Biomedical Basis of Disease – (M.Sc.)

The human condition has dramatically improved through our growing understanding of the causes of human diseases and their treatment. Immunisation against infectious diseases, and development of better therapeutic agents, has significantly improved the quality and length of many lives.

Many diseases, however, remain to be conquered, for example, AIDS, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer´s. New problems are appearing such as tuberculosis and other infectious diseases re-emerging due to drug resistance.

This course explores normal and pathological cell processes and relates these to clinical features, diagnostic procedures and responses to therapy. You can take course modules individually, as short courses.

The course provides the opportunity for career development for people already working in the expanding area of biomedical sciences. It is also suitable for those wishing to enter a career in this area.

Career prospects include medical research in universities, hospitals, industry and government research agencies. The course also provides a sound basis for those wishing to do research to PhD level.

About 30 per cent of previous students have gone on to PhD studies and another 40 per cent into biomedically relevant employment. Another 15 per cent have gone on to further taught postgraduate training, including Postgraduate Certificate in Education.