First Year
You will not only take modules in:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
but you will also start to learn about translational research and the influence of science and medicine on society.
Second & Third Year
You will continue with modules in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology. You will also now start to integrate modules focusing on specific diseases and disease processes, in order to learn more about the development of new, more effective means of diagnosing, treating and preventing illness.
Supporting modules include: - Biostatistics
- Bioinformatics
- Drug and Biomarker Discovery
- Research Approaches and Methods
Fourth Year
You’ll build skills in biomedical research through interactions and research rotations with international researchers in a range of disease areas. These are undertaken within the School of Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospitals. The degree will develop your fundamental knowledge in the translation of scientific discovery into clinical utilisation.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in peer-reviewed abstracts and publications and to present at national and international meetings.
You will experience an innovative mix of learning methods including lectures, small group tutorials, research projects and laboratory-based learning.
Assessment methods include end-of-semester exams, continuous assessment, report writing and oral presentations.
