Genomics and Pathway Biology (P01378)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MED-P-P01378

The post-genomic era is seeing the development of high throughput methods such as microarray technology for the systematic and global analysis of cellular activity. The modelling of biological systems using high throughput genomic and proteomic data is a dynamic and rapidly evolving area promising dramatic advances in the understanding of complex biological processes and disease prediction. This course will focus on new and emerging techniques for the production of high throughput biological data, and bioinformatic approaches to permit pathway and systems level analysis of biological processes. To reflect this multidisciplinary approach, the theme will have input from clinical, biological, physical and computational sciences. There will be exploration of examples drawn from biomedical and clinical research to highlight the utility and increasing impact of high throughput genomics and proteomics in the new era of integrative biology.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Life Sciences, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The aim of this course is to act as an elective research theme for the MSc/Diploma by Research in the Life Sciences Programme and to provide students with the opportunity to acquire relevant research skills and associated generic/transferable skills, in order to:

- provide students with thorough and specific preparation for 3 year PhD training in the life sciences;
- award an MSc by Research en route to the PhD;
provide an opportunity, if necessary or desirable, to exit from research training at the end of Year 1 with an Edinburgh Masters or Diploma by Research Degree in the Life Sciences