Postgraduate Course: Disorders Discussions and Key Methodologies III (Translational Neuroscience) (NEBM12002)
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 | 15 |
ECTS Credits | 7.5 |
| Summary | Students will participate in regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and clinic visits to further their understanding of clinical research and issues related to translation of fundamental research into the
clinic.
Attendance at Clinics and Workshops are core element and attendance and 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 Translational Neuroscience. |
| Course description |
Students will participate in regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and clinic visits to further their understanding of clinical research and issues related to translation of fundamental research into the
clinic.
The Wellcome Trust 4 Year PhD in Translational Neuroscience is a training programme focused on common human brain diseases across the life course. The goal of the programme is to advance
knowledge, expertise and skills in clinical translation. As part of the PhD programme, students are expected to take this course ¿Disorders Discussions and Key Methodologies¿ III¿.
The aim of the course is to extend the knowledge acquired on ¿Disorders Discussions and Key Methodologies¿ I and II¿. Through a combination of regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and clinic
visits the students will develop further their understanding of:
-Clinical research
-Patient issues
-The translation of fundamental research into the clinic
-New methodologies contributing to translational research
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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:
150
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 3,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
147 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
100 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% coursework (presentation)
The presentation must be passed in order to pass the course. |
| 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 the students understanding of clinical research and research in related fields beyond the scope of their own PhD
- Enhance the students understanding of new fundamental and clinical methodologies
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Generic cognitive skills (e.g. evaluation, critical analysis);
Communication, numeracy and IT skills; and
Autonomy, accountability and working with others. |
| Keywords | Translation,Neuroscience,Life-course,Disorders |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof David Price
Tel: (0131 6)50 3262
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Jenn Liedtke
Tel: (0131 6)50 3160
Email: |
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