Systems Biology MRes
Overview
This programme aims to develop a new generation of creative, innovative scientists and engineers, whose expertise spans the biological and physical domains. It introduces engineers, computing, mathematical and life scientists to systems biology approaches that enable them to understand and manipulate complex biological systems, particularly the vulnerability of such systems to stress. The programme equips you with the necessary core skills to undertake a PhD in your chosen research field in systems biology.
Programme Structure
Subject Knowledge Modules
Compulsory module:
- Systems Biology (MMB8023)
You will also choose two of the following 20 credit modules:
- Ageing & Health (MMB8004)
- Applied Immunobiology of Human Disease (MMB8015)
- Applying the 3 Rs to In-Vivo Experimental Techniques (MMB8012)
- Biology of Ageing (MMB8011)
- Cancer Studies (MMB8007)
- Cell Cycle Control and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease (MMB8008)
- Clinical Epidemiology (MMB8009)
- Cognitive Neuroscience (MMB8010)
- Current Research Trends in Musculoskeletal Disease (MMB8002)
- Developmental Genetics (MMB8031)
- Diabetes (MMB8035)
- Drug Discovery and Development (MMB8006)
- Experimental Medicine & Therapeutics (MMB8005)
- Genetics of Common Disease (MMB8014)
- Genetic Medicine (MMB8030)
- Medical Biotechnology and Enterprise (MMB8001)
- Medical Genomics (MMB8029)
- Mitochondrial Biology & Medicine (MMB8034)
- Molecular Microbiology (MMB8016)
- Nanomaterials in Healthcare Technologies (MMB8017)
- Protein Structure and Function (MMB8018)
- Innovation in Industrial Bioscience (MMB8021)
- Scientific Basis of Neurological Disorders (MMB8020)
- Sensory Systems (MMB8019)
- Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine (MMB8022)
- Surgical Anatomy (MMB8033)
- The Biological Study of Behaviour (MMB8003)
- Toxicology (MMB8032)
- Transplantation Sciences (MMB8025)
Professional/Key Skills
You are required to take the 10 credit Statistical Techniques in Medical Research (MMB8028) module and will also choose one of the following 10 credit modules:
- Bioethics (MMB8027)
- Experimental Design for In-Vivo Research (MMB8026)
Research Project
The largest single component of the degree programme is a 100 credit compulsory research project (MMB8099).
