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Over the last two decades human genetic material (the genome) has been studied intensively. International research initiatives such as the Human Genome Project and HapMap (a map of haplotypes) provide a wealth of information about the number and structure of human genes and genetic variation.
This creates opportunities for discovering new proteins and studying their structure and function. It also provides insights into how genetic variation can change an individual's characteristics, such as their susceptibility to complex genetic diseases or response to medicines (pharmacogenomics).
New technologies are constantly being developed to study nucleic acids and proteins. They provide the tools for further advancements in research and applications such as medical diagnosis and rational drug design.
The course provides you with advanced knowledge in key areas of molecular biology, human genetics and protein structure and function, and will equip you to study applications in bioinformatics, pharmacogenomics and disease diagnosis.
Practical experiments form an integral part of a number of the taught modules. You can take modules individually as short courses.
You can find careers in areas such as
* biomedical sciences
* medical research in universities and hospitals
* the pharmaceutical industry
* government research agencies.
You also gain a sound basis for conducting research to PhD level in bioscience.
Core modules
* recombinant DNA technology
* cell biology
* bioinformatics
* protein structure and function
* analytical techniques in disease diagnosis
* human genetics: heredity and disease
* research methods
* research project
Options
* cell pathology
* advanced bioinformatics
* molecular pharmacology
* molecular biotechnology
* toxicology
You can choose from a range of projects. Study at PgCert and PgDip is made up of taught components only.
Assessment
Normally by written examinations and coursework including
* essays
* problem solving exercises
* case studies
* practical laboratory work.
Research project assessment includes a written report and viva voce.