2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC3146 Advanced Topics in Medical Sciences I
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Rao Sivaprasadarao
Email: A.Sivaprasadarao@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is mutually exclusive with
BIOL3112 | Advanced Topics for Biological Sciences 1 |
BMSC3143 | Advanced Topics in Pharmacology I |
BMSC3144 | Advanced Topics in Neuroscience I |
BMSC3145 | Advanced Topics in Human Physiology I |
MICR3120 | Advanced Topics in Microbiology 1 |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
.Objectives
To introduce students to a range of research topics in the broad field of medical sciences, and develop their ability to collate, critically analyse, and describe scientific information.Learning outcomes
Students should become familiar with current research in a range of topical areas within the field of biomedical sciences.
Syllabus
The module will consist of a number of "advanced topic units", each of which will contain a series of lectures +/- other teaching sessions relating to a particular research topic within the field of biomedical sciences. Students will attend, and do additional reading on, at least 5 of these ATUs.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
e-Lecture | 25 | 1.00 | 25.00 |
Interactive Lecture | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Private study hours | 170.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Reading lists will be provided in association with each lecture as a starting point for self-directed learning around the material in each ATU. An average of 5 hours additional reading/revision is allocated to each lecture.Independent online learning: 10 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student attendance at lectures will be monitored in line with standard faculty practice. At level 3, and in light of the extensive reading around the topics that is required, continuous assessment will not be appropriate for most ATUs.This module is mutually exclusive with other Advanced topics modules in this semester within the faculty of Biological sciences.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | Essay | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Online Time-Limited assessment | 24 hr | 70.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/04/2023 14:47:37
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