Biomedical Basis of Disease

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The human condition has dramatically improved through our growing understanding of the causes of human diseases and their treatment. Immunisation against infectious diseases, and development of better therapeutic agents, has significantly improved the quality and length of many lives.

Many diseases, however, remain to be conquered, for example, AIDS, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer´s. New problems are appearing such as tuberculosis and other infectious diseases re-emerging due to drug resistance.

This course explores normal and pathological cell processes and relates these to clinical features, diagnostic procedures and responses to therapy. You can take course modules individually, as short courses.

The course provides the opportunity for career development for people already working in the expanding area of biomedical sciences. It is also suitable for those wishing to enter a career in this area.

Career prospects include medical research in universities, hospitals, industry and government research agencies. The course also provides a sound basis for those wishing to do research to PhD level.

About 30 per cent of previous students have gone on to PhD studies and another 40 per cent into biomedically relevant employment. Another 15 per cent have gone on to further taught postgraduate training, including Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Core modules

* cell biology
* recombinant DNA technology
* research methods
* cell pathology

Options

* biology of infectious diseases
* human genetics
* immunology
* molecular biotechnology
* molecular pharmacology
* neurobiological basis of brain disease
* new drug development
* bioinformatics
* dissertation on a relevant topic

The MSc includes a 60 credit research project on an approved topic which is usually carried out in the laboratories at Sheffield Hallam University or in the workplace.

You must have one of the following * an honours degree in a biological subject, or equivalent * a professional qualification of equal standing to the above, for example MIBiol by examination, FIMLS * other qualifications such as an HND, HNC or unclassified degree in a biological subject, plus significant relevant work experienceYou must also be proficient in English, typically shown by IELTS level 6.0 or 235 on TOEFL or equivalent for non-native English speakers. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.