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

Postgraduate Course: Biomedical Disorders 2 (IBMS12001)

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 Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryStudents will participate in regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and visits to translational laboratories/clinics to further their understanding of translation of fundamental biomedical research. Activities are core elements of the course and attendance will be monitored and repeat non-attendance may result in penalties. This course is only available to students enrolled on the Dual Award Integrated 4 Year PhD in Integrative Biomedical Sciences.
Course description The 4 Year PhD in Integrative Biomedical Sciences is an integrated training programme focused on common biomedical science disorders 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 2'.

The aim of the course is to extend the knowledge acquired on 'Biomedical Science Disorders 1'. Through a combination of regular tutorials, seminars, workshops and laboratory/clinic visits the students will develop further their understanding of:
- Translational research
- Human studies including ethics
- The translation of fundamental research into the clinic
- New methodologies contributing to translational research
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2019/20, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 50, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 50, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 96 )
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 their 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, numeracy and IT skills; and
3. Autonomy, accountability and working with others.
KeywordsNot entered
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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