Medical Biology Mbiol
Course
In Bangor
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Bangor (Wales)
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
September
Medical Biology forms the bridge between basic research and clinical medicine. It is the corner stone of modern health care and advanced drug development. You will learn about the cellular and genetic causes of major medical disorders such as cancer, psychiatric syndromes, autoimmune diseases, genetic disorders, as well as develop your knowledge of stem cell biology. You will study how major human diseases develop and explore the various ways in which medical disorders can be treated. The degree will take advantage of the expertise and facilities associated with the North West Cancer Research Institute.
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About this course
The course aims to enable understudies to: Present your work and yourself to peers, the general public, patients and future employers.
Show a good understanding of important laboratory techniques and calculations.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively research the relevant literature, to understand the structure of scientific publications and to reference materials correctly.
Demonstrate a sound grasp of basic statistics, experimental design and clinical trials.
Apply tables and graphical techniques to describe scientific results.
Apply appropriate bioinformatical techniques to the analysis of genes and proteins.
Graduates in Medical Biology are suitably placed to meet the recruitment needs of future employers in the areas of biotechnology, drug development, clinical research or public health services. Medical biologists can become involved in intellectual property management, business development, project management or marketing, and are employed by cancer charities, government agencies, the NHS and research institutes.
320 260 points including A Level Biology and preferably at least AS Chemistry.
Irish Leaving Certificate including Biology at Higher level and preferably Chemistry.
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Subjects
- Basic
- IT
- Basic IT training
- Basic IT
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Medical
- Drug Development
- Medical training
- IT Development
- Skills and Training
- Bioscience Skills
- Foundation in Molecules and Cells
- Key Skills in Medical Science
- Medical Biology
- Haematology
- Medical Microbiology
Course programme
Medical Biology Mbiol