Study Plan (Cohort 2020)
Semester – 1
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
Lectures hours |
Laboratory/
Activity hours |
Prerequisites |
| ENG 101 |
English* |
3 |
3 |
0 |
None |
| CHM 114 |
Chemistry |
3 |
3 |
0 |
None |
| MBS 112 |
Mathematics* |
3 |
3 |
0 |
None |
| HUB 101 |
Human Biology |
2 |
2 |
0 |
None |
| USO 101 |
UAE Society and cultural diversity* |
2 |
2 |
0 |
None |
| IBM 101 |
Introduction to Biomedical Sciences |
1 |
1 |
0 |
None |
| Semester Total |
14 |
14 |
0 |
|
*General Education courses
Semester – 2
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
Lectures hours |
Laboratory/
Activity hours |
Prerequisites |
| BCH 201 |
Biochemistry- I |
3 |
2 |
2 |
CHM 114 |
| BSE 101 |
Behavioral Sciences and Ethics* |
3 |
3 |
0 |
None |
| ATI 201 |
Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation |
2 |
0 |
4 |
None |
| CBH 201 |
Cell Biology and Histology |
3 |
2 |
2 |
HUB 101 |
| ICU 101 |
Islamic Culture* |
2 |
2 |
0 |
None |
| ITE101 |
Information Technology Skills* |
1 |
0 |
2 |
None |
| AHP 101 |
Arabic for Health Professionals* |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Semester Total |
15 |
10 |
10 |
|
*General education courses
Semester – 3
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
Lectures hours |
Laboratory/
Activity hours |
Prerequisites |
| HAP 201 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology- I |
4 |
3 |
2 |
HUB 101 |
| BIS 101 |
Biostatistics* |
3 |
3 |
0 |
None |
| HGE 201 |
Human Genetics |
3 |
2 |
2 |
HUB 101 |
| BCH 202 |
Biochemistry- II |
3 |
2 |
2 |
BCH 201 |
| NUT 202 |
Nutrition |
2 |
2 |
0 |
BCH 201 |
| Semester Total |
15 |
12 |
6 |
|
Semester – 4
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
Lectures hours |
Laboratory/
Activity hours |
Prerequisites |
| HAP 202 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology -II |
4 |
3 |
2 |
HAP 201 |
| MBO 202 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
2 |
2 |
HGE 201
BCH 201 |
| MIC 202 |
Microbiology |
3 |
2 |
2 |
None |
| EIS 101 |
Entrepreneurship Innovation and Sustainability* |
3 |
3 |
0 |
None |
| HDB 201 |
Human Developmental Biology |
2 |
2 |
0 |
HUB 101 |
| EPI 302 |
Epidemiology |
2 |
1 |
2 |
None |
| Semester Total |
17 |
13 |
8 |
|
Semester – 5
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
Lectures hours |
Laboratory/ |
Prerequisites |
| Activity hours |
| PAT 301 |
Pathology-I |
4 |
3 |
2 |
HAP 202
CBH 201 |
| PHR 301 |
Pharmacology-I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
HAP 202 |
| IMM 301 |
Immunology |
3 |
2 |
2 |
MIC 202 |
| MMI 301 |
Medical Microbiology- I |
3 |
2 |
2 |
MIC 202 |
| RME 101 |
Research Methods |
2 |
2 |
0 |
None |
| BIF 201 |
Bioinformatics |
2 |
1 |
2 |
MBO 202 |
| Semester Total |
17 |
13 |
8 |
|
Semester – 6
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
Lectures hours |
Laboratory/ |
Prerequisites |
| Activity hours |
| MMI 302 |
Medical Microbiology – II |
4 |
3 |
2 |
MIC 202 |
| PAT 302 |
Pathology-II |
4 |
3 |
2 |
PAT 301
BCH 202 |
| PHR 302 |
Pharmacology-II |
3 |
3 |
0 |
PHR 301 |
| FRM 302 |
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology |
2 |
2 |
0 |
HAP 202
PHR 301 |
| ELE 302 |
Environmental and Occupational Health ENO 302/ Neuroscience NSC 302/ Cancer Biology CBO 302 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
As per each course** |
| PRO 401 |
Research Project-I (Proposal) |
1 |
0 |
2 |
RME 101 |
| JCB 401 |
Journal Club |
1 |
0 |
2 |
ITE 101 |
| Semester Total |
17 |
13 |
8 |
|
**Pre-requisites ENO 302 -Nil, Neuroscience- HAP 202, Cancer Biology – CBH 201, MBO 202
Semester – 7
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
Lectures hours |
Laboratory/ |
Prerequisites |
| Activity hours |
| CBT 401 |
Clinical Biochemistry |
3 |
2 |
2 |
PAT 302 |
| HTS 401 |
Hematology and Transfusion Science |
3 |
2 |
2 |
PAT 302
IMM 301 |
| MMB 401 |
Medical Molecular Biology |
3 |
2 |
2 |
MBO 202 |
| BEN 401 |
Biochemical Endocrinology |
2 |
2 |
0 |
PAT 302
PHR 302 |
| CIM 401 |
Clinical Immunology |
2 |
1 |
2 |
IMM 301 |
| PRO 402 |
Research Project –II |
2 |
0 |
4 |
PRO 401 |
| CLT 401 |
Clinical Laboratory training (CLT 401)(6 hrs/week)# |
2 |
0 |
6 |
– |
| Semester Total |
17 |
9 |
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#Can also be done in summer/winter breaks as an elective
Semester – 8
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
Lectures hours |
Laboratory/ |
Prerequisites |
| Activity hours |
| CLT 402 |
Clinical Laboratory Training (21 weeks, 5 days/week, 6 hours/day) |
13 |
– |
40 |
All Semester 1 to 7 courses |
| LBM 401 |
Laboratory Management |
1 |
0 |
2 |
– |
| PRO 403 |
Research Project-III |
2 |
0 |
4 |
PRO 402 |
| Semester Total |
16 |
0 |
46 |
|
Course Descriptions
ENG 101: English Language
The course provides an intensive instruction in the communication process in English focusing on the organization of ideas in well-developed expository and argumentative essays with emphasis on developing vocabulary and writing. In the process the students will be able to document their learning experiences effectively. This course prepares students to be proficient in spoken and written English. It is intended to improve the use of the English language as a basic tool for professional communications.
CHM 114: Chemistry
The course covers topics related to the different chemical concepts including atomic and electronic structures, periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular forms, intermolecular bonding & forces and chemical reactions. Organic compounds and reactions and their biological significance shall also be discussed. The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with common chemicals, their structure, properties and actions. The student will be able to apply principles of pH, acid-base reactions, inter-molecular interactions, organic compounds and reactions, to understand common chemical reactions in the living systems.
MBS 112: Mathematics
This course provides concepts of mathematics including concepts of precalculus needed for students of biological sciences. The course will emphasize content relevant to analyzing biological systems and application to biological systems will be illustrated. The objective of this course is to prepare the student to apply principles of mathematics including functions and their limits, derivatives of functions, integrals and solve first order linear equations to understand biological systems.
GE-HUB 101: Human Biology
This course provides the relevant foundation in biology for students of biomedical sciences. It introduces students to the overall structure and functioning of the major human body systems including the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, neuromuscular and endocrine systems. Concepts of genes and heredity, infection and immunity as well as the relationship between man and environment are also covered.
USO 101: UAE Society & Cultural Diversity
This course focuses on the unique nature of the UAE society and its political, geographical, cultural, demographical, and social aspects. It highlights the Emirati perspective of contemporary global changes. This course allows the students to explore the Emirati society in global context. The students will be able to get an insight into the unique political, geographical, cultural, demographical, and social aspects of the UAE society. They will use this knowledge in their interpersonal dealings with the individual members of this community when they meet them in the work-related settings or the community. Students will develop awareness of cultural diversity advantages and disadvantages and discuss cultural, social and communication sensitivities and will be able to relate themselves to global context.
IBM 101: Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Introduction to Biomedical Sciences course is a mix of interactive seminars, discussions, laboratory visits and group activities. The aim of the course is to orient students to the field of biomedical science, roles of Biomedical Scientists and possible career pathways. Seminars by professionally qualified biomedical scientists will introduce students to ongoing research in biomedical science fields and the contribution of biomedical research to advancement of medical science. Students will also be taken on visits to various laboratories to introduce them to future careers and workplaces.
BCH 201: Biochemistry-I
The aim of the Biochemistry-I course is to provide the student with an understanding of the basic structures of biomolecules and their roles in the human body. Comprehension of the structure-function relationships will enable the student to appreciate derangement of function resulting from abnormalities in structures of the biomolecules. Roles of enzymes and coenzymes and their mechanisms of action are also highlighted.
BSE 101: Behavioral Sciences and Ethics
The course is designed to give an overview of the main topics in behavioral sciences and Ethics including biological basis of behavior, mental processes, sensation and perception, learning, motivation, intelligence, human development, personality and universal ethical principles. Students will be trained to display sensitivity to cultural, psychosocial and ethical issues.
ATI 201: Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation
This course is designed to introduce the student to principles and applications of common analytical techniques used in biomedical sciences. Students will also learn to perform simple laboratory procedures and calculations. This course will provide a good foundation for the laboratory sessions in courses learnt during the 4th-8th semesters.
MET 101: Medical Terminology
The Medical Terminology course introduces students to the professional language used by those involved with the health sciences sector.It deals with the definition and explanation of common medical terms used in biomedical sciences. Students will develop the skills to understand complex medical terms by learning about the different components of the words. By the end of the course the student will be able to identify, spell, pronounce and define root words, prefixes and suffixes commonly used in the medical field. In addition, the student will also be able to understand and use common medical abbreviations.
ICU 101: Islamic Culture
The course aims to introduce the learner to the concepts and beliefs in Islam that form the basics of Islamic culture. The students are expected to identify the differences, compare values and preferences in Islamic culture with the existing ones. The course consists of a general review of Islam as a religion and as an approach to life. The objective of this course is to enable the student to demonstrate awareness of the effects of culture upon interpersonal communications and to interact appropriately to the culture of the colleague/patient.
ITE 101: Information Technology Skills
This course aims to develop effective literature search, scientific writing and presentation skills using information technology. Students will be able to perform an effective literature search using various databases, write a review on a scientific topic, prepare effective tables and graphs and present effective oral and poster presentations. The student will be made aware about plagiarism as well.
AHP 101: Arabic for Health Professionals
The course is designed for both Arabic and non-Arabic speakers to enable them to communicate in health professional settings. Role plays will help students of basic and advanced levels at the same time to understand each other’s problems while speaking to the person with language limitations of any kind. Course will enable non-native speakers to acquire basic knowledge in greetings and simple communication with patients. All students will function as effective team members and contribute to peer learning.
HAP 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology-I
The contents of the course will focus on three areas based on disease-health continuum namely structure of the human body, control of normal body functions and alterations in body function. Students will learn the structure and function of organ-systems of human body including the blood and immune system, musculoskeletal system, autonomic nervous system, alimentary system and integumentary system; and apply physiological principles to elucidate normal and abnormal function. In laboratory sessions, students will learn to identify and recognize parts of the human organ-systems and their associated functions, perform experiments to record physiological parameters and interpret the data. This course would provide the basis to understand the pathophysiological aspects of altered health learnt in Pathology-I and Pharmacology-I courses.
CBH 201: Cell Biology and Histology
This course will introduce students to the microscopic structure and function of the cell and tissues. It includes study of structure and functions of cell organelles, cell-cell interactions, membrane transport and cell signaling, phases of the cell cycle and regulation. Principles of the techniques used for studying cells and tissues will also be learnt along with opportunities to learn to identify and correlate the microscopic structure of various organs and tissues with the normal functions. This course would provide the basis to understand the conceptslearnt in Pathology-I course.
HGE 201: Human Genetics
The aim of the Human Genetics course is to introduce the students to the basic principles of human genetics. Students will learn morphology and nomenclature of chromosomes and standard notations used in karyotyping, concepts related to chromosomal abnormalities including numerical and structural abnormalities and mosaicism, single-gene inheritance, complex inheritance, variations in expression of dominant and recessive phenotypes and population genetics including Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, founder populations and frequently occurring alleles. Recent advances as well as ethical issues in genetics will also be highlighted. Laboratory sessions will focus on genetic techniques, pedigree charts and case discussions. This course along the Molecular Biology course will provide a strong foundation for Medical Molecular Biology course that is taught in year 4.
BCH 202: Biochemistry-II
This course focuses on the topics of bioenergetics and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Knowledge of the normal structure-function relationships of the biomolecules learnt in the Biochemistry-I course provides the necessary foundation for this course. Regulation and inter-relationships of metabolic pathways in the body, their adaptation to fed and fasting states and derangements in common metabolic diseases will also be learnt. Laboratory sessions will focus on quantitative analysis of glucose, proteins, lipids, urea and uric acid in blood and body fluids and their interpretation. This course will lay the foundation to understand the Clinical Biochemistry (CBT 401) and Biochemical Endocrinology (BEN 401) courses.
NUT 202: Nutrition
The Nutrition (NUT 202) course is designed to provide an understanding of the principles and concepts of nutrition. In this course, students will understand the importance of good nutrition in maintaining the normal functioning of the body as well as correlate poor nutrition to disease states including anemia, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Global issues in nutrition including malnutrition, food safety and security as well as lifestyle disorders including obesity and eating disorders will also be discussed. Knowledge of the normal structure and functioning of the human body learnt in the Human Anatomy and Physiology courses as well as the structure-function relationships of the biomolecules learnt in the Biochemistry courses provide the necessary foundation for this course.
HAP 202: Human Anatomy and Physiology-II
The contents of the course will focus on three areas based on disease-health continuum namely structure of the human body, control of normal body functions and alterations in body function. Students will learn the structure and function of organ-systems of human body including cardiovascular system, respiratory system, endocrine system, nervous system, reproductive system and urinary system; and apply physiological principles to elucidate normal and abnormal function. In laboratory sessions, students will learn to identify and recognize parts of the human organ-systems and their associated functions, perform experiments to record physiological parameters and interpret the data. This course would provide the basis to understand the pathophysiological aspects of altered health learnt in Pathology-I and Pharmacology-I courses.
MBO 202: Molecular Biology
The Molecular Biology course will provide biomedical students with a good foundation in concepts of molecular biology including techniques and applications. The course starts by introducing students to the structure and function of nucleic acids, organization of the genome, processes of replication, concepts of repair, RNA and protein synthesis, moves on to mechanisms of gene expression and regulation and finally to the basics of DNA technology. Genetically modified organisms and genome analysis are also touched upon. The course emphasizes the process of discovery, recent advances in technology and ethical considerations in molecular biology research.
MIC 202: Microbiology
This course provides knowledge about the fundamental characteristics of microorganisms and their structure, nutrition, metabolism, growth and genetics. It also deals with general mechanisms of pathogenesis of various microorganisms and the modes of transmission. Practical sessions will cover sterilization, disinfection & infection control, gram and acid-fast staining, culture media & methods used in the identification of bacteria, viruses, fungi & parasites and serological reactions. Students will be able to perform common laboratory procedures to identify these organisms. This course will also help the student understand the basic principles involved in safety measures followed for infection control as well as realize the importance of use of personal protective equipment while dealing with bio-hazardous material in the workplace. The basic principles of microbiology taught in this course will form the foundation for the concepts taught in the Medical Microbiology and Clinical Immunology courses in subsequent semesters.
BIS 101: Biostatistics
This course presents biostatistics related to health and medical problem solving in analytical way. This course introduces the student to the principles of statistics and concept of clinical trial design and analysis. Student will be able to explain the concept of variables, data description; probability and concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics; and to demonstrate basic knowledge of application data analyses in applied health sciences. Student will be able to make decision about appropriate use of descriptive and inferential statistics according to the type of data and study design for answering a research question. This is foundation for the research methodology courses as well as the research project.
HDB 201: Human Developmental Biology
The Human Developmental Biology course is organized in two parts. In the first half of the course, focus is on the important biological principles underlying developmental biology and approaches used to study development using model organisms. Students learn the principles and processes underlying the development of an embryo from a fertilized egg as well as the advantages and limitations of model organisms used to study development. The second half of the course focuses on organogenesis with special emphasis on the human; as well as current topics in the field of developmental biology including stem cell and regenerative biology along with their applications in biomedical research and therapy. Concepts learnt in the Human Genetics course will help students further understand the genetic approaches used to study embryogenesis and development.
EPI 302: Epidemiology
The course is an introduction to the science of epidemiology. In this course we consider epidemiology in the context of human health and disease. Epidemiological studies describe the natural history of disease and identify the determinants of disease to develop interventions to modify determinants or the natural history and thus provide the basis for development and evaluation of health policies and programs. Skills include calculation of key epidemiologic measures, evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of different epidemiological methods and investigation techniques.
PAT 301: Pathology-I
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the different methods used in pathological examination and alterations of cell structure & function produced by different diseases. Students will learn concepts of general pathology including cell injuries, etiology of diseases & their pathogenesis, and the different features of diseases. The course covers characteristics of cell injury, inflammation, tissue repair, hemodynamic dysfunction, neoplasia, nutritional diseases and pathology of infectious diseases. Practical sessions help the students understand morphological changes through specimens, models and slides. Preparation of cytology and histopathology slides by sectioning and staining will also be learnt.
PHR 301: Pharmacology-I
This course describes the general principles of pharmacology with emphasis on the drugs acting on the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. It deals with the physiochemical properties of the drugs essential for biological action. It covers various changes that the drug undergoes after administration and the factors that influence these processes. The site, mechanism of action and the multiple effects of various therapeutic agents through receptor and non-receptor mechanisms is also discussed. Modalities to maximize therapeutic benefits and safety of the therapeutic drugs based on pharmacological principles are one of the key focus areas in this course. Knowledge of the normal structure and functioning of the human body learnt in the Human Anatomy and Physiology courses provide the necessary foundation for this course.
IMM 301: Immunology
The course deals with the structure and functions of the immune system, mechanisms of innate, humoral and cell mediated immunity. This course will help the student to have a strong foundation regarding the basic principles involved in immunology which in turn will help them to understand the concepts involved in the clinical immunology course as well as Medical Microbiology courses in subsequent semesters. It also provides basic knowledge regarding autoimmunity & immunodeficiency disorders, hypersensitivity and transplantation.
MMI 301: Medical Microbiology -I
This course helps the students understand the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and principles of treatment of various infectious diseases caused by bacterial and fungi. The student will learn methods used in the microbiology laboratory to identify pathogens in clinical specimens; important pre-analytical steps in microbiology laboratory testing, such as proper specimen collection, transportation, and processing of specimens. The objective of the course is to enable the students to demonstrate an understanding of the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious disease especially those caused by bacteria and fungi. This course will also include elements of safety and infection control which are very important for health professionals.
RME 101: Research Methods
This course helps the novice researcher to design a research protocol for a quantitative or a qualitative study. The steps from developing a research question to implementation will be discussed extensively with the help of examples. The objective of this course is to enable the student to integrate the principles of research methodology to design a valid and reliable research protocol for conducting research on questions raised in the practice of biomedical sciences from time to time.
BIF 201: Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics plays an important role in the fields of genome analysis, protein structure and function analysis, drug designing and evolutionary studies. The course will familiarize students with the basic tools and principles of Bioinformatics and their applications. A variety of software, available databases and computational tools used in Bioinformatics will be discussed. Concepts learnt in this course will be useful in the Medical Molecular Biology course in Semester-7.
MMI 302: Medical Microbiology -II
This course helps the students in understanding the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of various infectious diseases. The student will acquire knowledge of major diseases caused by infectious agents (viruses and parasites) and methods used in the microbiology/virology laboratory to identify pathogens in clinical specimens; important pre-analytical steps in microbiology/virology laboratory testing, such as proper specimen collection, transportation, and processing of specimens. The objective of the course is to enable the students to demonstrate an understanding of the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious disease especially those caused by viruses and parasites. This course will also include elements of safety and infection control which are very important for health professionals.
PAT 302: Pathology-II
This course describes the pathophysiological processes underlying common diseases of the organ systems of the human body. It describes the structural and functional alterations in selected diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, alimentary, renal, endocrine, reproductive, nervous, musculoskeletal, integumentary and hemopoietic systems. The course will enable the student to explain the role of laboratory in the diagnosis of diseases. The knowledge of the normal structure and functioning of the human body, the structure – function relationships of biomolecules and the alteration of cell structure and function in diseases learnt in the previous courses will be applied to understand the pathophysiology of the organ systems in the diseased state.
PHR 302: Pharmacology -II
This course provides both knowledge and conceptual understanding of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drug use and action of various classes of drugs in the treatment of different diseases affecting the cardiovascular system, renal system, hematopoietic system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, infections and cancers building on the basic concepts learnt in Pharmacology-I course. This course includes the areas of current research in drug therapies for diseases such as lifestyle disorders (diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular events), cancers and infections.
FRM 302: Forensic Medicine and toxicology
In the forensic medicine and toxicology course, students will learn the application of knowledge of medical and paramedical sciences to study changes in death, mechanical & traumatic injuries, mechanical asphyxias, sexual jurisprudence, infanticide, biological fluids, and the role of autopsy procedures. It emphasizes the role of toxicological and molecular biological investigations in biomedical science and enables the student to be well informed about medico- legal issues and introduces the students to the ways in which medical science can assist in the resolution of legal issues in civil and criminal courts.
NSC 202: Neuroscience (Elective)
The course is designed to provide an integrated approach to learning how the brain and nervous system work to generate behavior, perception, movement, thought, memory and other key functions. This course also provides basic understanding about experimental techniques employed in neuroscience. Newer concepts and findings underlying pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease will also be learnt in this course.
ENO 302: Environmental and Occupational Health (Elective)
This course provides an overview of environmental and occupational health, the variety and extent of environmental agents such as physical, biological, chemical and psychological both from natural sources and occupational origin affecting human health and relevant environmental regulations and risk assessment strategies. The course also covers principles of prevention and control of environmental and occupational hazards.
CBO 302: Cancer Biology (Elective)
This course introduces the student to a range of concepts in cancer biology from basic cancer cell biology and behavior to translational applications. Students will learn thehallmarks of cancer and the biology behind the induction and propagation of the disease, the different techniques used for the diagnosis of cancer, and the current and experimental therapies used for the treatment of the disease.The molecular basis of targeted therapies for cancers and the challenges faced due to continuing evolution and adaptation of the tumors to the cytotoxic drugs will be also be learnt.
PRO 401: Research Project –I (Proposal)
This course is the first step in the process of conducting research. In this course the student will develop key skills of literature search, critical appraisal of literature, ethics, research design and scientific communication required for preparing a research proposal. Students apply the principles learnt in the research methodology course to identify a research problem for their research project, prepare a research proposal according to the guidelines in the thesis manual and submit it for approval by the end of the semester. The research project proposal will be the basis for the research work to be conducted in the 7th semester followed by submission of the research project report by the end of the 8th semester.
JCB 401: Journal Club
In this course, students meet weekly to discuss recent published scientific articles within the broad field of Biomedical Sciences under the guidance of the faculty supervisor. The main objectives of the course are to develop critical appraisal skills, to increase exposure to recent developments in biomedical sciences, and to promote gain in knowledge through discussion with experts and peers. The course also provides opportunities to promote interest in research and encourage interaction between students and faculty members.
CBT 401: Clinical Biochemistry
In the clinical biochemistry course, students build on the knowledge gained in the biochemistry and the pathology courses and learn to apply the knowledge to the diagnosis of diseases including endocrine disorders. Students will study the basis of the tests performed in the clinical biochemistry laboratory for the diagnosis of diseases and learn to correlate the findings to disease states. Role of the laboratory in monitoring therapeutic drugs as well as testing for drugs of abuse will also be learnt. By the end of the course, students will be able to perform independently basic tests in the clinical chemistry laboratory and interpret the findings. Importance of laboratory safety, standards and quality control in the clinical biochemistry laboratory will be emphasized.
HTS 401: Hematology and Transfusion Science
The course includes the study of development, normal structure and functions of the cellular elements of the blood and their common disorders;etiology, mechanisms, structure-function alterations underlying laboratory findings and clinical features of hematological disorders. Hemostasis and related disorders of bleeding and thrombosis, principles of blood transfusion anduse of blood products in treatment will also be learnt. Laboratory sessions will help the students develop skills in performing hematology tests as well as interpreting the findings in case scenarios. This course will also emphasize the ever-growing prospects of translational research in hematology.
MMB 401: Medical Molecular Biology
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in molecular biology and integrate the understanding of the concepts and techniques of molecular biology to the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. It will build on concepts learnt in the Molecular Biology course. Laboratory sessions will train the students in basic molecular biology skills as well as the use of PCR and other geneticand molecular biology tests for diagnosis.
BEN 401: Biochemical Endocrinology
In the Biochemical Endocrinology course, students will learn to integrate the knowledge gained in the Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Pathology courses and apply it to understand the basis of the tests performed for the diagnosis of endocrine disorders. Students learn to correlate changes in hormones and other biochemical parameters to normal and disease states in case scenarios. The course will highlight the role of laboratory in diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders.
CIM 401: Clinical Immunology
The course deals with the study of immune-pathological conditions and abnormal immune functions, and describes the principles of techniques used in the diagnosis and management of various immunological disorders. The course provides a greater understanding of the role of immune system in susceptibility to diseases and measures taken for their detection and prevention.
PRO 402: Research Project-II
This course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to gain practical experience in the implementation of research based on the research proposal prepared in the previous semester. In this course, the student conducts research under the supervision of the faculty supervisor according to the research proposal submitted in the Research Project I course. The student will perform hands-on biomedical research in the laboratory and apply key skills of literature search, critical appraisal of literature, ethics, research design, statistical analysis and scientific communication. The data collected will be analyzed by the student and used to prepare the project report in the next semester.
INT 510: Clinical Laboratory Posting
The student receives biomedical science education for 7 semesters (3.5 years) before proceeding for clinical laboratory posting in the final semester for 24 weeks. The student gains on-the-job experience under the close supervision of his/her supervisors. It also serves to provide opportunities to attain appropriate higher skill levels as the student has completed the didactic requirements of the program and is now given opportunities to further improve his/her skills and master it before he/she enters independent practice as a technologist.
LBM 401: Laboratory Management
The course is designed to provide the student with knowledge about the organizational structure of clinical laboratories, rules and regulations governing these laboratories and the use of basic managerial tools in their operation. The course covers aspects of quality assurance in the laboratory, management of technical and financial resources of a laboratory and outlines the steps for performance improvement.
PRO 403: Research Project-III
This course is the final step in the process of conducting research. In this course, the student analyzes the results obtained, presents the research work done before the academic advisory committee, faculty members and peers for approval. After approval the student is expected to prepare the research project report according to the guidelines of the thesis manual and submit by the end of the 8th semester to the program office.
