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.