Team work is encouraged. The core course aims to provide transferable scientific skills and knowledge of current issues in medical research. This provides the basic scientific back-ground necessary for research in any medically related subject. Basic scientific procedures, ethical issues, hypothesis generation and data analysis are studied. The aim of these modules is that you gain an in-depth knowledge of the subject and are familiar with current research.
Students study one of the modules detailed below.
Dr J Brosnan Diseases of the heart and vascular system are among the most common in western societies. The underlying causes, risk factors and genetic influences need to be understood to optimise treatment strategies. The module aims to introduce students to the latest concepts in the development, management and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Ms I Reid Effective management of malignant disease requires a clear understanding of the molecular and genetic basis of the development of cancer and of the epidemiology, prevention and treatment of the disease. To improve treatment it is important that doctors understand the sequence of events which begin at the point when a benign cell becomes malignant and continue through invasion and metastasis to the death of the patient.