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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Biomedical Sciences : Integrative Biomedical Sciences (Zhejiang)

Postgraduate Course: Biomedical Disorders 3 (IBMS12002)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Biomedical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryStudents will participate in regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and visits to translational laboratories/clinics to further their understanding of translation of fundamental biomedical research. Attendance at Clinics and Workshops are core elements and attendance at engagement of students will be monitored. Repeat non-attendance may result in penalties. This course is only available to students enrolled on the Integrated 4 Year PhD in Integrative Biomedical Sciences.
Course description The ZJE 4 Year PhD in Biomedical Sciences is a training programme focused on common human diseases across the life-course. The goal of the programme is to advance knowledge, expertise and skills in translation. As part of the PhD programme, students are expected to take this course 'Biomedical Science Disorders 3'.
The course aims to extend the knowledge acquired on 'Biomedical Science Disorders 1 & 2'. By combination of regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and study of translational case studies students will develop further their understanding of:
- Translational research
- Human studies including ethics
- The translation of fundamental research into the clinical setting
- New methodologies contributing to translational research
- Role of entrepreneurship and commercialisation
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2018/19, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 25, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 25, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 48 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Coursework: 100% (Presentation)
Feedback Students will be provided with appropriate feedback on their presentation.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Enhance their understanding of translational research and research in related fields beyond the scope of their own PhD
  2. Enhance the students understanding of new fundamental and translational methodologies
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills 1. Generic cognitive skills (e.g. evaluation, critical analysis);
2. Communication skills; numeracy and IT skills;
3. Autonomy, accountability and working with others.
Keywordstranslational,biomedical science,life-course,disorders
Contacts
Course organiserDr David Arnot
Tel: (0131 6)50 5503
Email: D.E.Arnot@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Cristina Matthews
Tel: (0131 6)51 1346
Email: Cristina.Matthews@ed.ac.uk
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