Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine (C7117)
Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine
Module C7117
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an overview of how research in the Life Sciences can lead to innovation to address social needs, and the factors that shape, boost or inhibit such innovation.
The module explores the applications of bioscience, particularly in medicine, its products and processes, and their patterns of development. It examines the mechanisms through which products and services are commercialised, such as university-industry links, spin-off firms and corporate alliances. Wider regulatory and ethical debates and the role they play in the development of biotechnology are also explored.
Module learning outcomes
Identify and critically appraise the non-technical factors associated with the success and failure of commercialisation attempts in the biomedical sector.
Identify key institutions and organisations that are associated with bioscience and medical innovation.
Select and appropriately apply conceptual tools from the social sciences to structure arguments related to the dynamics of bioscience and medical innovation.
Critically discuss evidence that can inform debate on bioscience and medical innovation from a broad range of sources spanning the science, social science, and policy domains.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 8 | 100.00% |
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01111111110 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Michael Hopkins
Assess convenor, Convenor
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Prof Adrian Ely
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