Postgraduate Course: Biomedical Disorders 2 (IBMS12001)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Students will participate in regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and visits to translational laboratories/clinics to further their understanding of translation of fundamental biomedical research. Activities are core elements of the course and attendance will be monitored and repeat non-attendance may result in penalties. This course is only available to students enrolled on the Dual Award Integrated 4 Year PhD in Integrative Biomedical Sciences. |
| Course description |
The 4 Year PhD in Integrative Biomedical Sciences is an integrated training programme focused on common biomedical science disorders across the life- course. The goal of the programme is to advance knowledge, expertise and skills in translation. As part of the PhD programme, students are expected to take this course 'Biomedical Science Disorders 2'.
The aim of the course is to extend the knowledge acquired on 'Biomedical Science Disorders 1'. Through a combination of regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and laboratory/clinic visits the students will develop further their understanding of:
- Translational research
- Human studies including ethics
- The translation of fundamental research into the clinic
- New methodologies contributing to translational research
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2022/23, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 50,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 50,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
96 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework: 100% (Presentation) |
| Feedback |
Students will be provided with appropriate feedback on their presentation. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Enhance their understanding of translational research and research in related fields beyond the scope of their own PhD
- Enhance their understanding of new fundamental and translational methodologies
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
1. Generic cognitive skills (e.g. evaluation, critical analysis);
2. Communication, numeracy and IT skills; and
3. Autonomy, accountability and working with others. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr David Arnot
Tel: (0131 6)50 5503
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Eimear Musgrave
Tel: (0131 6)67 2157
Email: |
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