Postgraduate Course: Biomedical Disorders 3 (IBMS12002)
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 | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| 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. Attendance at Clinics and Workshops are core elements and attendance at engagement of students will be monitored. Repeat non-attendance may result in penalties. This course is only available to students enrolled on the Integrated 4 Year PhD in Integrative Biomedical Sciences. |
| Course description |
The ZJE 4 Year PhD in Biomedical Sciences is a training programme focused on common human diseases 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 3'.
The course aims to extend the knowledge acquired on 'Biomedical Science Disorders 1 & 2'. By combination of regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and study of translational case studies students will develop further their understanding of:
- Translational research
- Human studies including ethics
- The translation of fundamental research into the clinical setting
- New methodologies contributing to translational research
- Role of entrepreneurship and commercialisation
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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:
100
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Lecture Hours 25,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 25,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
48 )
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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 the students 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 skills; numeracy and IT skills;
3. Autonomy, accountability and working with others.
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| Keywords | translational,biomedical science,life-course,disorders |
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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