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Biomedicine – (M.Sc.)
University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Science
| Location: | Portsmouth / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Portsmouth
The construction of the word biomedicine indicates exactly what this course is about, a fusion of the natural and clinical sciences. Here at Portsmouth we see biomedicine as the application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine.
At the postgraduate level this fusion is achieved principally through formal lectures, seminars and research. Historically, clinicians would have researched their own tools and cures; however, in this post-genomic era, the level of technical skill is such that scientific researchers are responsible for making the breakthroughs required to advance medicine. To reach the level of skill needed to become an independent scientist requires intellect, motivation and, most importantly, training. This course is designed to provide you with the necessary training, as well as facilitate the development of your theoretical and practical skills to pursue a scientific career.
The School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
The School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a well-known centre of excellence for both its biomedical science and pharmacy programmes. Our well equipped laboratories, teaching facilities and experienced staff all combined to win the School a full mark of 24 in the last Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) subject review. The high quality of research performed in the School was rated internationally excellent/world-leading (3* and 4*) in the recent Research Assessment Exercise (2008) under the area of Allied Health Professions and Studies, with Portsmouth being in the top three for funding in this subject area.
The Centre for Simulation in Healthcare will allow you to experience clinical settings in a safe, controlled environment, whilst close links with the Portsmouth Hospitals Trust allows you to experience real clinical situations. This programme is therefore designed to enable you to develop a certain skill set as well as a deep understanding of the path of biomedical research from bench to bedside.
Contents
The aim of the course is to examine the function, process and application of biomedical research and is designed to allow choice and flexibility in your studies. The course utilises a number of practitioners from both research and clinical fields and receives an impressive amount of support from local, national and international institutions. The degree is a full-time course and consists of four mandatory units, two optional units and a major research project allowing you to design a course that most closely reflects your research interests.
Mandatory units
Integrated pathology: designed to provide an understanding of the relationship between diseases and organ systems of the body, this unit will develop your appreciation of the role of the different disciplines of pathology in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It will also advance your ability to critically assess current literature and integrate your knowledge into written and oral reports.
Scientific methods: this unit aims to provide an understanding of the philosophical and ethical basis of research in bioscience whilst cultivating an awareness of the processes of experimental design, practical skills in the application of scientific enquiry, critical awareness of experimental validity and how to measure this using statistical methods. It will provide you with an understanding and practical experience of cell culture and western blot techniques, as well as develop the critical skills required to evaluate and disseminate research of a publishable standard.
Molecular medicine: this unit typifies the fusion of natural and clinical sciences, providing an in-depth understanding of the molecular basis of disease, the clinical management of selected disorders and the current and emerging diagnostic, prognostic techniques and an appreciation of novel therapeutics.
Review: you will research a topic of current interest using a range of literature searching techniques and under the direction of your personal tutor. You will also learn to critically appraise a specific topic of the scientific literature, synthesise information and enhance your ability to communicate a scientific topic effectively both orally and in writing.
Project: this element makes up a third of the degree as it represents the culmination and synthesis of all aspects of the course. The project can be undertaken in a range of disciplines including:
* molecular medicine
* biomaterials and drug delivery
* molecular design
* pharmacology
* neuro-oncology
* oncology
* neuroscience
* nutrition and sports science
You will be encouraged to identify a research area of interest and be actively involved in the planning stages of the project. This unit aims to enable you to initiate, design, conduct and report on research that makes a contribution to scientific knowledge and develop a critical awareness of current knowledge in a specific area of biomedical science.
Optional units
You will also be able to choose two of the following optional units:
* Neuroscience
* Drug Development and Clinical Trials
* Integrated Studies in Oncology
* Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A second Honours degree (preferably upper second) or equivalent in Life Science (e.g. Human Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry). Applicants are likely to benefit if they have previous understanding of molecular biology.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 or equivalent.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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