Genomic Approaches to Drug Discovery MSc
Master
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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This unique research-led masters course provides laboratory training to future scientists in drug screening and gene discovery using the latest automated genomics techniques. Students will also gain training in pharmaceutical industry practices through direct contact with industry leaders from a wide range of companies.
Your research project will be undertaken in conjunction with the internationally renowned Sheffield RNAi Screening Facility, providing you with world-class training and professional skills in the use of pharmaco-genomics. You’ll also benefit from our modern research laboratories and equipment, including purpose-built facilities for drug screening, laboratory automation, cellular assays, imaging and processing.
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About this course
You’ll need a 2:1 honours degree in a biomedical-related subject.
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Drug Discovery
- Genomics
- Literature Review
- Cellular assays
- Imaging and processing
- Genomics techniques
- Pharmaceutical
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Human Disease
- Genomic Screening
- 3D Tissue Culture
Course programme
Core modules
- Literature Review
- Practical Research Project
- Analysis of Current Science
- Ethics and Public Understanding
Choose from a range of optional modules. These might include:
- Practical Approaches to Small Molecule and Functional Genomic Screening
- 3D Tissue Culture and Genome Editing
- Genomic Approaches to Drug Discovery
- The Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industry
- Modelling Human Disease
Throughout your degree, you’ll be taught through lectures, practical sessions, lab placements, tutorials and seminars. In small group teaching classes you’ll discuss, debate and present on scientific and ethical topics. The biggest part of the course will be your individual research project, working alongside professional scientists.
Our teaching covers ethics, practical scientific skills and an overview of the current literature. You’ll also develop useful career skills such as presentation, communication and time management.
AssessmentAssessment is by formal examinations, coursework assignments, debates, poster presentations and a dissertation.
Additional information
Genomic Approaches to Drug Discovery MSc
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Faculty of Health & Social Sciences - Uni of Bedfordshire
Master BlendedPrice on request -
Robert Gordon University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
Cranfield School of Management
Master OnlinePrice on request -
Canterbury College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
School of Engineering - University of Aberdeen
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
School of Engineering and Applied Science - Aston University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
Sch. of the Built Environment and Engineering - U. of Bolton
Master OnlinePrice on request
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