This module focuses on bi-directional communication between the nervous and immune systems. Specific topics include: An introduction to the immune system; Autonomic control of the immune system; Stress, stress hormones and immune function; Cytokine actions on the brain: Central and…
Curriculum: ICAT
Introduction to Genetics and Development
This module consists of Introductory modules on basic processes in genetics as well as a short module on the genetics and cellular biology of development, an excellent system for the study of fundamental processes. Thus this will give coverage to…
Molecular Oncology
This module is a specialised or advanced module dealing with the subject of molecular oncology from a variety of perspectives. The basic components of carcinogenesis such as tumour suppressor genes and oncogenes are discussed as are the contributions of important…
Sports and Exercise Medicine
This course is aimed at medical doctors and chartered physiotherapists. The individual modules are part of a one-year course, and are described briefly here. For more information on each module please contact MMI using the links below. Modules offered:…
Basic Sciences and Clinical Cardiology
The course provides a comprehensive theoretical basis and core knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and pathobiology as a foundation for advanced development in subspecialty cardiology. Students must be in a Cardiology registrar position in order to have supervised experience of practical…
Health Systems and Policy Analysis
This course provides training for the next generation of healthcare workers in the clinical research arena. The course aims to provide a platform for achieving greater efficiencies in applying medical discoveries to clinical practice. It is aimed at qualified individuals…
Project Management, Experimental Design, Data Analysis
This course will cover key aspects of project management, in addition to providing and understanding of key elements of good experimental design. Techniques used in the analysis of experimental data will also be reviewed.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
The fundamentals of cell and molecular biology are provided during this course. Topics include cell composition, structure of DNA and RNA, RNA transcription, protein synthesis, cell signaling, cell death.
Systematic Reviews for the Health Sciences
Module Objective: To give postgraduate students an introduction to the principles and practice of systematic reviewing, as applied to their own PhD research To develop knowledge and understanding of systematic reviewing methods, applied to the quantitative and qualitative health research literature.…
Strategic Management
This broad module introduces students to key concepts, contemporary models and techniques for strategic management. Lectures and case studies on organisation theory, strategic planning, change management, quality management, operations management and risk management are included. It aims to help students develop…