MSc Molecular Medicine

Programme overview

Entry requirements

• Entry Requirements
  BSc 1st class or 2i, or equivalent (for example a pass in MB ChB, BDS), in a relevant scientific discipline which would normally be one of the biological sciences but a natural sciences graduate will be considered. Subject to University regulations MB ChB or BDS students who had completed 3 years of study would be eligible to intercalate.
• English language requirements
  An overall score of 7.0 on IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with at least 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components.

Programme specification

At the end of the programme students should:

- have gained an in-depth knowledge and systematic understanding of the principles, extent, application and potential of Molecular Medicine
- have a comprehensive understanding of research techniques applicable to Molecular Medicine
- be able to critically evaluate current research, identify gaps in knowledge, generate testable hypotheses and design protocols to answer research questions in Molecular Medicine
- be able to independently interpret and judge the quality of experimental data
- be able to communicate ideas and results in writing and verbally to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- have acquired the generic qualities and transferable skills required for employment or entry into postgraduate research study




The programme will:
- provide structured individualised learning and training in a research environment of international excellence
- be delivered by academics at the forefront of knowledge generation ranging from molecular discovery to translational application
- engage students in research projects using the latest technologies that generate results with scientific impact and potential for improving patient health
- equip students for a range of biomedical scientific careers

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
MEDM5101M	Research Informatics and Dissemination	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MEDM5161M	Methods in Biomedical Research	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MEDM5201M	Preparing for the Research Project	15	1 Jan to 30 Apr	PFP
MEDM5303M	Research Project	75	1 Mar to 31 Aug	PFP

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules, made up of 30 credits from each of two sets of optional modules:

Candidates will choose 30 credits from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
MEDM5111M	Human Molecular Genetics	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MEDM5121M	Immunity and Disease	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MEDM5131M	Animal Models of Disease	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Candidates will choose 30 credits from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EPIB5032M	Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MEDM5211M	Stem Cell Biology: A Genomics and Systems Biology Approach to Haematopoiesis	15	1 Jan to 30 Apr
MEDM5221M	Cancer Biology and Molecular Oncology	15	1 Jan to 30 Apr

Last updated: 30/08/2024 11:11:28

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