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BM-D01
Capstone Research Project
This module provides an opportunity for students to conduct an independent research project in biomedical science field, developing essential skills for academic and professional research. The module builds on the knowledge and skills developed in teaching components in part one of their relevant programme. With expert supervision, students will design, execute, and critically evaluate a research study, integrating advanced methodologies and analytical techniques in order to critically explore and add to the evidence base for a topic of relevance to their area of study.
Throughout the module and the conducting of the Capstone Research project, students will be supported by their supervisors to ensure the research design considers the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) as well as the application and implementation of sustainable practice to ensure their research projects can contribute to global health and environmental challenges.
Students can be supervised in Welsh on this module.
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BM-M00
Biomedical Sciences in Healthcare
This module equips students with an opportunity to critically explore the evolving role of biomedical sciences in the delivery and provision of health care, in a local and global context. Furthermore it equips you the knowledge on key professional standards to critically explore the importance of IBMS and HCPC practice standards, ethical principles and regulatory frameworks to inform patient care, to gain an understanding of the lived patient experience, insight into working as part of a multidisciplinary team and to critically explore professionalism within healthcare delivery that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop your personal and professional development skills to inform and support the application of your knowledge, your experiences, and your reflective practice skills to inform the formation of professionalism competencies and your emerging professional identity as aspiring biomedical, healthcare or life scientists.
Through critical analysis and the application of reflective practice frameworks, you will develop critical self-awareness (personal and professional) to explore leadership, communication, teamwork and to critically evaluate the importance of quality management, risk assessment and the laboratory accreditation process to ensure analytical outcomes are accurate and precise. Furthermore, the module will explore the importance of digital technologies, informatics, and data science to consider how practice can be adaptive to emerging knowledge and new technologies that will inform the future trends in biomedical sciences.
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BM-M04
Clinical Biochemistry - Metabolism and Nutrition
This module offers an in-depth exploration of clinical biochemistry as it relates to nutrition, metabolic disorders, and diagnostic science. It covers essential topics including nutritional requirements, fluid and electrolyte balance, bone and mineral metabolism, lipid metabolism, gastrointestinal disorders, and specific protein analysis. The curriculum extends to the biochemical basis and laboratory diagnosis of diabetes, hypoglycaemia, inherited metabolic disorders, and acid-base disturbances. Emphasis is placed on laboratory roles in clinical diagnosis, sample interpretation, and monitoring treatment strategies. Practical laboratory sessions in lipid analysis and blood gas interpretation complement theoretical knowledge, while the module concludes with foundational toxicology and drug metabolism principles relevant to clinical practice.
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PM-162
Organic and Analytical Chemistry: an Introduction for Life Sciences
This module covers the fundamentals of organic chemistry, with a focus on stereochemistry and the mechanisms behind organic reactions. Additionally, it introduces analytical chemistry principles, emphasizing key instrumental techniques for both quantitative and qualitative analysis, as well as structure elucidation.
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PM-273
Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology
We are surrounded by substances that may do our bodies harm; these may be compounds used both clinically and recreationally. All compounds have the potential to do harm, depending on the dose.
This module will examine how we monitor drug exposure and the importance of pharmaco-/toxico-kinetics (i.e. a compounds absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion). The module will also examine how patients can become tolerant and/or addicted to compounds, and the underlying physiological changes which drive these processes.
This module will provide students with the opportunity to expand their toxicology knowledge and apply it to analytical, forensic toxicology and clinical toxicology. Students will learn about the experimental procedures and techniques we employ for the isolation and detection of compounds as well as their effects on biological systems. Students will then learn about the role of employing these methods in the field of forensic toxicology, the role of toxicology within the legal system and the role of clinical toxicology and patient presentation following poisoning events and the techniques we have for detection and treatment of toxicology within the clinical setting.
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PM-273C
Ffarmacoleg a Thocsicoleg Glinigol
Rydym wedi ein hamgylchynu gan sylweddau a allai achosi niwed i'n cyrff; gall y rhain fod yn gyfansoddion a ddefnyddir mewn cyd-destunau clinigol a hamdden. Mae gan bob cyfansoddyn y potensial i niweidio, gan ddibynnu ar y dos.
Bydd y modiwl hwn yn archwilio sut rydym yn monitro cysylltiad â chyffuriau a phwysigrwydd ffarmacocineteg/tocsicocineteg (h.y. amsugnedd, dosbarthiad, metaboledd ac ysgarthiad cyfansoddion. Bydd y modiwl hefyd yn archwilio sut gall cleifion ddod i oddef cyfansoddion neu ddod yn gaeth iddynt, a'r newidiadau ffisiolegol sylfaenol sy'n ysgogi'r prosesau hyn.
Bydd y modiwl hwn yn rhoi cyfle i fyfyrwyr ehangu eu gwybodaeth am docsicoleg a'i chymhwyso i docsicoleg ddadansoddol, fforensig a chlinigol. Bydd myfyrwyr yn dysgu am y gweithdrefnau a'r technegau rydym yn eu defnyddio i ynysu a chanfod cyfansoddion, yn ogystal â'u heffeithiau ar systemau biolegol. Wedyn, bydd myfyrwyr yn dysgu am rôl defnyddio'r dulliau hyn ym maes tocsicoleg fforensig, rôl tocsicoleg yn y system gyfreithiol a rôl tocsicoleg glinigol a chyflwr cleifion yn dilyn digwyddiadau gwenwyno, a'r technegau sydd gennym i ganfod a thrin tocsicoleg yn y lleoliad clinigol.
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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.
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PM-355
Drug Development and Regulation
This module offers a comprehensive introduction to clinical trials and drug development, focusing on both research methodology and applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
It covers the design, conduct, analysis, and critical appraisal of clinical trials using real, published studies. Students will explore early to late-phase trials, simple and complex designs, and how treatment effectiveness can vary across different populations.
In parallel, the module delves into the role of separation science and mass spectrometry in drug development, introducing key regulatory practices. Additionally, students will learn to track a drugs path through the body and critically evaluate its design.
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PM-D00
Research Project: Medical Physics
This module provides an opportunity for students to conduct an independent research project in medical physics, developing essential skills for academic and professional research. With expert supervision, students will design, execute, and critically evaluate a research study, integrating advanced methodologies and analytical techniques. The project will culminate in a well-structured dissertation and a professional research presentation. This module offers a valuable foundation for careers in clinical, industrial, and academic settings, equipping students with the expertise to contribute to cutting-edge developments in medical physics.
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PM-D01
MSc Dissertation - Clinical Science
The module aims to develop fundamental research skills. It comprises the development of supervised research work leading to a dissertation in the field of the Master's degree programme. The specific research topic will be chosen by the student following consultation with academic staff.
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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.
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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.
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PMLM22
Laboratory Measurement Techniques for Medical Sciences
This module will enable students to understand the basic and advanced concepts of laboratory and measurement techniques used in medical sciences, how they may be applied with relevant methods of detection, gain `hands on¿ problem solving experience and strategic method development for complete bioanalysis according to target molecule characteristics and method application.
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PMNMD0
Postgraduate Taught Masters Dissertation
In this module the student will be able to gain extensive specialist expertise in a chosen topic which could be targeted to their future career in the field of nanomedicine.
Students will be supervised by University academics and/or members of their research and innovation teams. A variety of project types are available that include:
1. Laboratory based experimental research and data analysis (dependant on laboratory access and capacity).
2. Analysis of experimental data originating from the project supervisor¿s laboratory*
3. Meta-analysis of publicly available experimental data*
4. Systematic analysis of publicly available reported data*
*potentially linking with Swansea¿s data health science or clinical trials unit.
Working with a dedicated academic supervisor students will develop a clear research question, experimental plan and derive, analyse and present research data.
The research topic choice will be made in conjunction with the supervisor, based upon novelty, feasibility and practical considerations on a 'first come first served' basis. The final approval of the topic rests with the project supervisor.
The module lead and academic tutor will provide additional support available throughout the module period.
A series of information sessions and engagement events such as the 3 Minute Thesis and employability for an innovative and integral part of this module.
A small number of placement opportunities may arise with external academic and industry partners. These opportunities will be highlighted early in the first semester, with placements, in the event of high demand, based on student academic performance.
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PMPM05
Research Methods and the Medical Physics Specialties
This module provides healthcare professionals and clinical scientists with essential skills in research methods and evidence-based practice, alongside the opportunity to gain specialised knowledge in a chosen clinical domain.
The first component introduces key aspects of research design, statistical analysis, critical appraisal of scientific literature, and the integration of evidence-based practice into clinical decision-making. Learners will explore research ethics, governance frameworks, and public and patient involvement (PPI), alongside practical sessions focused on statistical techniques and effective communication of findings to diverse audiences
The second component offers a flexible, tailored learning experience. Students will have the opportunity to choose one of up to four (between two and four in any one year) specialist streams aligned to their area of interest and/or practice:
Stream 1: Radiotherapy Physics ¿ Brachytherapy and other specialised radiotherapy techniques.
Stream 2: Nuclear Medicine ¿ Quality control of nuclear medicine equipment.
Stream 3: Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology ¿ Handling and safety of radioactive materials.
Stream 4: Imaging with Non-Ionising Radiation ¿ Advanced ultrasound techniques and optical radiation safety.
This flexible approach ensures that participants gain both a solid foundation in generic research methods and an in-depth understanding of a specific area relevant to their professional practice or interests.
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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.
