Dr Gareth Noble

• PM-344 Capstone Project

  The aim of this module is to provide a capstone experience to students¿ learning, through participating in their own enquiry-based research project, with guidance from an academic supervisor. The project may be laboratory or non-laboratory based, but it will always involve a research question that is drawn from the literature, and focused on a topic relevant to the life sciences. It will ask a research question and involve the critical analysis of research findings. Students will refine their oral and written communication skills to a graduate level through an oral presentation and dissertation on their research findings and conclusions.

• PM-369 Mental Health Literacy

  Reports of mental health issues are growing rapidly across the globe. It is within this context that Mental Health Literacy (MHL) has evolved as a distinct component of Health Promotion. MHL focuses on understanding how to obtain and maintain positive mental health; understanding mental disorders and their treatments; decreasing stigma related to mental disorders; and, enhancing help-seeking efficacy (i.e. knowing when and where to seek help and developing competencies designed to improve one¿s mental health care and self-management capabilities). Mental Health Literacy is fundamental to improving a person¿s mental health outcomes, decreasing health inequities in populations, reducing the burden on health and social care services, and to aid the development of preventative, proactive health policy. Mental health literacy is also an important empowerment tool as it increases people¿s resilience and control over their mental health and increases confidence in help-seeking behaviour. For students wishing to pursue careers in medicine or healthcare, an enhanced awareness of Mental Health Literacy will be beneficial for their own mental health, and that of their patients, family, friends, carers and co-workers.

• PMAM03 Foundations of Behaviour

  This module will introduce students to the concepts involved in the brain development in terms of the physiological and psychological aspects. Additionally, it will explore how altered neurodevelopment is often described as a component of the behavioural aspects of Autism presentation. Furthermore, students will be introduced to the theoretical concepts of various behavioural management approaches.

• PMBM01 Research & Innovation in Biomedical Science

  Over the course of this module, students will cover core practical steps, theories and philosophies that underpin biomedical and clinical research, with a focus on the transferable skills that allow you to develop and thrive within that research environment. This module will allow students to review, appraise and evaluate the application of the transferable skills and practices that underpin clinical development practices, and the challenges faced from an academic, clinical and industrial perspective.

• PMBM02 Introduction to Biomedical Science Practice in Health Care

  The role of Biomedical Science in the delivery and provision of Health Care will be explored and critically evaluated within this module. This module is designed to provide you with the fundamental and principal concepts of Health Care, specifically to support the role of Biomedical Science. It will provide learning activities based around the general themes of Biomedical Science in Health Care, Anatomy and Pathology, Patient Experience, Pharmacology and Professionalism.

• PMBM03 Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences 1

  This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover the following key topics: ¿ Human Anatomy and Physiology ¿ across the life span ¿ Good laboratory practice and Sustainability ¿ Key principles of cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology, clinical immunology, clinical genetics and haematology ¿ Quality Management

• PMBM03J Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

  This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover key topic areas ranging from Good Laboratory Practice, Biomedical Diagnostics, Pathophysiology, the disciplines in Biomedical Science and the various approaches involved to ensure Quality Control and Laboratory Management.

• PMBM04 Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences 2

  This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover the following key topics across the life span: ¿ Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology ¿ Pharmacology and Toxicology ¿ Key principles of cell pathology, clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical immunology, and clinical genetics ¿ Transfusion Science ¿ Quality Management ¿ Near-patient testing (NPT)/Point of Care Testing

• PMBM05J Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences 1

  This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover the following key topics: ¿ Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology ¿ Pharmacology and Toxicology ¿ Good laboratory practice and Sustainability ¿ Key principles of clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical immunology, and clinical genetics ¿ Transfusion Science ¿ Quality Management ¿ Near-patient testing (NPT)/Point of Care Testing

• PMBM06J Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences 2

  This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover the following key topics across the life span: ¿ Human Anatomy and Physiology ¿ across the life span ¿ Good laboratory practice and Sustainability ¿ Key principles of cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, clinical medicalmicrobiology, clinical immunology, clinical genetics and haematology ¿ Quality Management

• PMBM07 Biomedical Sciences in Healthcare

  The role of biomedical sciences in the delivery and provision of health care will be explored and critically evaluated within this module. This module is designed to provide you with the fundamental and principal concepts of Health Care, specifically to support the role of Biomedical Science, from understanding the principles and organization of the NHS to exploring valued based healthcare. It will provide learning activities based around the various disciplines within biomedical science(s) within health care, explore the importance of IBMS and HCPC practice standards, understanding the patient experience, working as part of a multidisciplinary team and to critically explore professionalism within healthcare delivery.

• PMCB01 Clinical Biochemistry - Metabolism and Nutrition

  This module will explore the key clinical biochemical principles that are relevant to the application of the principles of clinical biochemistry to evaluate the function of the various physiological systems, the biochemistry of the processes involved that support life; from the cellular to whole physiological systems and explore how clinical biochemistry can detect pathological dysfunction. It will critically develop your understanding of the various biochemical processes involved in the analytical detection of function and dysfunction within health and disease states across the life span.

• PMPD01 Professional Practice Development

  This module aims to develop the students critical understanding of the key concepts and principles of professional practice development using a reflective analysis approach. It will explore the importance of professional practice development from both an individual and an organizational perspective. Through the application and engagement of reflective practice, students will critically evaluate key practice issues of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, mentorship and coaching and developing a Professional Development Plan to support their transition to an autonomous practitioner.

• PMPD03 Professional Practice Development - Leadership and Management

  The Professional Practice Development ¿ Leadership and Management module aims to develop the students¿ awareness of the key issues, principles and practical applications of leadership, mentorship, emotional resilience, interpersonal skills, dealing with uncertainty and complexity as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team within a healthcare environment.

• PMRM00 Professional Foundations of Healthcare & Clinical Science

  This module equips students with the critical knowledge and skills to train for roles as effective, ethical, and patient-centred medical physics professionals. Emphasising governance, personal responsibility, and innovation, it fosters a deep understanding of collaborative practice, patient-centred care, and continuous professional development within medical physics. Students will explore the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology in both health and disease, with direct relevance to medical physics applications. They will engage in reflective practice, quality improvement methodologies, and the exploration of future trends, ensuring readiness for contemporary and future medical physics challenges.

• PMRM01 Critical Appraisal and Evaluation

  This module will explore the key concepts and topics that are related to the research process from defining evidence based practice, reviewing the literature (systematic and narrative), formulating research questions, critical appraisal frameworks, research design (quantitative and qualitative), clinical audit and introduce the students to the application of data analysis.

• PMRM03 Research Leadership and Project Management

  This module explores the concepts, principles and applications of various approaches to research leadership and project management. This module focuses on analysing, identifying and developing personal qualities and strategies relating to research leadership. Through engagement in a range of activities aimed at developing self-awareness and insight, reflection, group skills and communication skills, students will be able to determine a personal development plan relating to continuing development in research leadership and project management.

• PMRM04 Capstone Research Project

  This module builds on the knowledge and skills developed in teaching components in part one of their relevant programme. Students will work independently in order to critically explore and add to the evidence base for a topic of relevance to their area of study.

• PMRM04J Capstone Research Project (Jan)

  This module builds on the knowledge and skills developed in teaching components in part one of their relevant programme. Students will work independently in order to critically explore and add to the evidence base for a topic of relevance to their area of study.

• PMRM07 Critical Appraisal and Evaluation (PT Research Only)

  This module will explore the key concepts and topics that are related to the research process from defining evidence based practice, reviewing the literature (systematic and narrative), formulating research questions, critical appraisal frameworks, research design (quantitative and qualitative), clinical audit and introduce the students to the application of data analysis.

Dr Noble is a Trustee/Director for The Play & Leisure Opportunity Library, based in Swansea, which is a registered charity providing specialist toys, therapetic play sessions and leisure equipment in South West Wales for children and adults with a disability. 

Dr Noble is the Guest Editor of a Special Issue on Patient-centred Care in Neurosciences of Health Expectations Journal.