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Type of module
Aims
Medical Microbiology A
BYM23
7
30 CATS
None
Extensive over two semesters
This module aims to develop the student’s ability to apply knowledge and
understanding of selected disease states, therapies and control measures in
microbiology and to undertake complex evaluative procedures in
associated diagnostic laboratory tests and to operate as a reflective
practitioner in a professional workplace setting.
By the end of the module, using specified disease states and therapies as
Learning outcomes/objectives
examples, students will be able to:
 apply an understanding of the underlying pathology and principles
and practice of current and emerging analytical techniques in
order to i) evaluate samples for suitability for, and urgency of,
analysis; ii) interpret results, identify problems in analysis and
suggest corrective procedures; iii) identify where analytical
results indicate further investigation and suggest appropriate
procedures; iv) communicate effectively with other healthcare
professionals (LO1)
 reflect upon their development as a practitioner undertaking
complex analytical and evaluative procedures in a professional
workplace setting (LO2)
The disease states and therapies covered are a) parasitological infections;
b) urinary tract infections; c) septicaemia; d) meningitis; e) sexually
transmitted infections. Infection control will also be included.
Pathology and identification of faecal, blood borne and urinary parasites.
Content
Pathology and principles of isolation and identification of microbial
pathogens in various body sites including blood, urinary tract, central
nervous system, genitourinary tract.
Principles, practice and implications of infection control.
Principles, practice and instrumentation for tests associated with these
conditions and therapies, including pre-analytical variables, significance of
abnormal results and QA procedures.
Teaching and learning strategies Teaching and Learning will be via a mixture of lectures, seminars,
tutorials, laboratory workshops and student-centred learning.
Recommended text books:
Learning support
Collier (editor) Topley and Wilson’s Principles of Microbiology and
Microbial Infections Volumes (1-5) 1998 ( or most recent edition) London:
Arnold ; Collins CH et al Collins and Lyne’s Microbiological Methods 8th
edition 2004 (or most recent edition) London: Arnold; Murray PR et al
Medical Microbiology 5th edition (or most recent edition) 2005
Philadelphia: Elsevier Mosby; Shanson DC Microbiology in Clinical
Practice 3rd edition 1998 ( or most recent edition) Oxford: ButterworthHeinemann ; Snell JJS, Brown DFJ & Roberts C Quality Assurance –
Principles and Practice in the Microbiology Laboratory 1999 London:
PHLS
Journals: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy ; British Journal of
Biomedical Science ;British Medical Journal ;Clinical Microbiology
Reviews ; Epidemiology and Infection ;Journal of Antimicrobial
Chemotherapy ; Journal of Clinical Microbiology; Journal of Infectious
Diseases ; Journal of Clinical Pathology; Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal of Medical Microbiology ; Lancet; Trends in Microbiology;
Trends in Parasitology
Assessment tasks
Brief description of module
content and/or aims (maximum
80 words)
Area examination board to
which module relates
Module team/authors/
coordinator
Semester offered, where
appropriate
Date of first approval
Date of last revision
Date of approval of this version
Version number
Replacement for previous
module
Field for which module is
acceptable and status in that
field
Course(s) for which module is
acceptable and status in course
School home
External examiner
100% coursework composed of: i) structured portfolio based on specified
specialist topic case studies (2000 words, 20%) and associated oral
presentation (10%)(LO1); ii) structured portfolio evidence of reflective
practice (1000 words 10%) and associated viva examination (10%)(LO2);
iii) topic-based assessments (5-10 assessments, 5-10% weighting each,
total 50% overall module mark)(LO1); this may included some diagnostic
assignments held under unseen ‘test’ conditions (maximum of 20%). The
exact number and weighting of the topic-based assignments will be
confirmed prior to the commencement of the module.
The module develops the student’s ability to apply their understanding of
selected disease states, therapies and control measures in microbiology, to
undertake complex evaluative procedures in associated diagnostic
laboratory tests and also to operate as a reflective practitioner in a
professional workplace setting. A combination of lectures, seminars,
tutorials, laboratory workshops and student-centred learning are delivered
by university-staff and specialist visiting lecturers from NHS Pathology
laboratories. Assessment is by a combination of a structured portfolio,
specialist topic coursework assignments, viva examination and oral
presentation. This module is designed for currently employed HPCregistered Biomedical Scientists who are working towards completion of
the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology and supplements or
can be supplemented by specialist topics covered in the module BYM24
Medical Microbiology B.
MSc Biomedical Sciences AEB/CEB
Sarah Pitt (coordinator) and Jon Caplin, with visiting lecturer staff from
Microbiology laboratories
1 and 2
2007
n/a
2007
1
N/A
MSc Biomedical Sciences (Medical Microbiology)
Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
Dr S Oldroyd