2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Molecular Medicine
| Programme code: | MSC-MOLMED | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Thomas Hughes | Contact address: | t.hughes@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Entry Requirements
BSc 1st class or 2i, or equivalent (for example a pass in MB ChB, BDS), in a relevant scientific discipline which would normally be one of the biological sciences but a natural sciences graduate will be considered. Subject to University regulations MB ChB or BDS students who had completed 3 years of study would be eligible to intercalate.
English language requirements
An overall score of 7.0 on IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with at least 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Medicine/LIMR
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Medicine Postgraduate Programmes Assessment Board (PPAB)
Programme specification:
At the end of the programme students should:
- have gained an in-depth knowledge and systematic understanding of the principles, extent, application and potential of Molecular Medicine
- have a comprehensive understanding of research techniques applicable to Molecular Medicine
- be able to critically evaluate current research, identify gaps in knowledge, generate testable hypotheses and design protocols to answer research questions in Molecular Medicine
- be able to independently interpret and judge the quality of experimental data
- be able to communicate ideas and results in writing and verbally to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- have acquired the generic qualities and transferable skills required for employment or entry into postgraduate research study
The programme will:
- provide structured individualised learning and training in a research environment of international excellence
- be delivered by academics at the forefront of knowledge generation ranging from molecular discovery to translational application
- engage students in research projects using the latest technologies that generate results with scientific impact and potential for improving patient health
- equip students for a range of biomedical scientific careers
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| MEDM5101M | Research Informatics and Dissemination | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MEDM5161M | Methods in Biomedical Research | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MEDM5201M | Preparing for the Research Project Co-requisite for: MEDM5303M | 15 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Apr | |
| MEDM5303M | Research Project | 75 credits | 1 Mar to 31 Aug |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules, made up of 30 credits from each of two sets of optional modules:
Candidates will choose 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| MEDM5111M | Human Molecular Genetics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MEDM5121M | Immunity and Disease | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MEDM5131M | Animal Models of Disease | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will choose 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| EPIB5032M | Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MEDM5211M | Stem Cell Biology: A Genomics and Systems Biology Approach to Haematopoiesis | 15 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Apr | |
| MEDM5221M | Cancer Biology and Molecular Oncology | 15 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Apr |
Last updated: 30/08/2024 11:11:28
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