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Orientation to Biomedical Laboratory Science (5 cr)

Code: 7B00GQ04-3005

General information


Enrolment period
05.07.2025 - 25.08.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
04.08.2025 - 19.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Credits
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
Tiina Ceder
Tapio Yrjölä
Maiju Hirvonen
Marja-Liisa Timperi
Person in charge
Kirsi Mansikkamäki
Course
7B00GQ04

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.

Location and time

Syyslukukausi 2025

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

ORIENTAATIO:
Orientaatioviikko ja tutustumispäivät

Practical training and working life cooperation

Tutustumispäivät Fimlabilla 7.11 ja 14.11.

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