The aim of this module is to provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of obesity, diet and physical activity on the development and progression of cancer. Recent studies have predicted overweight and obesity to overtake smoking as the leading…
Topic: The Biology Behind Disease
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…
Human Genetics
This module consists of two components, one an introduction to Human molecular genetics and the other covering evolution and selection which is a basic tenet of modern biology with ramifications in all aspects of life sciences. The combined course will…
Advanced Neuroimmunology
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…
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…