BMS3021 - Molecular medicine and biotechnology

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Describe the mechanisms by which molecular defects cause human disease, including the mechanisms by which gene abnormalities may lead to various abnormalities in protein structure and function.
2. Give examples of the role of molecular techniques in contributing to the diagnosis of specific human diseases.
3. Discuss the use of current and emerging molecular biotechnology techniques to determine the molecular pathology of diseases and to design targeted therapies or specific treatments.
4. Outline molecular and biotechnology research methodologies and identify the skills required to undertake a research project in a research laboratory.
5. Identify and articulate the research process as a collaborative endeavour locally and internationally, as well as understand the roles of grants, publications and ethics in biomedical scientific research.
6. Synthesise, integrate and summarise information from fundamental principles and techniques in biomedical sciences, then apply it to broader contexts.
7. Work effectively and communicate constructively within small groups in the planning, development and implementation of teamwork tasks. This will involve individual and group responsibilities and adherence to project timelines.
8. Use the skills acquired to communicate research data and scientific ideas, verbally and in writing using scientific and lay language as appropriate.