BY155

Biomedical Science
Module
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S i m o n n e We e k s
School of Applied Sciences
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lecture you will be able to:

1. Access module information and learning materials

to successful pass the module.
2. Access study skills and well-being support.
https://my.brighton.ac.uk/dashboard/home

BY155 Module Dashboard

Module Handbook
What is covered in this module?
https://my.brighton.ac.uk/dashboard/home

Study Materials
ASK A QUESTION

https://brighton.onlinesurveys.ac.
uk/by155-ask-a-question-2022
Bookmark your reading list to access it click here.

Reading list

Do you want to add link or book that you will help you learn?
Let us know via ASK A QUESTION on MyStudies and use Feedback option
 Be prepared for Lectures and Labs

Thursday

Tuesday
 Laboratory sessions

Due the health and safety constraints you CANNOT swap lab sessions. A lab
register will be taken.

Check on-line timetable for the date and time of your laboratory session.

Plan your journey in so that you are at least 15 minutes early. If you miss the
Health and Safety introductory talk you may not be able to enter the lab.

Be prepared: bring your own lab coat and safety glasses, pens and calculator.
 Laboratory sessions

Solutions and Dilutions and Haematology laboratory are

coursework assessment is worth 60% of the total module grade. Chemistry
laboratory is not assessed.

Data collected will be entered into Learning Science worksheets during

the lab session.

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 NEW
Laboratory sessions UNIVERSITY
RULES

If you cannot attend the lab session you must fill in an Absence Form which is
in MyBrighton/ MySchool/ Forms.

1. Email the completed form to SAS School Office: SAS-office@brighton.ac.uk by the

Friday of the lab week. This means forms by Friday 25/02/2217.00 for Solutions
and Dilutions lab and Friday 11/03/22 17.00 for Haematology lab.
Do not email the module leader as all forms must go to the school office
2. Under new university requirements: data sets are given to students if an
Absence Form is received by the SAS office before the opening of the assessment.
This means no form by dates provided above = no data = 0% and further actions
decided by exam boards.

3. Attendance is paramount and the university allows only one missed practical for this
module. Subsequent absence will be awarded 0% and further actions decided by exam
boards.

The fastest way to get your questions answered is to use Ask A Question
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How to pass
this module

✓ 32 hrs lectures
✓ 9 hrs laboratory
✓ 159 hrs student self-directed
learning

Aim to study:
10-13 hours per week to get the most
of this module.
 Formative learning opportunity that will help to keep track of
your learning progress:
Helping you
to study hard  Pop quizzes via MyStudies, which provide immediate
feedback.
and study  NearPod ® during live sessions to support learning and
smart preparation for exams.
 Learning Science worksheets provides practice and
immediate feedback
Assessment
Introducing the Attendance and Engagement Policy - a NEW
structure that lays out how we will be using your UNIVERSITY
engagement to provide proactive support, if you appear RULES
to be experiencing difficulties with your studies.

How will engagement be measured?

• You are expected to attend all learning activities outlined in the module overview
• If you have low or no engagement with My Studies for any two weeks, the university will be in touch
• The email should prompt you to re-engage, or to seek support
• You’ll be encouraged to speak to your SSGT about any issues you are facing
• If you know you will be absent from a learning session, speak to your tutor in advance
• A Professional Statutory Regulatory Body might set attendance requirements for some courses

Want to know more?

• Speak you your course leader or Personal Academic Tutor

• Check out the Student Support section of your School’s
SharePoint site to read the full policy and guidance.
Click here to access these resources
Click here to access these resources
uobstudentwellbeing@brighton.ac.uk
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lecture you will be able to:

 How to access module information and learning

materials to successful pass the module.
 How to access study skills and well-being support.

3. Name and describe the core disciplines in pathology.

4. Explain the role of HCPC and IBMS in the profession
of Biomedical Science.
B I O M E D I C A L S C I E N C E S C A R E E R S I N T H E N H S H O S P I TA L S

BLOOD INFECTIOUS
SCIENCES SCIENCES

CELLULAR
SCIENCES
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES CAREERS IN THE NHS

BIOMEDICA
MEDICAL
MEDICAL
L
MICROBIOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY
SCIENCES

BLOOD INFECTIOUS
SCIENCES SCIENCES

CLINICAL
CELLULAR
VIROLOGY
CHEMISTRY SCIENCES

REPRODUCTIVE
HAEMATOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY SCIENCES

TRANSFUSION HISTO
SCIENCE PATHOLOGY

CYTOLOGY

http://bit.ly/Biomed_Careers
Biomedical Biomedical scientists carry out a range of
Science laboratory and scientific tests to support the
diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Practice
Most hospital departments rely on
the work of biomedical scientists.
For example:
 In blood sciences department,
you could be testing emergency
blood group samples for
transfusions or

 urgent samples from surgery to

check haemoglobin levels or

 testing samples from patients

who have overdosed or had a
heart attack or

 Performing renal function testing

to help prepare a patient for MRI
scans.
RT-PCR for COVID-19 testing
Biomedical scientists investigate a
range of medical conditions:
• cancer
• diabetes
• blood disorders (e.g., anaemia)
• meningitis
• hepatitis
• AIDS
 Biomedical scientists have a key
role in:
Screening for diseases

Identifying diseases caused by bacteria and viruses

Monitoring the effects of medication and other treatments

Laboratory techniques used by in
practice include:
Microscopy
Electrochemistry
Spectroscopy
Centrifugation
Chromatography
Electrophoresis
Immunological techniques
Molecular biology techniques
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lecture you will be able to:

 Name and describe the core disciplines in pathology.

2. Explain the role of HCPC and IBMS in the profession

of Biomedical Science.
 How can I become a
biomedical scientist?

Enrol onto a biomedical science degree

1. accredited
by the Institute of Biomedical Science and
approved by
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

2. .

Complete a placement year as a trainee

3. and register with the HCPC.

Gain employment with the NHS as

registered biomedical scientist.
15 professions are regulated by HCPC.
HCPC aims to protect the public
and uphold confidence by:

1. Trained professionals

2. Knowledge and skills are up-

to-date throughout their
career

3. Meet the standards for their

conduct and professional
practice.
 1. Conduct,
performance
and ethics.

2. Proficiency.

3. Continual
development.

4. Education and
Training
HCPC standards provision
What if a health and care professional
breaches the standards of practice?

Examples of breaches:

Incompetence
Inappropriate, unprofessional behaviour. ​
Alcohol/drug misuse while on duty.

Examples of court hearings:

Conditions of Practice
Suspension
Striking off
23,084 biomedical scientists on the HCPC register in 2019-20.

PROTECTED TITLE: HCPC protects the public by regulating the 15 HCPC titles.
 RS
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SW
AN
Draw a line that matches the word to the definition.

CONDUCT The areas in which a registrant has the knowledge, skills and
experience necessary to practice safely and effectively.

SCOPE OF Making it clear that you are sorry about what has happened.
The HCPC does not regard an apology, of itself, as an
PRACTICE admission of liability or wrongdoing.

SERVICE USER A health and care professional’s behaviour.

Anyone who uses or is affected by the services of registrants,

PRACTITIONER for example, patients or other hospital departments.

A health and care professional who is currently practising in

APOLOGISING their profession.
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c t u
t le
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P rn
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Codes of professional conduct

Good Professional Practice in Bio Standards of Conduct, Perfor

medical Science mance and Ethics

Read through both codes of conduct and tick the items that you feel are the important
issues.
 Working within your scope of practice
 Maintaining confidentiality
 Behaving in a non-discriminatory manner
 Cooperating with the employer (e.g. in matters concerning Health and Safety)
 Reporting issues relating to your health
The IBMS is the professional body that promotes the profession, curriculum
framework, post registration education, training and CPD.

MEMBERSHIP
As students, you can join and get access to lots of useful information by becoming an
‘e-student’: https://www.ibms.org/membersarea/membership/

Some benefits include:

 A forum for members to communicate with each other via:
 The website
 Monthly printed magazine ‘The Biomedical Scientist’
 Quarterly on-line journal British Journal of Biomedical Science
 Scientific meetings and the biennial Congress.
To help you answer SAQ in exams go to the BY155 reading list:

Review chapter 1 Pitt, S.J., Cunningham, J.M. & Dawsonera

2009, An introduction to biomedical science in professional and
clinical practice, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford.

Or for more up-to-date information chapter 2 Ahmed, N.,

Glencross, H. & Wang, Q. 2016, Biomedical science practice:
experimental & professional skills, Second edn, Oxford
University Press, Oxford.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lecture you will be able to:

 How to access module information and learning

materials to successful pass the module.
 How to access study skills and well-being support.
 Name and describe the core disciplines in
pathology.
 Explain the role of HCPC and IBMS in the profession
of Biomedical Science.