Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, you will familiarize yourself with studying biomedical laboratory science at TAMK and explore the profession of a biomedical laboratory scientist and the diverse tasks in the working life.

After completion of the course the student:
• understands the curriculum, progression of studies, and teaching practices of the biomedical laboratory science degree programme
• knows the basics and specialization areas of biomedical laboratory science
• knows work assignments of biomedical laboratory scientists and their role within the social and healthcare sector
• is able to utilize TAMK’s library services and various sources of information
• has the basic proficiency in using the information systems required for studying
• is capable of producing formal written texts.

Content (course unit)

• Curriculum and study practices of the biomedical laboratory science degree programme
• Basics and specialization areas of biomedical laboratory science
• Familiarization with the work of a biomedical laboratory scientist in the workplace
• TAMK's library services and information retrieval
• IT skills
• Writing process and guidelines for written reporting

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass: The student is familiar with the basics of the degree programme and the work of a biomedical laboratory science, and is able to navigate within TAMK's learning environment.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail