and RNA extraction; Principles and methods available for determining DNA/RNA quantity and quality
and specific requirements for downstream processes (eg. fragment separation by gel electrophoresis)
Bioinformatics
Principles underpinning bioinformatics-related analytical techniques The
interrogation and manipulation of data from sequence databases
Students will design PCR primers using DNA sequence data which will target direct sequences in the human genome.
Advanced Biomolecular techniques

Genomics, proteomics (2D gel electrophoresis) and metabolomics. Concept and
application of nanotechnology and microarray analysis. Epigenetics analysis.
Application of techniques in practice - precision medicine and personalized treatments
Required Reading
Students are encouraged to find recent review articles demonstrating the application of the techniques covered in the
module
Recommended Reading
Hartl, DL, Jones EW (2017). Genetics – Analysis of Genes and Genomes. (9th Edition) Jones and Bartlett
Brown TA (2016) Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction (7th edition) Wiley Blackwell. Lesk A (2013)
Introduction to Bioinformatics (4th edition) Oxford University Press.
Access to Specialist Requirements

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Specialist Biomedical Science Laboratories
Bioinformatics software (for example, available online at www.ncbi.org and other software packages such as
GeneQuest); laboratory simulation resources (such as Labster)
each subject
Contemporary Topics in Biomedical APS6024 B121 (20%) 3
Sciences C431 (20%)
C521 (20%)
C600 (20%)
C741 (20%)


Terms 1, 2, 3 none

Sally Hicks & Cathryn Withycombe or Sport and Health Sciences Llandaff
TBC (DIC, Singapore) or DIC, Singapore
or TBC (ICBT, Sri Lanka) or ICBT, Colombo Campus

OTHER/other)
Assessment Code Duration/Length of Weighting of Threshold Approximate Date of
and Method Assessment Method Assessment Submission
PRES1 10 minute individual 50% 35% Term 1 (January)
presentation
Both assessments will require higher-level learning, such as synthesis of material from a variety of sources; critical review
of contemporary research findings and their actual or potential impact on diagnosis, screening or understanding of a range
of disease conditions; and the demonstration of such learning through a presentation and the construction of time-limited
essay answers. All students are entitled to request and receive feedback in regard to examinations, in the form of scanned
copies of marked and annotated examination answer booklets.
Aim(s)
• To enable students to work independently to research and critically review contemporary topics in key areas of biomedical
sciences
Learning Outcomes
1. Work independently to develop a depth of knowledge and critical understanding of contemporary areas of
biomedical sciences.
2. Use information technology and various sources to obtain and present information relevant to selected areas
Learning outcomes 1 and 2 will be assessed by the presentation. Learning
outcome 1 will be assessed by the examination.

study/placement)
Lecture Introduction to module - essential information & SCHEDULED 13
guidance for students - module guidelines and
identification of the learning outcomes associated with
the module. Twelve lead lectures to introduce the twelve
topics focused
on in the module
Tutorial Presentation preparation tutorials + one tutorial for each SCHEDULED 15

topic offered to students
Seminar Assessed delivery of individual presentation SCHEDULED 3
nt study reading, time planning and time management,
preparation and practice of presentation and
preparation for examination.
Indicative Content
Examination Topics
A range of topics will be selected each academic year, and two of the topics offered will be selected by each student for in-
depth independent study, so that they are able to produce detail, considered and well-constructed answers to essay
questions in the examination.
Essential content and guidance will be introduced in lead lectures (one for each topic) and followed up in tutorial sessions
one for each topic) to direct students in their research and to encourage students to research as much and as widely as
possible.
Individual Presentation Topics

A range of titles will be prepared each academic year and students will be allocated a presentation title. Examples of topics
that might be explored are as follows:
Developments in the provision of safe blood - considerations that effect the sustainable provision of safe blood and
blood products of adequate quality in the UK and worldwide.
Stem cell therapies - principles, applications and medicolegal aspects of stem cell therapies for various disease conditions.
Immunotherapies - principles, applications and medicolegal aspects of targeted immunotherapies for various disease
conditions.
Markers of disease - Research and recent developments in the use of biochemical, histological, immunological
and molecular markers of disease, and their application in the diagnosis and management of patients.
Current investigative methods - methodology and contribution of clinical procedures to the diagnosis; determination of
prognosis; selection of treatments; and monitoring of patients.
Screening programmes - criteria for development and piloting of screening programmes in developed and less
developed countries; current screening programmes and the effect on them of recent developments in disease
recognition and prevention strategies such as vaccination programmes; ongoing research/trials that may lead to the
implementation of new screening programmes.
Transgenics & Molecular diagnostics - research and recent developments in the use of genetic manipulation
strategies or analyses, and their applications in the context of specific diseases.
The molecular biology of ageing - essential molecular mechanisms involved in the processes of cellular senescence and
ageing, and their exploitation for the development of novel treatments.
Importance of exercise in cancer – development of disease and reported therapeutic benefits.
Nature vs nurture: the contribution that the genetic blueprint makes to sporting performance. the potential of gene
therapy to improve performance.
Evaluation of current theories describing the relationship between large artery stiffness and microvascular
damage.
Evaluation of mechanisms by which exercise elicits health benefits, and means by which such benefits can be translated
from the laboratory into the community.
Biomechanics - current and future roles of human performance analysis

Required Reading
A directed learning programme, and ‘starter’ resource material will be provided for each of the examination essay topics
selected each year, such as key research articles or reports and/or links to relevant journal/organisation websites, will be
provided each year.
Recommended Reading
Students will be expected to demonstrate their ability to research the topics selected each year by accessing
appropriate sources, such as original research publications and national/international recommendations and guidelines
documents. This will allow students to develop their awareness of current research and enable them to speculate in
regard to future developments. Examples of such sources include (but are not expected to be restricted to):
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) - https://www.nice.org.uk/ Public Health England
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england Public Health Wales -
http://www.publichealthwales.wales.nhs.uk/
Public Health information that is relevant to partner institutions NHS
England - https://www.england.nhs.uk/
NHS Wales - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/
The European Medicines Agency - http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/ The World
Health Organisation - http://www.who.int/en/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US) - https://www.cdc.gov/ US Food and
Drug Administration - https://www.fda.gov/

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each subject
Research Project APS6022 C700 3


Terms 1, 2, 3 none

Claire Kelly & Barry McDonnell or Sport and Health Sciences Llandaff
TBC (DIC, Singapore) or DIC, Singapore
or TBC (ICBT, Sri Lanka) or ICBT, Colombo Campus

OTHER/other)
Assessment Code Duration/Length of Weighting of Threshold Approximate Date
and Method Assessment Method Assessment of Submission
WRIT1 3000 word equivalent 20% 35% Term 1 (November)
literature review
WRIT2 5000 word equivalent 70% 35% Term 2 (March)
research paper & ‘lab + lab book /
book’ performance
PRES1 poster defence at 10% 35% Term 3 (April/May)
poster presentation ‘Poster Day’ event
Lab book/performance
Data collection and lab book will be assessed in order to confirm that data has been collected appropriately and in a
scientific manner).
Written work
There are three separate written assessments (literature review, research paper and poster). The quality of the following will
be assessed:
(i) comprehensive literature review containing the following; introduction, main text, conclusions, reference list
(ii) concise scientific paper containing the following; abstract, introduction, aims, methods, results, discussion, reference list
(iii) quality and effectiveness of a poster to communicate the aims, methods, results and main conclusions of the project.
Aim(s)
• To develop students’ analytical and organizational skills, and their ability to work independently and/or as part of a
team to undertake a research project from inception through to presentation of findings.
• To enable students to critically review published literature in a chosen research area and to communicate
ideas in a logical and concise manner
• To develop students’ abilities to critically evaluate and discuss their own scientific data in the light of current scientific
understanding
Learning Outcomes
1. Prepare risk assessments and successfully apply for ethical approval.

2. Carry out an independent, in-depth research investigation into a scientific topic in a defined field of biomedical
science.
3. Critically review published literature in a chosen research area.
4. Prepare a comprehensive written paper explaining the aims of the research topic undertaken, the methodology used
and the result obtained
5. Discuss and critically evaluate their own scientific data in the light of current scientificunderstanding
6. Demonstrate the ability to select and cite scientific work appropriately.
7. Present and defend a concise summary of their research project and main findings.
Learning outcomes 3 and 6 will be assessed by the literature review. Learning
outcomes 2, 4, 5, 6 will be assessed by the research paper
Learning outcomes 1 and 2 will be assessed by the laboratory lab book and assessment of laboratory performance
Learning outcome 7 will be assessed by the poster presentation/defense

study/placement)
guidelines and identification of the learning outcomes
associated with the module. Guidance in regard to
understanding the purpose, format and content of
literature reviews, research articles and posters
Meeting Regular meetings with Research Supervisor - students arranged with supervisor 14
are advised to have regular meetings throughout their
project to help with project design/planning and to
provide an academic forum to discuss scientific
literature, data gathered and the preparation of assessed
work
Seminar Attendance at Health Sciences Research talks SCHEDULED 10
Seminar ‘Poster Day’ - presentation and defence of research project SCHEDULED 2
poster
Independe Research/Laboratory work/Data collection/Preparation of NON-CONTACT 354
nt study work for assessment – literature searches, reading,
project planning and time management, laboratory work
or other forms of data collection, regular updating of lab
book, reflection on research talks
Indicative Content
Identification of a suitable research topic.
Applying for ethical approval
Preparation of COSHH/risk assessments
Implementation of a research plan Reviewing
current literature.
Refining the question (hypothesis formulation) and developing the background.
Research design including method/participant selection - qualitative and/or quantitative analysis. Collection and
analysis of data - to include selection of statistical analysis where appropriate.
Reporting, discussing results and drawing conclusions.
Writing and publishing in scientific journal article (review and research article) format. Preparation,
presentation and defence of research poster
Required Reading
‘Instructions to Authors’ guidelines for the Journal of Biomedical Science (available from
https://jbiomedsci.biomedcentral.com/submission-guidelines/preparing-your-manuscript) Bell J (2014)
Doing Your Research Project (6th edition). Open University Press.
Holmes D, Moody P, Dine D, Trueman, L (2016) Research Methods for the Biosciences (3rd edition). Oxford University
Press.
Knisely K (2017) A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology (5th edition). Macmillan Pechenik J, (2016)
A Short Guide to Writing about Biology (9th edition). Pearson Williams, K (2013) Pocket Study Skills:
Planning your Dissertation. Palgrave Macmillan Wisker G (2009) The Undergraduate Research
Handbook. Palgrave Macmillan.
Recommended Reading
This is dependent on the research area of the project and will therefore vary widely. Students will be guided by the
research project supervisor in each case

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Specialist Biomedical Science Laboratories Use of
Bioinformatics software may be required
each subject
The Biology and Laboratory Investigation of APS6020 C521 (25%) 3
Disease C570/C741 (25%)
C431 (25%)
B131/B132 (25%)


Term 1 none

Amanda Davies Sport and Health Sciences Llandaff

OTHER/other)
WRIT1 6000 word equivalent 100% 40% Term 1 (end)
To build upon the knowledge gained by students from several earlier modules - extending this by introducing addtional
practical techniques, and encouraging students to consider the contribution of several disciplines to the decision-
making process for diagnosis of disease, choice of treatment and follow-up when applied to several case studies
Aim(s)
• To extend students' knowledge of theoretical concepts taught in related modules.
• To emphasise to students the integrated multi-disciplinary approach to the study of disease and disorder.
• To provide an opportunity for students to design and carry out investigative procedures, and to analyse and
interpret the data generated
Learning Outcomes
1. Recognise and appraise the multi-disciplinary approach to the study of disease and disorders
2. Integrate knowledge of theoretical concepts necessary for the laboratory investigation ofdisease.
3. Select, apply and evaluate a range of appropriate analytical techniques to the investigation of disease.
4. Evaluate the significance of analytical data in relation to the investigation of disease.
All learning outcomes will be assessed by the case studies assignment.

study/placement)
associated with the module. Delivery of factual content
Practical A series of case studies will be investigated, using a SCHEDULED 24

combination of patient information, diagnostic tests
carried out by students, and additional results (such as
bioinformatics information) supplied by teaching staff, in
order to formulate diagnoses and prognoses, and to
make suggestions for treatment and/or
monitoring
Tutorial To support students during the preparation of SCHEDULED 7

the written assessment
Independe Laboratory work, data collection, preparation of work for NON-CONTACT 165
nt study assessment, including literature searching, identification
of standard diagnostic and treatment practices
Indicative Content
Several multisystem disorders will be explored using an integrated case study approach to learning.
The application of contemporary investigative techniques will be examined across the range of the biomedical specialties
including biochemical, microbiological, hematological, cellular, genetic and molecular methods.
Bioinformatics may be utilized to support the interpretation of laboratory data.
Practical and tutorial sessions will address the biology, epidemiology and laboratory investigation of named disorders.
Examples of types of disorders that might be investigated are as follows: cystic fibrosis, leukaemias, metastatic spread of
solid tumours, disseminated intravascular coagulation, diabetes, meningitis, immunodeficiency, autoimmune haemolytic
anaemias, proliferative disorders, respiratory and urinary tract infections, blood transfusion reactions, multiple myeloma,
septicaemia, enzymopathies, food borne infections, acquired and inherited disorders of haemostasis, swine influenza,
inherited disorders.
Required Reading
Kumar V, Abbas A, Aster J (2014) Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (9th edition)
Iles R, Docherty S (2012) Biomedical Sciences – Essential Laboratory Medicine. Wiley-Blackwell Cross S (2018)
Underwood’s Pathology: a Clinical Approch (7th edition) Elsevier
‘Fundamentals of Biomedical Science’ series. Oxford University Press
(https://global.oup.com/academic/content/series/f/fundamentals-of-biomedical-science-
ibms/?cc=gb&lang=en&)
Recommended Reading
Students will be expected to demonstrate their ability to research the case studies selected each year by accessing
appropriate sources, such as original research publications and national/international recommendations and guidelines
documents. This will allow students to develop their awareness of standard diagnostic and treatment practices.
Examples of such sources include (but are not expected to be restricted to):
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) - https://www.nice.org.uk/ Public Health England
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england Public Health Wales -
http://www.publichealthwales.wales.nhs.uk/
Public Health information that is relevant to partner institutions NHS
England - https://www.england.nhs.uk/
NHS Wales - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/
The World Health Organisation - http://www.who.int/en/
British Society for Haematology Guidelines - https://www.b-s-h.org.uk/guidelines/

Moodle VLE
Specialist Biomedical Science Laboratories
each subject
Translational Research APS6021 C710 3


Terms 2, 3 none

Maninder Ahluwalia Sport and Health Sciences Llandaff

OTHER/other)
PRES1 15 minute group 50% 35% Term 2 (end)
presentation
Both assessments will require higher-level learning, such as synthesis of material from a variety of sources; critical review of
contemporary research findings and their translational to changes in actual or future clinical practice; and the demonstration
of such learning through a group presentation and the construction of time-limited essay answers. All students are entitled
to request and receive feedback in regard to examinations, in the form of scanned copies of marked and annotated
examination answer booklets.
Aim(s)
• To enable students to develop an in-depth appreciation of the challenges associated with bridging the gap between basic
research and changes to patient care
Learning Outcomes
1. Review the underlying concepts and phases of translational research.

2. Evaluate the impact of translational research on the diagnosis, management and treatmentof patients with a
range of diseases or disorders.
3. Evaluate the challenges associated with the development of new strategies for patient care and disease
prevention.
4. Discuss the moral and ethical issues that impinge on the development and applications of novel technologies in
biomedical science.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 will be assessed by the examination.

Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 will be assessed by the presentation.

study/placement)
associated with the module. Introduction to module.
Seven lead lectures to introduce the seven topics
focused on in the
module
Tutorial Guidance for group presentation assessment SCHEDULED 7

Workshop Seven workshops - one to explore each topic focused on in SCHEDULED 14
the module
Seminar Assessed delivery of group presentation SCHEDULED 2
nt study reading, time planning and time management, to plan
and complete work with others as part of a team for the
preparation and practice of presentation, and preparation
for examination.
Indicative Content
‘Bench to bedside and back again’. Translation of knowledge gained from basic scientific research into new approaches to
prevention, diagnosis, treatment of disease. Translation of clinical observations into new research questions.
Procedures involved in translational research design and execution (basic research, phases of translating
research findings to changes in patient care.
Vaccine/drug development
Trial design, data handling and storage, regulatory bodies, data protection. Barriers that may impair the transfer of research
knowledge into practice
Case studies – these will be expected to vary each year and the following list provides an indication of the range of topics
that might be covered:
Biological therapies - development of monoclonal antibody treatment methodologies for treatment or prevention (eg. HER2-
positive breast cancer, EGFR-positive tumours, haematological malignancies, respiratory syncytial virus)
Vaccine design (eg. HPV vaccines for the prevention of cervical cancer, development of influenza vaccines)
Statins in cardiovascular disease prevention
Use of cord blood for haematopoietic stem cell transplantation Gene therapy strategies
Pharmacogenomics & nutrigenomics - personalised medicine and nutrition Rosiglitazone as a medication for Type 2
diabetes
Physical inactivity-related disease & exercise-associated health benefits (NERS Welsh Assembly Government scheme)
Required Reading
European Society for Medical Oncology (2015) ESMO Handbook on Principles of Translational Research
(2007). CRC Press. - http://oncologypro.esmo.org/Education- Library/Handbooks/Translational-Research
Nature Reviews Immunology Web focus – Translational Immunology -
http://www.nature.com/nri/focus/transimm/index.html
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry - Guidelines for Phase 1 Clinical Trials
www.abpi.org.uk/about-us/resources/publications-library/phase-1-trials-2012/
Clinical trial information information that is relevant to partner institutions
[For case studies, specific material supplied in the form of directed reading/specific websites will be provided]
Recommended Reading
Nature Reviews – Drug Discovery - http://www.nature.com/nrd/index.html
National Institute for Health Research - https://www.nihr.ac.uk/life-sciences-industry/access-to- expertise-and-
collaborations/collaborations-for-early-phase-translational-research/
Science Translational Medicine - http://stm.sciencemag.org/
Medical Research Council - https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/science-areas/translation/
[Other sources, relevant to case studies, as directed by the module teaching team]

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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMME REGULATIONS
All programmes validated by Cardiff Metropolitan University must be compliant with the programme
regulations detailed in the Academic Handbook.
In addition, the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science programme has the following specific regulations:
• At Level 6, students must achieve at least 35% in all elements of assessment within each
module and an overall module average of 40%
• It is expected that students will attend 100% of all practical sessions
PROGRAMME AWARD
On successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded the degree of BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science from Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Graduation
After successful completion, students can attend for graduation at ICBT campus. ICBT graduation
ceremonies are held each year in October and November.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIRMENTS
EQUIPMENT
You do not need to purchase any specific equipment. This will be provided for you
HEALTH AND SAFETY
When students are in a laboratory environment, they are expected to adhere to the Department of
Biomedical Sciences Code of Practice in Teaching Laboratories. This can be found in the BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science Programme Moodle module
DRESS CODE
There is no formal dress code, however when in a laboratory environment, suitable footwear must be
worn and long hair must be tied back
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LEARNING AND TEACHING
ASSESSMENTS
Assessment is a generic term used to measure and appraise learning. Assessment tasks are derived
from module learning outcomes. The assessment tasks used should measure the knowledge acquired,
understanding developed and skills and abilities gained as a result of your study. The general principles
of assessment can be found in the University’s Assessment and Feedback Policy, and is based upon
assessment being of and for learning. In other words, assessments are designed to maximise the
opportunities for you to demonstrate what you know, understand and can do.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
There are many types of assessments and you will be assessed by a combination of these different
methods, some of these commonly used methods are:
EXAM is a written examination, a written assessment organised by the Superintendent of Examinations

in an examination venue during an examination
CTEST is a class test a written assessment within a fixed time limit which is organised by the School
outside of an examination period, seen; unseen; closed book; open book; timed; untimed; online;
multiple choice questions; laboratory-based; problem-based.
PORT is a portfolio, a collection of evidence, frequently including a contextual statement; poster;
website.
PRES is a presentation, individual and/or group; seminar; (non)-interactive with audience.
Electronic submission is Cardiff Metropolitan University standard practice, however hard (paper) copies
may still be required on certain occasions. Work submitted electronically is assessed via Moodle and
also processed through Turnitin, a type of electronic originality software. It is used to help identify
possible cases of plagiarism and collusion.
There is an examination period at the end of the academic year, and a schedule of exams is available
via the student information system.
In addition, information about IT services, including printing services and IT user guides can be accessed
via the student information system.
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MODULE EVALUTIONS
Cardiff Metropolitan University has a range of formal and informal mechanisms for collecting student
feedback including programme committees, staff/student liaison committees and student involvement
in curriculum approval. It is essential that you should all have opportunities to reflect upon and evaluate
your experiences and the Student Module Evaluation Policy relates to student evaluation of modules.
Each year our students are asked to provide feedback on each module. We want to hear about what
you enjoyed so that we can continue to do this, but we’d also like to hear about how we can improve
your experience. Please make every effort to complete module evaluations, reflecting on your
experience of the whole module in each case, and providing constructive comments.
ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION
All assessments should be submitted electronically through the online learning portal Moodle, although
in some cases there may be exceptions to this. You will be informed of any such variations in
assessment submission requirements.
REFERENCING
There are several different recognised referencing systems used across academic disciplines. In
general, Cardiff Metropolitan University uses the Harvard system to cite and attribute the work of others
and ‘Cite them right’ is used as the exemplar standard. Cardiff Metropolitan’s learning portal also
provides further on-line resources on referencing and students are encouraged to engage with these
resources.
ASSESSMENT TURNARROUND
Marked work will normally be returned to students within 20 working days. Where work cannot be turned
around within the specific time scale (for genuine reasons) students will be notified in advance. It is
University policy that feedback is made available to students in all cases. For modules that occur at the
end of the programme, such as formal examinations, students are entitled to request and receive
assessment feedback on their work.
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ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK
The School aims to return all assessed work (with the exception of examinations) to students within 4
teaching weeks. Each piece of assessed work will be returned with a feedback form detailing the
strengths and weaknesses of your work, along with a mark that will be in the form of a percentage. It is
very important that you engage with this feedback to improve future work, and you should speak to
module leaders if you require further information.
Feedback is not just what is written on a piece of coursework. It comes in various forms and is very
important in facilitating improvement. Examples of feedback include:
• Assessment feedback form, annotated assignments, audio feedback

• Informal discussions with teaching staff
• Seminars and tutorials where individual and group feedback is provided
University is all about you achieving your potential, so you should fully engage with all opportunities for
feedback to give yourself the best chance of success.
ASSESSMENT GRADES
Percentages are used by the Examinations Board and the Programme Team to provide feedback. As
an indication of how to regard your marks, the following shows how the grade approximately relates to
degree classifications:
• First class honors – 70-100%

• Upper second class honors (2.1) – 60-69%
• Lower second class honors (2.2) – 50-59%
• Third class honors – 40-49%
RE-ASSESSMENT
If an assessment is failed, i.e. if the student it does not achieve the minimum mark required, you may
be required to reattempt that assessment. It is not normally permissible for candidates to embark on
modules if they have failed to meet the requirements of any prerequisite modules.
The re-assessment period will be scheduled in August. You may be required to attend resit
examinations. You will receive this information as a communication from Programme Coordinator about
the outcome of the Examination Board.
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EXTENSIONS AND MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES
Occasionally, and for a variety of reasons, students encounter situations that may interfere with their
ability to submit work on time. In such situations, students should make the Programme Director /
Module Leader aware of their circumstances. For short-term issues it may be possible to request an
extension of up to four weeks, and for longer term issues the Mitigating Circumstances procedure should
be used. Please see the following for more information:
• The School of Health Sciences Moodle module for information about the mitigating
circumstances process
• The BSc Biomedical Science Programme Moodle module for information about the extensions
process
• Additional information on extensions and mitigating circumstances can be obtained from
Programme Coordinator.
EXTENSIONS
The extension requests procedure is in place to respond to minor unforeseen circumstances and
unexpected changes that are beyond a student’s control, and that impact on their ability to submit work
by a required deadline. Examples of these are illness, bereavement, childbirth, accident, court
appearance and other matters outside your control. Students are encouraged to discuss their
circumstances with the Programme Director as early as possible to determine if an extension may be
granted.
I, as your Programme Director, will use my discretion to grant an appropriate length of extension,
dependent on the reason for the request, and supporting evidence may be required before an extension
can be granted. The length of an extension may vary depending on individual circumstances. The
maximum length of an extension is four weeks. Extensions after this time will need to be considered by
the School’s Mitigating Circumstances Committee. If your application for an extension is granted youwill
be contacted by the Programme Director to confirm this by email.
It is acknowledged that it may not always be possible for students to provide evidence, however it is
expected that any requests for extensions are supported by evidence wherever possible.
You can find more information about the process on the Programme Moodle module.
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES
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For more significant situations where four weeks is insufficient an application must be made to the
School’s Mitigating Circumstances Committee. The committee meets on a regular basis during the
academic year. Students are encouraged to discuss their circumstances with the Programme Director,
as early as possible for advice about Mitigating Circumstances.
A disability or chronic illness does not constitute an exceptional personal circumstance, unless there is
medical evidence of a sudden and unforeseen deterioration or a particularly severe episode. When a
student initially experiences difficulties, they should approach the Programme Director to attempt to
prevent significant impact on their academic performance.
All applications for mitigating circumstances must be received before the exam board. The deadline for
submitting mitigating circumstances for this academic year will be forwarded to students at the
appropriate time. Applications received after this date will not be processed and claims for mitigating
circumstances will have to go through the Appeals Process.
You can find more information about the process on the School Moodle module.
ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
IS MY MARK FAIR?
MODERATION
Moderation is a process by which the validity of marks awarded can be demonstrated to be accurate,
appropriate and consistent to ensure parity of standards. Guidelines and information relating to marking,
second marking and moderation processes can be found in the following entries in the Academic
Handbook:
Guidance on Assessment Marking (v1-04.3)
Procedures for Internal Moderation of Assessed Work (v1-04.12)
EXTRENAL EXAMINAR
External Examiners are a key element in the University’s pursuance of quality enhancement and the
maintenance of academic standards. They provide an objective view of the operation of the programme
they are associated with and they enable comparisons with the standard of programmes offered in other
institutions.
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EXAMINATION BOARD
Examination Boards are responsible for considering your assessment profile in accordance with the
extant regulations of the Academic Handbook at the time that the Board is convened. Regulations
relating to Examination Boards can be found in the Assessment Regulations in the Academic Handbook
(v1-04.1 Points 8-15).
Failed marks are discussed at the Examination Board and there are a number of possible outcomes:
• A failed mark may be compensated within a module. This is where there are two or more points
of assessment, the average mark for the module is 40% or more and all assessments achieve
a mark of 35% or more.
• If it is not possible to compensate a failed mark, an opportunity to retrieve the failed assessment
may be offered. Unless programme-specific regulations state otherwise, the maximum number
of times an assessment can be attempted is three.
• If, the third and final attempt does not allow you to attain an overall pass (40%) for a module,
the award may not be achieved.
You will receive communication of the outcome of the Examination Board from the Programme
coordinator typically in Dec/ Jan after the Board has met. Some programmes will fall outside of this
period of time due to the structure of the programme.
CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION
Cardiff Metropolitan University and ICBT have regulations on the conduct of examinations and these
can be viewed in the academic handbook. If you are due to take an examination then you must ensure
that you are familiar with the regulations. The dates and times of examinations will be communicated
to you and it is your responsibility to know when and where your examinations are taking place. You will
need to ensure you are there punctually for the start of the examination, as you will not be allowed in if
you are more than half an hour late. You will also not be allowed to leave until 45 minutes of the exam
have passed or during the last 20 minutes. Don’t forget your ID card – you will need to show thisto prove
your identity.
If you are ill or have had an accident and/ or cannot take the exam, then you must report this as soon
as possible (using the mitigating circumstances process) and send a medical certificate to your
institution.
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PLAGARISM AND COLLUSION
Plagiarism is using the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own, and without giving
proper credit to the sources you have used.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines plagiarism as 'writing borrowed thoughts as original'. Plagiarism
is distinguished from the proper use of sources by its failure to discuss, analyse and acknowledge the
influence of another's work. As a student you will, of course, access other people's work and ideas, but
there is a difference between this and relying totally on other people’s efforts.
Collusion is where two or more students work together such that a submitted assignment is not the work
of an individual student, but a combined effort. It is therefore an unfair representation of a student’s
individual ability and is deceitful.
Plagiarism and collusion are examples of Unfair Practice and there are strict University regulations and
procedures in regard to all forms of Unfair Practice. Details can be found in the University Student
Handbook and you are advised to read these carefully and in the Academic Handbook. At University, it
is imperative that you give full and correct acknowledgement of any materials you use in your academic
work which are not your own.
There is also information about different types of plagiarism in the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
programme Moodle module).
REVIEW OF PROGRAMMES
All programmes are reviewed at different times throughout the year, information gained feeds into the
Annual Programme Review (APR) process and the Periodic Review (PR) process that takes place every
5 years. These reviews help to evaluate and improve the quality and standards of teaching and learning
as part of our quality enhancement approach. Committees are a way in which we gain feedbackthat will
inform any changes that we make to improve our programmes.
COMMITTEES
PROGRAMME COMMITTEES
Programme teams, made up of academic teaching staff, meet two times a year to share information
and monitor the progress of the programme to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible. Student
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representatives from the programme are invited to attend these meetings to participate in discussions
and represent the views of students on the programme.
STUDENT STAFF LIAISON COMMITTEES
This committee meets two times a year and is attended by student representatives from all programmes.
It is chaired by the Programme Leader, and is another opportunity for student representatives to
communicate any matters that students would like to be drawn to the attention of theSchool. Whereas
Programme Committee focuses on programme matters, the Student Staff Liaison Committee has a
wider remit.
LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE
Programme Committees feed into the Learning and Teaching Committee, which is responsible for all
learning and teaching related matters across all programmes within the School. This in turn feeds into
the School Management Planning Team or higher-level University Boards (Learning and Teaching
Board/Academic Quality and Standards Board) such that there is a mechanism by which programme
level issues can be fed upwards as necessary.
RESEARCH
The Cardiff School of Health Sciences has a strong research culture; informing your curriculum and
learning and extending knowledge and the evidence base for professional practice development.
In the most recent UK wide Research Excellence Framework, (REF) 2014, 74% of our research was
rated as internationally excellent or world leading. This contributed to the University’s position as top
new university in the UK for research quality.
We have invested heavily in our research infrastructure with first-class research laboratories for
biomedical science and food science and technology, a psychology research centre, health assessment
suite and a post-graduate centre for our PhD students, who now number over 60 with strong research
groups in Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Food Science & Technology and Psychology with
a growing number of practitioner PhDs in Dietetics, Podiatry and Speech and Language Therapy.
Our great strength is our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach and we produce world-class applied
research that informs practice in Wales and beyond. For example, our work on exercise, diabetes, and
healthy ageing includes collaborations between biomedical science, psychology and physiologists to
better understand the complex relationships between lifestyle the ageing process and illness associated
with ageing; extending our knowledge in this critically important area and influencing healthy ageing
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initiatives. Recent research grants awarded include a large European funded study, Frailomics,
examining biomarkers of frailty, an important indicator of health in the older population and a British
Heart Foundation funded study into underlying mechanisms for accelerated vascular dysfunction.
Research across the School is extensive and varied. For more information please visit our website.
ETHICS
Cardiff Metropolitan University has the responsibility to ensure that research involving human
participants carried out by staff and students conforms to the highest ethical standards. Routine scrutiny
of applications for all research ethics approval is undertaken by School based ethics committees that
report directly to the University Ethics Committee (UEC). School committees meet on a regular basis
although it is less frequent outside of term time. Students should consult their supervisor for meeting
dates.
Applications for ethics approval should be made to the appropriate School committee, forms can be
accessed from the University website where you will also find guidance on how to complete the form.
ETHICAL APPROVAL
The school has developed a framework for ethics approval of research projects. Specific queries
regarding the ethics approval process should be directed to the appropriate School contact in the first
instance, who is Jane Lewis. Please refer to the CSHS Framework for Ethics Approval of Research
Projects for more guidance on the process for the School of Health Sciences.
ENROLMENT
When enrolling as a student with ICBT you undertake to abide by the enrolment regulations or you may
be excluded from study.
ICBT interprets “student” to mean any person enrolled by ICBT to follow a course or programme of
studies that has been approved by the Academic Board, including short programmes.
Any other procedures, which may be required or which you have been notified about, have been
completed. Please make sure you have done all of these things or else you will find you may not be able
to start your programme.
N.B. Information provided by ICBT about a programme of study is intended as a guide only and does
not constitute a contract between ICBT and a student or any third party, since ICBT reserves the right
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to cancel, suspend or modify any programme, should the circumstances so apply. However, any such
action will have due regard for the interests of the students on the programme.
Enrolment is not complete until:

• An ICBT enrolment form has been satisfactorily completed.
• A module selection form has been satisfactorily completed.
• Payment of fees or arrangement for the payment of fees has been made.
• Your entry qualifications have been verified.
• Generally it would take 4-8 weeks to obtain your system registration details from ICBT after
commencement of your academic programme.
INDUCTION
All students are advised to attend an induction session prior to the commencement of the course. This
will enable you to,
1. Meet fellow students and academic staff

2. Gain comprehensive understanding of all aspects of your chosen programme of study
3. Ask questions relating to any aspect of the learning experience
4. Become acquainted with the ICBT policies and procedures
FEES
Students are required to agree on a payment plan at the time of registration. Students are liable for their
own fees and it is essential that you pay your fees on time. Failure to do so may result in your access to
ICBT facilities (including IT access) being withdrawn. You may be excluded from examinations and
prevented from progressing to your next stage of study. Exclusion from an examination or refusal to
accept an assignment submission will mean you fail that element of assessment and any re-sit will be
considered to be a second attempt. You may also therefore not receive an award from ICBT if you
continually fail to meet the fee plan. This is very important to remember.
Once you have enrolled for the programme you will not be refunded any paid course fee.
ATTENDANCE
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Attendance at lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes are integral part of your learning, it is
very important that you meet minimum 80% of attendance (and 100% for practical sessions). In case
of less than 80% attendance you will not be able to fulfil the programme’s aims and objectives and you
will be not allowed to submit any assessments/ sit for an examination and advised to re-enrol for the
module/ programme with a penalty fee (maximum up to 50% module/programme fee)
In case of any absence, you would need to inform the programme administration team and provide
supporting documents.
If you are absent for a continuous period of four weeks without notifying the programme administration
team, you will be deemed to have withdrawn your studies and enrolment will be cancelled. Once
withdrawn, students cannot join the programme again.
SUSPENSION OF STUDIES
Regulations allow for a student to “suspend” their study in exceptional cases. A request to “suspend”
studies must be approved by the Regulations and Special Cases Committee (RSCC) and will thus
require completion of the appropriate form. Suspensions are granted only on compassionate grounds,
illness, serious domestic difficulties or exceptional professional commitments. Any ground(s) claimed
to apply must be backed by evidence. Suspensions can be open ended or for a specific period of time.
At the end of the suspension the student should fall in line with the appropriate cohort – effectively they
transfer into another cohort and their candidature is extended by the length of their suspension. This
route would best suit a student who had already completed credits and who intends to complete the
programme and is judged likely to be able and willing to do so.
Upon being notified, via the correct form, that a student wishes to suspend their studies, that student
will be considered “provisionally suspended”. The RSCC is the only body which can officially approve
a suspension of studies and thus a student will only be considered properly suspended upon receipt of
such a decision from the RSCC. Should the RSCC decide not to allow a suspension, the student will be
considered active again.
WITHDRAWING STUDENTS
Students can be withdrawn in three instances; (a) when there has been no engagement from the student
for 4 weeks, (b) as per a decision at an exam board and (c) where the student has requested to be
withdrawn. Withdrawn students can only be re-enrolled in certain circumstances. If a student is
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withdrawn via a decision at an Examining Board a student may be able to appeal this decision under
certain circumstances.
It is important to note, students who have previously submitted or have sat assessments cannot have
attempts reinstated upon re-enrolment: all marks and attempts from their previous enrolment will remain
unchanged. Similarly, a student who was out of attempts for a module and was exited from the
programme, may not re-sit that module at any point.
Upon being notified that a student is to be withdrawn, the student will be considered “provisionally
withdrawn”. On receipt of the correct withdrawal form and its processing by academic registry the student
will then be officially withdrawn. Partners should ensure the student is aware that the partner either
seeks to withdraw them or has done so. This is especially relevant at examining boards, since a student
may wish to appeal the decision within the recommended time limit.
PERSONAL TUTORS
As students at ICBT Campus, you will have a named Personal Tutor who will normally be an academic
member of staff from your programme of study. New students will be introduced to their Personal Tutor
during the first few weeks of the term. Normally, the Personal Tutor will continue as your Tutor over the
duration of your programme of study and they are an important point of contact for a range of issues
and support during your time as a student.
We recommend that you meet with your Personal Tutor regularly and at least termly to discuss matters
including your academic progress, career/professional issues and any personal issues that may be
affecting your progress. Your personal tutor will be able to direct you to any additional support you may
require for example, academic skills, or Student Services (who provide counselling, financial advice and
disability support).
ICBT ONLINE IT SERVICES
For queries about accessing email accounts or on-line resources
IT Helpdesk
Opening Hours 8.30 am – 5.00 pm (Monday to Friday)
8.30 am – 1.30 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
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Email: ITHelpdesk@icbtcampus.edu.lk
PERSONAL E-MAIL ACCOUNTS
You will be allocated an ICBT personal e-mail account when you are enrolled as a student at ICBT. You
will also be granted access to ICBT student information system and will be given a username and
password to access these.
It may take 2-4 weeks to obtain the username and password to access the resources once you submit
the enrolment forms
DISABILITY
The Disability Service provides advice, support and guidance to disabled students, students with specific
learning difficulties and other long-term conditions. If you have a disability it is important that you make
the Disability Service aware of this as soon as possible. They will provide support that is specific to your
needs and will talk you through a range of options to make sure that support works for you. Some of the
disability supported include: dyslexia and specific learning difficulties, Asperger Syndrome/Autistic
Spectrum Disorder, visual impairment, hearing impairment, long term illness such as diabetes,
epilepsy, HIV or cancer, mental health issues and physical impairment/mobility issues.
If you have a disability and have notified the University’s Disability Service, lecturers will be given advice
regarding reasonable adjustments that will enable you to demonstrate the achievement of specific
learning outcomes, if necessary, through a variation of assessment. Variation of assessment is covered
in the Academic Handbook.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Your programme has been designed to equip you to be able to seek a career in several areas. Typically,
the types of careers that graduates have gone on to are:
Teaching
Research – via MRes or PhD programmes
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Postgraduate study, such as MSc or graduate entry medicine/dentistry programmes
Employment in the hospitals as trainee Biomedical Scientists
Clinical Trials coordinators
Research & Development in Pharmaceutical or similar organisations
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
The batch representative and group leaders should be appointed by each batch. They should ensure
the student voice is heard at meetings with the programme team and academic staff. This is an
extremely important role as it ensures that, all students have an input into areas such as services,
programme content and delivery, assessment and feedback, learning and teaching, and timetabling.
STUDY CENTRE STUDENT SERVICES
• ICBT campus library

• Access to computer Labs
• WIFI
• Academic support through lectures
• 24/7 study facilities (on request)
STUDY CENTRE RESOURCES
• Library Information
• Admin support/ help desks
• Access to computers
• Technical support
• Student support system
• Support for students with specific learning difficulties
STUDY ROOMS
Study room and limited discussion rooms are available and you would be required to make a prior
reservation for a discussion room with the programme administration team.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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It is important that you let us know if your address or telephone number changes. You can update this
information directly by logging on to your student information system and selecting the edit icon.
SOCIAL MEDIA
ICBT has its own Facebook account. We highlight student events, learning, teaching and research
activities, and student and staff achievements within the Campus. Follow us on social media to ensure
that you do not miss out on any opportunities.
We do expect students to be responsible if expressing any views about the campus or programme on
social media. Please also be aware that students are not permitted to record lectures, or take pictures,
without the consent of the Lecturer.
CODE OF CONDUCT
All students are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable and orderly manner having due regard
for other people and ICBT property.
All students are expected to observe all ICBT/ ICBT regulations, policies and procedures that govern
the effective organisation and management of specific areas of activity within ICBT, including those
relating to use of learning, computing, refreshment, sport and recreational facilities. Copies of the
regulations, policies and procedures can be obtained from the ICBT web site, particularly on the pages
of the academic registry and student services, and are included as part of the academic and student
handbooks, which can also be accessed on the ICBT website.
An act will be regarded as misconduct and therefore the subject of disciplinary action, if it constitutes or
is likely to constitute improper interference with the normal and legitimate functioning and activities of
ICBT or of those who work or study at ICBT, if it affects the freedom of others, if it endangers the safety
or property of others or if it damages or is likely to damage the reputation of ICBT.
In particular, students are expected to observe ICBT’s Equal Opportunities Policy, which recognises that
discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, background, faith, sexual orientation or age and any form
of harassment or bullying are unacceptable.
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The sale of goods or services by students on ICBT premises is not permitted, except with the prior
approval of the Programme manager. Similarly, any form of gambling on ICBT premises is illegal and
will result in disciplinary action.
The use of any illegal drugs on ICBT premises is prohibited and any dealing in illegal drugs will always
be automatically reported to the police.
The following constitutes a non-exhaustive list of the types of misbehaviour or misconduct that this code
is intended to cover:
Violent, indecent, disorderly, threatening or offensive behaviour or language
Possession of weapons, chemicals and acts of terrorism
Fraud, deceit, deception or dishonesty in relation to ICBT or its staff or in connection with holding any
office in ICBT or in relation to being a student of ICBT/ ICBT
Action likely to cause or impair the health, safety, and wellbeing of any student, member of staff or other
employee of ICBT or any authorised visitor to ICBT/ ICBT.
Verbal abuse, bullying or any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation or discrimination of any
student, member of staff of other employee of ICBT or authorised visitor to ICBT.
Damage to/ or defacement of ICBT property or the property of other members of the ICBT community
caused intentionally or recklessly and misappropriation of such property.
Misuse or unauthorised use of ICBT premises or items of property, including misuse of computers or
other electronic devises to transmit, receive, view or display offensive, defamatory, discriminatory,
obscene or otherwise illegal material or to introduce any virus, worm or other harmful or nuisance
programme or file into any IT facility.
Failure to disclose a name and other relevant details to an officer or employee of ICBT in circumstances
when it is reasonable to require that such information is given.
Failure to comply with a previously imposed penalty under this code
Behaviour that constitutes a criminal offence where it takes place on ICBT premises
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Behaviour that affects or concerns other members of the ICBT community
Behaviour that damages the good name of ICBT/ ICBT or brings ICBT/ ICBT into disrepute - this
constitutes misconduct within the terms of this code; is an offence of dishonesty.
SMOKING
ICBT has a “No Smoking” policy, which covers all areas of each of its campuses, if you wish to smoke,
then you must do this in the specifically designated place outside the building. No smoking signs are
prominently displayed around the buildings and must be observed.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
ICBT is an organisation where diversity is valued, equality is promoted and our services are delivered
to support all staff and students regardless of gender, race, ethnic background, religion or belief, culture,
(dis)ability, age, gender reassignment or sexual orientation. (The Welsh language is regarded as an
additional equality strand in Wales).
Everyone in ICBT – governors, staff, students, visitors, contractors – has a responsibility to deliver
equality. Discrimination is unacceptable in any form. All individuals in ICBT should be treated with dignity
and respect and valued for their contribution.
ICBT has a well-developed framework of policies and practices to support inclusion and equality of
opportunity and to foster a supportive environment for all our students, staff, and visitors. In 2008, the
board of governors approved ICBT’s first single equality scheme, setting out our policy, strategies and
action plan for promoting equality of opportunity throughout ICBT. Our single equality scheme can be
accessed here: ICBT single equality scheme 2008. There are many other policies and guidance
documents relevant to equality & diversity, including the code of practice for freedom of speech and the
use of Inclusive language. You will find all this information on our web pages.
Any student with personal experience of any of the equalities strands who is interested in contributing
to the development of equalities policies and diversity events in ICBT is encouraged to contact the
equality & diversity officer to discuss how they could be involved.
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Contact: Programme Manager
As part of its equal opportunities policy portfolio, ICBT also has a harassment and bullying policy and
code of practice, which covers all members of its community to ensure the preservation of each
individual’s dignity.
The Harassment and bullying policy and code of practice is designed to eliminate all forms ofharassment
and bullying at ICBT, to provide a sensitive, fair and effective means of resolving complaints, to provide
victims with guidance and support, to ensure a safe and supportive working environment and to comply
with legal requirements.
The policy and code of practice defines what harassment and bullying are and then explains what they
involve in relation to gender, race, disability, sexual orientation and age. The roles and responsibilities
of different persons and the procedures to be followed are outlined.
If you feel harassed or bullied you must report it to a relevant member of Admin staff immediately, so
that swift and appropriate action can be taken.
APPENDIX 1 - USEFUL NAMES, ADDRESSES AND WEBSITES
Collaborative provision Office

http://www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/English/Partnerships/Pages/Home.aspx
International Office
http://www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/English/International/Pages/Home.aspx
Academic Registry
http://www3.Cardiffmet.ac.uk/English/registry/Pages/home.aspx
The Cardiff School of Art & Design

Howard Gardens Campus Cardiff CF24 0SP
Tel: +4429 20416647 Email: csad@cardiff met.ac.uk
Website: http:// http://cardiff-school-of-art-and-design.org/
The Cardiff School of Education

Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road Cardiff CF23 6XD
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Tel: +4429 204167092 Email: cse@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Website: http://www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/English/education/Pages/home.aspx
The Cardiff School of Health Sciences

Llandaff Campus Western Avenue Cardiff CF5 2YB
Tel: +4429 204168 36 Email: cshs@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Website:http://www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/English/health/Pages/home.aspx
The Cardiff School of Management

Tel: +4429 204168 36 Email: csm@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Website:http://www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/English/management/Pages/home.aspx
The Cardiff School of Sport

Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road Cardiff CF23 6XD
Tel: +4429 2041 7106 Email: css@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Website: http://www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/english/sport/pages/home.aspx
The Student Centre Llandaff Campus

Western Avenue Cardiff CF5 2YB
Tel: +4429 20416170 Email: studentservices@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Website: http://www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/English/studentservices
Student Services Career Development Services

‘A’ Block – Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road Cardiff CF23 6XD
Tel: +4429 20416333 Email: careers@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Website: http:// http://www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/english/studentservices/careers/pages/new-year-new-
start.aspx
Cardiff Metropolitan University Students’ Union

Campus Centre Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road Cardiff CF23 6XD
Tel: +4429 20416190
Email: studentunion@cardiffmetsu.co.uk
Web: www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk
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Head of Information Systems Division
Tel: 029 20417000
Email: ITHelpdesk@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Website:http://www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/English/lis/ using/it/Pages/SupportTraining.aspx
APPENDIX 2- ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET
Cardiff Metropolitan University

Assignment Cover Sheet
Student Details ( Student should fill the content)
Name
Student ID (Cardiff Met ID Cardiff Met ID : ICBT ID :

and ICBT ID)
Scheduled unit details
Unit code
Unit title
Assignment Details
Nature of the Assessment REPORT
Topic of the Case Study GIVEN
Learning Outcomes YES
covered
Word count
Due date / Time
Extension granted? (For Yes No
Office use only)
Declaration
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I certify that the attached material is my original work. No other person’s work or ideas
have been used without acknowledgement. Except where I have clearly stated that I have
used some of this material elsewhere, I have not presented it for examination / assessment
in any other course or unit at this or any other institution
Signature Date
Result (Assessor use only)

Marks by Name & Signature of Agreed
1st the 1st Assessor Mark
Assessor
Marks by Name & Signature of
IV: the IV
For Office use only (hard copy assignments)
Receipt Received by
date
REPORT STRUCTURE (Sample)
▪ Paper Size : A4
▪ Words : adhere to what is stated in the brief
▪ Printing Margins : LHS; RHS: 1 Inch
▪ Binding Margin : ½ Inch
▪ Header and Footer : 1 Inch
▪ Printing : Single Sided
▪ Basic Font Size 12
▪ Line Spacing : 1.5
▪ Font Style : Arial/Times New Roman/calibri
▪ Presentation : Bound Document
Assignment Instructions for Students
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Important Information
• The assignment should be uploaded on or before the deadline via ICBT Student Information
System. The soft copy must be in word format ONLY.
• Please log on to www.icbtsis.lk to upload your assignment. Please await for uploading
instructions.
• Softy copy should be named as BScBMS-(subject number) followed by the Cardiff Met
student ID number-8 digit number)
E.g. for International and Global Marketing
BSP-6004-20** ****
▪ Students are expected to keep a backup of all the assignments. ICBT and Cardiff
Metropolitan University have all the right to re call for soft copy of any assignment at any time
during the course.
▪ Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce
must be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances (Please refer
to Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).
▪ All sources of information must be referenced using “Harvard referencing” where a

reference listing should be included at the end of the assignment.
▪ Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can
hand over the assignment. No late submissions are allowed. (Please refer to the Student
Handbook on Assessments - Late Submissions).
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUESS AND TECHNOLOGY
▪ Please refer to Student Handbook on Assignments – Re-submission, mitigating circumstances

procedure.
▪ Please include the assignment coversheet in your answer. Please avoid copying assignment
question in your answer file.
▪ Please use the attached coversheet only for hardcopy.
▪ Do not copy the assignment coversheet or the assignment question to the softcopy.
▪ Students are expected to give the following information in their coversheet of the softcopy.
o Student name :
o Cardiff Met ID number :
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o ICBT ID number:
o Cardiff Met ID number :
o Subject name:
o Subject code:
▪ Attached the AUP report summary at the end of assignment
APPENDIX 3 - MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES FORM
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Before completing this form, students are advised to read the attached Guidance. The completed form
and supporting evidence must be submitted as instructed in the relevant Programme Handbook in time
for consideration by the Mitigating Circumstances Committee.
Section 1: Student’s Personal Details
Full Name:
Student Number:
Programme:
Year/Level of Study:
Contact Address:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
I confirm that I have read the Mitigating Circumstances Procedure and that, to the best of my
knowledge, the information given on this form is a true and accurate statement of my exceptional
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personal circumstances. I accept that a false claim may result in disciplinary action being taken
against me.
Signed: Date:
Section 2: Receipt to be returned to Student (Please see Guidance Note 2)
Student Name:
Student Number:
Programme:
I acknowledge receipt of the completed Mitigating Circumstances Form.
Date received:
Staff name (please print):
Staff signature
Section 3: Details of the Modules and Assessments Affected by Mitigating Circumstances
Please give details of each assessed component of module(s) affected by your mitigating circumstances
and the relevant Code for the effect on your work you must include all modules affected.Please start a
new line for each assessed component.
Module Module Title Assessment Type Exam or Code(s)

Number Submission
Date
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Section 4: Details of Mitigating Circumstances
Please describe clearly and concisely the factors that you believe have adversely affected your
academic performance in the assessments listed in Section 3 above.
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Section 5: Evidence Attached
Please list all documentary evidence (letters, certificates etc) attached to this form.
Please make sure you have detached the Guidance Notes, inserted your Student Number in the box at
the top of each page of this form, signed and dated the front page of this form, and that you have
attached all required supporting evidence; then, submit the form as instructed in the relevant
Programme Handbook.
Section 6: For School Administrative Use Only
Date received:
Date considered:
Decision: ACCEPT / REJECT (delete as appropriate)
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Recommendation to
Examining Board:
To be signed and dated Signed:

by the Chair of the
Mitigating
Date:
Circumstances
Committee
Date of notification of
outcome to student:
Students who miss the submission deadline of an assignment must inform ICBT via e mail to
bm@icbtcampus.edu.lk within 5 working days with a duly filled mitigation application. The mitigating
application will be reviewed by ICBT Mitigating Circumstances Committee (MCC) and a decision will
be taken in accordance to the Cardiff Met University mitigation procedure. Students are advised to
provide adequate evidence and information on their mitigating circumstance. Students will be notified
once the committee finalizes the decision.
Students of unsuccessful mitigation application will be considered as a missed/failed attempt hence

will have to redo the subject (new topic) with following batch and the marks will be capped at 40. Students
of successful mitigation application will also have to submit their respective subject under a new topic
with the following batch. All successful mitigating students’ submissions are treated as the 1stattempted
hence will be marked for 100%. All mitigating application after the examination board will not be
reviewed
ICBT will not accept any assignment after the deadline. When a student opts into mitigation procedure
he/she must understand it may delay their progression in the degree as the submission date will only be
in the following semester with a new topic. Based on the acceptance/ rejection you will get your marks
accordingly.
APPENDIX 4 - WITHDRAWAL, TRANSFER, SUSPENSION FORM
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To obtain a soft copy of withdrawal, transfer or suspension form please contact undergraduate
Department via bm@icbtcampus.edu.lk
APPENDIX 5 - EXAMINATION
1. Exam hall will be opened 15 minutes before the schedule to allow for check-in procedure
2. Students required producing their admission advice to the invigilator along with a proof of ID. (
NIC/DL/Passport during the examination)
3. Late students will not be permitted to the exam hall after 30 mints of the commencement of the
examination.
4. No additional time will be given for late students.
5. Student must remain in the examination hall during the first 20 minutes and the last 20 minutes
of exam time.
6. No mobile phone or any similar electronic device can be used during the examination. ( Must
be switched off)
7. Scientific calculator ranged FX 100 or below is allowed
8. Hats, caps ear phones must not be used during the examination ( except religious/cultural
observances)
9. Smoking is not permitted in the examination hall
10. No food is allowed in the examination hall. A bottle of water is allowed.
11. Students must remain seated after the examination until you are asked to leave the hall by the
invigilators.
12. Please note this is a closed book examination.
13. Severe penalties apply for misconduct, cheating, possession of unauthorized materials, and
unauthorized removal of materials from examination rooms or ignoring the instructions given by
supervisors. Penalties may include failure for the unit and exclusion from the University.
APPENDIX 6- REQUEST A LETTER
Students requiring proof of student status may request the following letters, and you need to complete
a letter requesting form, and email to program coordinator.
Types of Letters
1. Student Status Letter - This confirms your status as a student for the current academic year.
2. Award Letter - Once you have successfully completed your course we can produce a
letter that verifies your qualification.
3. Research survey Letter-
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Full Name
ICBT ID
Letters are
usually
University ID
available within
48 hours (this
Contact No
may be longer
during busy
E mail ID periods).
Date
Letters can be
collected from the ICBT campus Academic & Administration Division during office hours.
Letter Requesting Form D 08
Please select the type of letter required. ( ☑)

(Refer Appendix 6)
Student Status Letter

Award Letter
Research survey Letter
Please fill the below part, If you request a research survey letter. (☑)
Agree Disagree
All the acquired data will be treated confidentially and use for
academic purpose only.
Signature
APPENDIX 07- ELECTRONIC LIBRARY RESOURCES
Availability of resources
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Print journals converted to electronic access:
Springer: 1,250 titles

Sage Premier Collection: 690+ titles
Cambridge University Press: 336 titles
Wiley, Taylor & Francis and Nature: 59 titles
= additional 2,208 full text e-journal titles
DSpace – Cardiff Met Repository

https://repository.cardiffmet.ac.uk/dspace/
Students can access all areas of DSpace - includes undergraduate and MA dissertations
APPENDIX 08- CARDIFF METFLIX
Bitesize video from Library and IT – Watch on line
Cardiff MetFlix
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajTMscCR15MAtShT3dkEIA/videos
Helping you get to grips with Library resources and solve common IT issues
• Effective searching with Summon
• How to find e books
• How to find e journals
• Password self-services
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• Accessing your student e mail
• Accessing your blackboard
Disclaimer
Information in this booklet is effective from 01 April 2014, and the content in this handbook is subject to
change without notice from time to time. In particular, Cardiff Metropolitan University University reserves
the right to amend/withdraw/change any unit/sub unit/part of a unit/sub course or course of study it offers
or to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or course of study without consent from studentsor prior
notice to students.
Students name: ……………………………………………………………………………
Date of admission: ………………………………………………………………………..
Registration Number: ………………………………………………….
Contact Details in Home Country
Permanent Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………..
..…….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………
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Telephone No:.……………………………….
Current Contact Details
Current Address: -
..…….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..………
Declaration
I have read the Batchelor of Arts Business Management and Studies Administration Student Handbook
of the Cardiff Metropolitan University /ICBT Campus and agree to abide by the rules and conditions laid
down therein. I am aware that I may be subject to disciplinary action for the breach of the same.
………………………………………………
Signature of student
Please detach the copy of disclaimer (next page) & return to Program Coordinator at ICBT Campus.
………………………………….
Signature of Parent / Guardian
Please detach the copy of disclaimer (next page) & return to Program Coordinator at ICBT
Campus
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Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor

Professor Cara Carmichael Aitchison

Cardiff Metropolitan University Vice-Chancellor and Principal

WELCOME MESSAGE - PROGRAMME DIRECTOR ........................................................................8

WELCOME MESSAGE - PROGRAMME LEADER - ICBT Campus ..................................................8

ICBT CAMPUS .....................................................................................................................................9

MISSION AND VISION ........................................................................................................................9

CONTACT INFORMATION OF YOUR STUDY CENTRE ............................................................... 10

STUDY CENTRE SCHEME OF WORK/TIMETABLE ...................................................................... 11

VERY IMPORTANT .......................................................................................................................... 11

CHECKING YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS .................................................................................. 11

COMMUNICATION VIA EMAIL .................................................................................................... 12

PROGRAMME STAFF .......................................................................................................................... 13

PROGRAMME LEADER- ICBT Campus.......................................................................................... 13

TEACHING STAFF ........................................................................................................................... 13

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PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES........................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR 2018-2019................................................................................ 22

MODULE DESCRIPTORS ................................................................................................................ 22

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PROGRAMME REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................... 40

PROGRAMME AWARD .................................................................................................................... 40

PROFESSIONAL REQUIRMENTS .................................................................................................. 40

HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................................................ 40

DRESS CODE .............................................................................................................................. 40

ASSESSMENT METHODS .......................................................................................................... 41

MODULE EVALUTIONS .............................................................................................................. 42

ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION .......................................................................................................... 42

ASSESSMENT TURNARROUND .................................................................................................... 42

ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK ............................................................................................................. 43

ASSESSMENT GRADES ............................................................................................................. 43

EXTENSIONS AND MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES ................................................................... 44

MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES ................................................................................................ 44

ASSESSMENT AND QUAITY ASSURANCE ................................................................................... 45

IS MY MARK FAIR ....................................................................................................................... 45

EXTRENAL EXAMINAR ............................................................................................................... 45

EXAMINATION BOARD ............................................................................................................... 46

CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION ........................................................................................................ 46

PLAGARISM AND COLLUSION ...................................................................................................... 47

REVIEW OF PROGRAMMES ............................................................................................................... 47

STUDENT STAFF LIAISON COMMITTEES ................................................................................ 48

LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE ................................................................................ 48

SUSPENSION OF STUDIES ................................................................................................................. 51

WITHDRAWING STUDENTS ................................................................................................................ 51

PERSONAL TUTORS ........................................................................................................................... 52

ICBT ONLINE IT SERVICES ................................................................................................................. 52

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................................. 53

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ............................................................................................................ 54

STUDY CENTER STUDENT SERVICES.............................................................................................. 54

STUDY CENTER RESOURCES ........................................................................................................... 54

PERSONAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 54

SOCIAL MEDIA ..................................................................................................................................... 55

CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................................................ 55

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES .................................................................................................................... 57

HARRASSMENT AND BULLYING ....................................................................................................... 57

WELCOME MESSAGE - PROGRAMME LEADER - ICBT Campus

MISSION AND VISION