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Objectives
-To provide a broad and up-to-date understanding of the molecular and genetic factors that underlie human diseases and their current and potential treatment. -To provide skills and experience in reading, interpreting, synthesising and writing scientific literature. -To provide skills and experience in planning, executing, recording and reporting a substantial piece of hypothesis-driven, laboratory-based research in the field of molecular medicine. G (Genetics pathway): To train scientists in the acquisition and critical application of bioinformatic and genetic data in human biomedical research. E (Experimental Medicine pathway): To train scientists in the understanding, planning and assessment of contemporary translational research using examples of good scientific practice. N (Neuroscience pathway): To train scientists in the the application and evaluation of molecular, cellular and imaging techniques that are used in neuropathological and neuropsychological investigations.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements At least a 2:1 or equivalent in an appropriate biological subject area or subject area related to medicine. Candidates with a 2:2 degree will be accepted in exceptional circumstances. Medical graduates and graduates with recent experience in molecular biology or molecular genetics through work-related training will also be considered. English language requirement: IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent, including a score of at least 6.5 in listening.
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Academic title
MSc Molecular Medicine
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Course description
Course content
The course consists of five core taught modules, a five-month research project and three sets of three optional taught modules.
You can choose from three pathways on this Master course: Genetics, Experimental Medicine or Neuroscience.
The broad structure for each pathway is as follows:
Genetics pathway:
-Genomics
-Proteomics and Informatics
-Genetics of Host Pathogen Interactions
-Bioinformatics Online
-Project presentation
-Laboratory project
Experimental Medicine pathway
-Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease
-Model Systems in Research
-Novel Therapies
-Project Presentation
-Laboratory Project
Neuroscience pathway
-Neuropsychiatric Disease and Neuroimaging
-Model Systems in Research
-Molecular Basis for Neurodegenerative Disease
-Project presentation
-Laboratory Project
Teaching
-Lectures
-Seminars
-Interactive problem-based classes
-Laboratory demonstrations
-Computer practicals
-Review essays
-Supervised laboratory research project
Assessment
-Taught modules: course work, examinations.
P-roject: thesis, oral presentation, viva voce exam
