ID:
501722
Duration (hours):
40
CFU:
5
SSD:
BIOCHIMICA CLINICA E BIOLOGIA MOLECOLARE CLINICA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 29/05/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
At the successful conclusion of this module, you should be able to demonstrate the following level learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge & Understanding: You will acquire knowledge of the biochemical basis of physiological and pathological processes and of the principles underlying major clinical laboratory tests used in medical practice.
2. Application of Knowledge: You will develop the ability to apply biochemical knowledge to select and interpret laboratory tests in common clinical scenarios, using quantitative data and reference values.
3. Autonomy of Judgement: You will be able to evaluate the diagnostic performance and clinical relevance of biochemical tests, considering disease prevalence, sensitivity, specificity, and analytical limitations.
4. Learning Skills: You will demonstrate the ability to update your knowledge of laboratory medicine through the use of scientific literature, case examples, and digital learning tools.
1. Knowledge & Understanding: You will acquire knowledge of the biochemical basis of physiological and pathological processes and of the principles underlying major clinical laboratory tests used in medical practice.
2. Application of Knowledge: You will develop the ability to apply biochemical knowledge to select and interpret laboratory tests in common clinical scenarios, using quantitative data and reference values.
3. Autonomy of Judgement: You will be able to evaluate the diagnostic performance and clinical relevance of biochemical tests, considering disease prevalence, sensitivity, specificity, and analytical limitations.
4. Learning Skills: You will demonstrate the ability to update your knowledge of laboratory medicine through the use of scientific literature, case examples, and digital learning tools.
Course Prerequisites
For further information please see the Integrated Course syllabus
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods include lectures, discussion and guided independent study. Lectures present key concepts (supports LO.1, LO.2), facilitate interactive discussion of clinical cases and laboratory approaches (supports LO.2-3) and are supported by the e-learning platform (supports LO.4). Teaching will include guidance to help you prepare for the exam and throughout you will be presented with references to further readings and other materials to support your development (supports LO.4).
Assessment Methods
For further information please see the Integrated Course syllabus
Texts
Tietz NW, Rifai N, Horvath AR, et al. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2012.
Additional materials, including selected scientific articles will be distributed via the KIRO e-learning platform
Additional materials, including selected scientific articles will be distributed via the KIRO e-learning platform
Contents
The Clinical Biochemistry module focuses on the interpretation of laboratory tests across major clinical areas, including cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, oncology, coagulation disorders, and metabolic bone disease, with particular attention to diagnostic performance and clinical applicability. Supported by practical laboratory work, the module provides an understanding of the role of the laboratory in assessing health status and patient care, and knowledge of the biochemical and molecular tools necessary for preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic interventions in hereditary and acquired disorders.
Key themes include assessment of diagnostic performance, monoclonal gammopathies, cardiology, nephrology, liver diseases, endocrinology, bone disease and calcium metabolism, coagulation, tumour markers, plasma proteins, and the development of novel markers and clinical proteomics.
Key themes include assessment of diagnostic performance, monoclonal gammopathies, cardiology, nephrology, liver diseases, endocrinology, bone disease and calcium metabolism, coagulation, tumour markers, plasma proteins, and the development of novel markers and clinical proteomics.
Course Language
English
More information
For further information please see the Integrated Course syllabus
Degrees
Degrees
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Single-cycle Master’s Degree (6 Years)
6 years
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