Lancaster University

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

            Subject Specific : Knowledge, Understanding and Skills 

At the end of the scheme of study students will have

• Acquired a structured and broad understanding of medical and biochemical processes, including a molecular and genetic knowledge of living organisms both in health and disease
• Knowledge and experience of careers within the NHS

-         Had the opportunity to collect, analyse and present observations and experimental data

-         Applied quantitative techniques in scientific analysis

• Practiced the synthesis and critical evaluation of information from a variety of sources
• Had the opportunity to formulate and test concepts and hypotheses
• Developed numerical skills

            General : Knowledge, Understanding and Skills (to include personal development and employability skills)

At the end of the scheme of study students will have

• Academic curiosity which will prepare them for lifelong learning

-         Developed critical and analytical problem-solving skills

-        Developed general/transferable skills to prepare them for graduate employment, e.g. ability to; work independently or as part of a team, use relevant information technology, demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, be self-reliant, manage time and work to deadlines

• The intellectual and practical skills necessary for progression to further study
• Satisfactory academic and experiential foundations for an application to medical school
• Satisfactory academic background for direct second year entry to life science degree schemes, e.g. at Lancaster could qualify for Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences, etc.

Learning AND Teaching Strategies and Methods

            Subject : Specific Knowledge, Understanding and Skills 

Knowledge will be acquired mainly through lectures and student-centred learning, supported by smaller group, workshop/seminar sessions.  A detailed course handbook (paper-based and on-line) will state the learning objectives for each module so that students will know what is expected of them. Teaching staff will encourage students to expand the fundamental information provided in lectures by directed further reading. Practical classes will involve the generation and interpretation of numerical data. Dialogue with staff is encouraged and supported by an open-door policy and use of discussion pages within a virtual learning environment.