BMS3021

Molecular medicine

(MED)

6 points + 3 lectures per week and 3 hours practical or equivalent + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Theoretical and practical aspects of cell and molecular biology and its application in biomedical research and clinical sciences. Theoretical and practical sessions will cover advanced concepts of cell function, control of gene transcription and translation, and manipulation of DNA and RNA. From this basic background students learn the impact of cell and molecular biology on genetic diseases, finding abnormal genes in human diseases, and the human genome project. The final part focuses on molecular medicine in practice.

Assessment: Theory examination: 70% + Practical examination: 30%