Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of UE

Performing biochemical and haematological tests, explaining the methodological principles used, interpreting the results in the context of clinical cases, understanding the material of the medical biochemistry course

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Biochemical assays (porphobilinogen, delta-amino levulinic acid, iron, transferrin, haemoglobin, total protein) in various biological matrices and interpretation of clinical cases.

Prior Experience

Basic principles in biochemistry quantification (colorimetry, immunoturbidimetry) must be understood

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Oral presentation - Face-to-face
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Biochemical assays (porphobilinogen, delta-amino levulinic acid, iron, transferrin, haemoglobin, total protein) in various biological matrices and interpretation of clinical cases.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

Marking system for microbiology practical work (10 hrs) and medical biochemistry part 1 practical work (50 hrs)
- If the marks for the microbiology and medical biochemistry part 1 practical courses are both higher or lower than 10/20
The final mark is weighted as follows: microbiology 1/6 and medical biochemistry part 1 5/6.
- If one of the marks for the microbiology or medical biochemistry part 1 practical is less than 10/20 
A final mark will be awarded which will only include the mark below 10/20. Only the practical work for which the mark is less than 10/20 will have to be retaken.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Interpretation of clinical cases

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

Marking system for microbiology practical work (10 hrs) and medical biochemistry part 1 practical work (50 hrs)
- If the marks for the microbiology and medical biochemistry part 1 practical courses are both higher or lower than 10/20
The final mark is weighted as follows: microbiology 1/6 and medical biochemistry part 1 5/6.
- If one of the marks for the microbiology or medical biochemistry part 1 practical is less than 10/20 
A final mark will be awarded which will only include the mark below 10/20. Only the practical work for which the mark is less than 10/20 will have to be retaken.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Interpretation of clinical cases

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

Marking system for microbiology practical work (10 hrs) and medical biochemistry part 1 practical work (50 hrs)
- If the marks for the microbiology and medical biochemistry part 1 practical courses are both higher or lower than 10/20
The final mark is weighted as follows: microbiology 1/6 and medical biochemistry part 1 5/6.
- If one of the marks for the microbiology or medical biochemistry part 1 practical is less than 10/20 
A final mark will be awarded which will only include the mark below 10/20. Only the practical work for which the mark is less than 10/20 will have to be retaken.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Interpretation of clinical cases

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Marking system for microbiology practical work (10 hrs) and medical biochemistry part 1 practical work (50 hrs)
- If the marks for the microbiology and medical biochemistry part 1 practical courses are both higher or lower than 10/20
The final mark is weighted as follows: microbiology 1/6 and medical biochemistry part 1 5/6.
- If one of the marks for the microbiology or medical biochemistry part 1 practical is less than 10/20 
A final mark will be awarded which will only include the mark below 10/20. Only the practical work for which the mark is less than 10/20 will have to be retaken.