School of Medical Sciences - University of Aberdeen courses

...using state-of-the-art technology in busy laboratories. The fourth year curriculum is divided into a core course and two options courses in the first semester...

...A special course is available for those needing to strengthen their background in the essential skills required for study in science. Second Year There...

...practicals and tutorials. In the later years a rather greater proportion of the students' time is taken up with private study involving writing essays...

...Programme Structure & Content First Year Courses in Chemistry and Biology , plus optional courses from the normal science programme. Second year Second year covers...

...Biomedical Science provides an integrated study of the structure and function of the entire human body. This degree programme has two unique aspects...

...Human Gross Anatomy (dissection of human cadaver), Human Physiology , Molecular Biology , Biochemistry combined with courses delivering key skills applicable...

...the scientific content of pre-clinical medicine, plus the opportunity to study cellular processes from this whole-body perspective. Programme Structure...

...All students begin their Honours year by attending a 3-day reading party. An important feature of the Honours course is a 10-week research project...

...Teaching & Assessment In the early years, teaching involves attendance at lectures, practicals and tutorials. In the later years a rather greater proportion...

...Modern, DNA-Based Genetic Analysis, Diagnosis, Therapy and Ecological Genetics; Environmental Impacts on Genetic Stability and Health and The Evolution...

...This project provides the opportunity to carry out original research, using state-of-the-art technology alongside postgraduate and postdoctoral staff...

...carried out in research laboratories in the School of Medical Sciences or in local research institutes. This provides the opportunity to carry out original research...

...Additionally, students will gain an in depth understanding of selected aspects of immunology and pharmacology, particularly those which reflect the research...

...Additionally they will be trained in the Core Molecular Technologies for Biologists for the modern research laboratory. Fourth Year (Honours)... Learn about: Developmental Biology...

...a 3-day reading party. A feature of the Honours course is a 10-week research project, carried out in research laboratories within the School of Medical...

...carried out in research laboratories within the School of Medical Sciences or in local research institutes. This project provides the opportunity to carry out original research...

...The focus on Molecular Medical Microbiology is supported by an intensive hands-on practical studying a human microbial pathogen. There is also a course in Immunology...

...within the School of Medical Sciences , other schools, or in local research institutes. This project provides the opportunity to carry out original research...

...or library work relating to specific projects. The final year incorporates the preparation and presentation of a research-based thesis...

...of Disease and Principles of Chemotherapy . Fourth Year (Honours) Third year options are continued with advanced studies in Pharmacology . The taught courses...