Biomedical Science Course

Lesson 1 • Human Anatomy and Physiology Overview

Surveys major organ systems and homeostatic mechanisms. Contextualises laboratory findings within normal physiological parameters.

Lesson 2 • Biochemistry and Molecular Basics

Introduces macromolecules, enzyme kinetics, and metabolic pathways. Links chemical principles to biological processes studied throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • Cell Biology Essentials

Covers cell structure, organelle function, and membrane dynamics. Provides the cellular foundation needed to understand tissue and organ-level processes.

Lesson 1 • Hazard Identification and Risk Control

Identifies biological, chemical, and physical laboratory hazards. Connects risk assessment to practical control measures used daily in biomedical labs.

Lesson 2 • Quality Management in the Laboratory

Introduces quality management systems, accreditation principles, and documentation standards. Ensures students understand how quality frameworks govern laboratory operations.

Lesson 3 • Infection Control and Biosafety Levels

Defines biosafety containment levels and standard precautions. Prepares students to work safely with infectious specimens and cultures.

Lesson 1 • Blood Cell Morphology and Production

Examines haematopoiesis and normal blood cell morphology. Establishes baseline knowledge for identifying abnormal cells in subsequent sections.

Lesson 2 • Haemostasis and Coagulation Testing

Covers the coagulation cascade, platelet function, and laboratory coagulation assays. Prepares students to evaluate bleeding and thrombotic disorders.

Lesson 3 • Complete Blood Count Analysis

Teaches automated and manual CBC techniques and reference interval interpretation. Connects instrument outputs to clinical decision-making.

Lesson 1 • Cardiac and Tumour Markers

Addresses biomarkers for myocardial injury and cancer screening. Students evaluate marker sensitivity and specificity, and clinical utility.

Lesson 2 • Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry

Introduces spectrophotometry, immunoassay, and chromatographic methods used in clinical biochemistry. Connects analytical principles to routine laboratory workflows.

Lesson 3 • Endocrine and Hormone Testing

Examines thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive hormone assays. Prepares students to recognise endocrine dysfunction through laboratory evidence.

Lesson 1 • Virology and Serological Methods

Introduces viral structure, replication, and laboratory detection strategies. Students apply serology and molecular assays to viral diagnosis.

Lesson 2 • Mycology, Parasitology, and Emerging Pathogens

Examines fungal and parasitic identification methods and emerging infectious threats. Prepares students to handle uncommon but clinically significant organisms.

Lesson 3 • Bacteriology and Culture Techniques

Covers bacterial classification, culture media selection, and colony identification. Establishes practical skills for routine clinical bacteriology workflows.

Lesson 1 • Immune System Structure and Function

Reviews innate and adaptive immunity, lymphocyte biology, and cytokine networks. Provides immunological grounding for diagnostic and transfusion applications.

Lesson 2 • Blood Components and Transfusion Practice

Addresses blood component preparation, storage, and transfusion indications. Students evaluate transfusion reactions and apply adverse event management protocols.

Lesson 3 • Blood Group Systems and Compatibility

Examines ABO, Rh, and other blood group systems and their clinical significance. Prepares students to perform pre-transfusion compatibility testing accurately.

Lesson 1 • Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Pathology

Introduces antibody-based tissue staining and in situ hybridisation techniques. Students apply these methods to tumour classification and biomarker detection.

Lesson 2 • Cytopathology and Diagnostic Interpretation

Examines cervical cytology, fine needle aspiration, and effusion cytology techniques. Students interpret cytological preparations and recognise malignant features.

Lesson 3 • Tissue Processing and Embedding

Covers fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin embedding of tissue specimens. Establishes technical skills essential for producing high-quality histological sections.

Lesson 1 • Sequencing and Variant Analysis

Introduces Sanger sequencing, next-generation sequencing workflows, and variant classification. Students interpret sequence data for clinical reporting.

Lesson 2 • Molecular Applications in Clinical Practice

Applies molecular techniques to oncology, pharmacogenomics, and infectious disease diagnosis. Students integrate molecular results with clinical and histological data.

Lesson 3 • Nucleic Acid Extraction and Quantification

Covers DNA and RNA extraction methods, purity assessment, and quantification strategies. Ensures sample quality before downstream molecular analysis.