About Cell Biology Of Human Disease Intercalated Bsc in University of Leeds

Cell biology and gene technology are revolutionising our knowledge of the basis of human diseases and their therapy.

This course offers practical experience and research training in contemporary topics in these areas as well as introducing you to cutting edge developments in cell and molecular biology. This will enhance your understanding of future developments in medicine.

Course content

This course will offer experience and training in contemporary topics in the cell biology of human disease that are relevant to intercalating medical students.

There are core modules in genetic engineering and the cell biology of disease. These lecture-based modules will be complemented with

• practical training in fundamental molecular biology techniques through the completion of a PCR

• gene cloning and protein expression mini-project

• research skills training in experimental design, data analysis, abstract writing and scientific communication to both expert and non-expert groups.

In addition, you'll be exposed to cutting edge research developments in cell biology topics relating to human disease through the study of two Advanced Topic Modules (ATUs). ATUs covered include

• cancer biology and therapy

• stem cell biology

• tissue replacement

• RNA biology and therapy

• protein folding, and

• diseases.

You'll also complete a literature-based research project enabling you to focus on, and research in depth, a topic relating to the cell biology of human disease that is of interest to you.

Higher secondary academic level qualification.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each section.

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