Course description
This course provides advanced training in the molecular and cellular basis of a range of human diseases and highlights current and new treatment strategies. There is a strong emphasis on the latest molecular, genetic and cellular approaches being used to understand human disease and to develop novel forms of treatment.
This programme includes an up to date view of mechanisms responsible for susceptibility and resistance to disease, single-gene and multi-factorial disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, and other conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, HIV infection and infections of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Added to this is a specialist module on cancer biology covering the mechanisms underpinning tumour development and progression with particular emphasis on cancer therapy including gene therapy, drug therapy and immunotherapy. You will also study a module on novel therapies covering stem cells in regenerative medicine, RNAi therapy, future use of antibiotics and the drug discovery process.
This programme consists of 180 credits comprising:
55 credits of core research training modules
85 credits of a research project
40 credits of taught specialist human disease and therapy modules
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