The module is core to the Biomedical Health and Life Science programme in translational research, and to students in Human Genetics. This module would also be useful to medical students, physiology students, pharmacology students and other students studying molecular biology.…
Curriculum: CRDI Clinician Scientist Structured
Principles & Practice of Clinical and Translational Research
This module forms part of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research. The goal of this module is to provide an overview of the knowledge, skills and competencies that will allow them to complete a programme of clinical and…
Research Methods: Epidemiology
This module will introduce the student to the research process concentrating on ‘population’ based studies. The basic descriptive statistics for a simple variable (e.g. means, medians, standard deviations, percentages) and for quantifying an association between two variables (e.g. mean differences,…
Research Translation for PGR Students
This module will provide the student with a clear understanding of how discovery science is translated into clinical utility, while also increasing their knowledge on how new products (biomarkers, medicines) and processes (medical devices, technologies) are developed in the biotech…
Postgraduate Essentials
This module enables scholars to develop an understanding of the critical components for successful postgraduate research. Includes the following: IT networks and Moodle (VLE used for e-learning examining discussion) Good research practice Health and safety Keeping laboratory notebooks Performing calculations…
Infectious Agents, Biology & Clinical Implications
A central theme in the interactions of modern health science is to better understand the modes of interaction of micro-organisms and the host. It has become clear in recent years that these interactions are highly specific and allow the micro-organism…
Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease I & II
This module explores the molecular pathology of a number of important human diseases. It therefore applies the knowledge gained in basic modules of genetics and cell signalling and applies this in a multifaceted investigation of molecular disease mechanisms. This topic,…
Genetics, Disease and Behaviour
This module covers advanced topics in the genetics of human disease, and the genetic and pharmacological basis of behaviour. Topics covered will include the molecular pathogenesis of selected genetic disorders, including Huntington disease, cystic fibrosis, fragile X syndrome and Down…
Medical Microbiology: Host-Pathogen Interactions
The aim of this module is to provide students with in-dept insights of factors that influence host-pathogen interactions. Using specific examples, this topic is covered in the module in terms of host defense mechanisms such as immune response and the…
Cellular Biology & Cell Signalling Mechanisms
The aim of this module is to give the student a broad overview of the structure and function of the mammalian cell and its organelles. It then explores the molecular basis for cellular mechanism such as the cell cycle and…