Biomedical Science (Extended)

University of Greenwich

The aims of this course are: To provide students with the relevant tools to plan, and carry out investigations in an appropriate manner. To gain an understanding of principles behind a range of analytical techniques, and to be able to apply them in the relevant specialised field of investigation and the consequent data interpretation.

This course aims to: To review the histo/cytological classification of tissues and apply this to diagnosis of disease by the examination of cells and tissues; To examine the mechanisms, practices and pitfalls of cellular pathology techniques; To develop an understanding of the role of cellular pathology in clinical diagnosis; To illustrate the interaction of pathological agents, both acquired and congenital with cellular and sub-cellular structures; To describe the mechanisms of disease produced as a result of such interactions; To relate the clinical presentation of disease to its cellular and molecular basis.

This course aims to: To provide a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of transmission genetics and molecular genetics, with particular emphasis on eukaryotic systems. To provide students with the ability to analyse and interpret a wide variety of genetic data, such as the outcome of crosses and data from molecular genetic techniques.

Micro-organisms are found in every ecosystem. They affect the environment in which they are located as well as being affected by it. Their effects can be beneficial, detrimental or unobserved. This course introduces students to some of the key areas in which microbial activity has an important impact on man. It will look at the positive effects that microbial metabolic activity has on the environment through the association of microorganisms with plants, animals and man, from their use in the production of food, and through their use in bioremediation. Students will also look at the negative aspects of microbial activity including the role they play in diseases of humans, animals and plants.

This course aims to: To develop a greater understanding of the regulation of the cell cycle and cell death. Explore the differentiation and arrangement of cells in the context organ formation. Explore the internal organisation of the cells. To develop a greater understanding of cell biology of immune function.

The aims of this course are: To provide an introduction to basic concepts in metabolism and the principles of metabolic pathways. To provide students with information on core metabolic pathways. To discuss relationships with metabolism and core disease pathways.

This course aims to: To develop students' understanding of the roles and limitations of homeostatic control and regulation; To examine the factors which contribute to the integrated control of representative examples of different physiological systems.

The aims of this course are: To introduce the principles of rigorous experimental design and the scientific approach. To provide experience in the manipulation, analysis and presentation of various biological and medical datasets. To introduce common statistical methods routinely employed in the interpretation of biological, nutritional and medical data. To provide students with the relevant tools to plan, and carry out investigations in an appropriate and ethical manner. To introduce key professional skills; including health and safety, research ethics, business planning, self-reflection and lifelong learning.

The placement helps students synthesise knowledge and skills acquired during the first two years of the degree programme and apply them appropriately in a working environment under the supervision of an employer. It provides students with the opportunity to manage and enhance the development of their own personal skills, acquire and develop a range of skills such as communication skills, professional awareness, technological skills, employability skills, and have the opportunity to apply them in a work environment. It also aims to provide students with an opportunity to work supervised and unsupervised with an appreciation of work ethics.

The module will: ? provide a detailed review and understanding of the science of immunology and the conceptual and experimental framework underpinning modern immunology. ? provide an in-depth understanding of the physiology of the immune system and how it can go wrong in disease and the laboratory investigation of immune disorders. ? explain the role of the immune system during infection and both currently existing and experimental immunotherapeutic strategies for various disease states. ? integrate molecular, cellular, physiologic and pathologic aspects of the immune system.

To provide a detailed review and understanding of white blood cells and coagulation factors.

To provide a detailed review and understanding of the biochemical basis of human disease.

To build upon students prior knowledge of microbiology by examining advanced topics in the field of medical microbiology.

To provide an opportunity for personal development in applying prior theoretical and practical learning to a specific project and to demonstrate the ability to carry out a sustained piece of work.

This course aims to provide opportunities for the student to increase their knowledge and understanding of the principal issues that impact upon the general public?s ability to improve the quality of their diet.

This course aims to: To introduce students to the key concepts of biological molecules and their function in homeostasis; To introduce students to different cell types and content and how they contribute to tissues and organ function; To explain the significance of homeostasis and the major mechanisms by which it is achieved.

This course aims to: To provide students with a foundation knowledge in chemistry. To introduce students to atomic, ionic and molecular structures; and their applications within the chemical divisions. To explain key chemical concepts and the significance of theoretical models.

To introduce students to the fundamentals of pharmacology and the related disciplines.

This course aims to: To equip students with the learning skills necessary to enable them to flourish on a higher education programme of study To develop students confidence to present a reasoned scientific argument. To introduce students to scientific writing, referencing and data evaluation. To equip students to function in a scientific environment.