MEDN62582
Clinical Virology & Molecular Diagnostics 1
15
Semester 2
Postgraduate Taught
Level 7
Moustafa Alissa Alkhalaf
Unit coordinator
Division of Medical Education
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5
<div> Clinical Virology aims to expand virological knowledge, to allow students to better understand the basis of viral infection, and will include the following:</div><div> </div><ul> <li> The historical development of virology as a discrete branch of microbiology and the unique nature of viruses</li> <li> The structure and form of viruses and how this determines their survival and the modes of their transmission in the environment</li> <li> Identification of major virus families and their replicative strategies particularly as they relate to significant disease in humans</li> <li> The principles of control of virus infection – containment, vaccination and antiviral chemotherapy</li> <li> The science behind viral vaccination</li> <li> The science behind antiviral chemotherapy</li> <li> How viruses are detected and studied in order to determine their pathogenesis and devise methods for the prevention and treatment of infection both within the research and healthcare environments.</li> <li> Identification of the major viral groups and their relation to human disease</li> <li> The principles of management and treatment strategies for viral infections</li></ul><div> </div>
<div> Clinical Virology aims to expand virological knowledge, to allow students to better understand the basis of viral infection, and will include the following:</div><div> </div><ul> <li> The historical development of virology as a discrete branch of microbiology and the unique nature of viruses</li> <li> The structure and form of viruses and how this determines their survival and the modes of their transmission in the environment</li> <li> Identification of major virus families and their replicative strategies particularly as they relate to significant disease in humans</li> <li> The principles of control of virus infection – containment, vaccination and antiviral chemotherapy</li> <li> The science behind viral vaccination</li> <li> The science behind antiviral chemotherapy</li> <li> How viruses are detected and studied in order to determine their pathogenesis and devise methods for the prevention and treatment of infection both within the research and healthcare environments.</li> <li> Identification of the major viral groups and their relation to human disease</li> <li> The principles of management and treatment strategies for viral infections</li></ul>
<div> The unit aims to:</div><div> Provide students with a knowledge and understanding of viruses, their form and structure and how they are detected and studied. </div><div> </div>
<p>Students should be able to/have: </p>
<ul> <li> Understand the historical development of virology as a discrete branch of microbiology and the unique nature of viruses</li> <li> Understand the structure and form of viruses and how this determines their survival and the modes of their transmission in the environment</li> <li> Understand the principles of control of virus infection – containment, vaccination and antiviral chemotherapy</li> <li> Have a knowledge of the science behind viral vaccination</li> <li> Have a knowledge of the science behind antiviral chemotherapy</li> <li> Develop knowledge on how viruses are detected and studied in order to determine their pathogenesis and devise methods for the prevention and treatment of infection both within the research and healthcare environments.</li> <li> Be able understand the principles of management and treatment strategies for viral infections</li> <li> Be able to identify major virus families and their replicative strategies particularly as they relate to significant disease in humans</li></ul><div> </div>
<ul> <li> Analyse, evaluate and interpret the results of controlled experiments and from different technological platforms and integrate theory and practice</li> <li> Critically evaluate the performance of new analytical technologies in the context of the specific requirements of the health service </li></ul><div> </div>
<ul> <li> Be able to identify and use methods for the detection and study of viruses</li> <li> Draw on their knowledge of different clinical pathologies to formulate appropriate analytical strategies</li></ul><div> </div>
<ul> <li> Learn to improve their time and resource management by working in a laboratory environment where data is required within a given timeframe and using limited reagents</li> <li> Learn to manage effective team working by carrying out tasks within a small group in a structured laboratory situation, and by problem solving within a group setting.</li> <li> Be able to present complex ideas to informed but non-specialist audiences in written and oral form. </li></ul><div> </div>
<p>A variety of learning and teaching methods will be used and include lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, eLearning material as well as private study. </p>
0
Other
40%
1
Written exam
40%
2
Written assignment (inc essay)
20%
<ul> <li> Feedback on assignments is given in accordance with University guidelines within 15 working days of submission</li> <li> Informal feedback is given on a one-one basis in practical sessions</li> <li> There are opportunities to repeat and practice experimental techniques in areas where the student (or tutor) considers there is weakness.</li> <li> Opportunity to submit practice essays for feedback prior to written examinations</li> <li> Verbal feedback in seminar/tutorial sessions</li></ul>
MSc Medical Microbiology (FT)
MSc Med & Molecular Viro FT
PGDT Taught Component
Mandatory
MSc Medical Microbiology (PT)
MSc Med & Molecular Viro (PT)
PGDT Taught Component
Mandatory
Dip Medical Microbiology (FT)
Dip Medical & Molecular Virolo
PGDT Taught Component
Mandatory
N
Lectures
30
Practical classes & workshops
30
0
90