This unit builds on the analytical science units in previous years to allow the students in depth study of various contemporary bioanalytical methods, especially immunological assays, advanced mass spectrometry, dry chemical devices and biosensors. This unit provides the basis for understanding how fundamental biochemical processes can be exploited in industry, agriculture and medicine. Two major themes of biotechnology, molecular biotechnology and industrial biotechnology are integrated in the unit to give a coherent representation of the subject. The unit aims to develop a knowledge of biological and related technical parameters involved in the manipulation of living organisms to produce low molecular weight substances and proteins on a large scale Molecular pharmacology This unit covers areas surrounding drug discovery and action, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles and how drugs are used to treat specific human diseases. This is the unit which relates to the placement year.
Students give a presentation andsubmit a report and a dissertation.
Research project All students do supervised research. This is for eight weeks full-time and is usually in a discipline of the students choosing. Some students choose to do their research by returning to their placement, or abroad, or in the laboratories at Sheffield Hallam.