Course Catalogue

Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences

The module will provide students with the principles of diverse techniques and their applications as they are currently utilised in the fields of biotechnology/biomedical sciences. It will also provide a platform for gaining an advanced understanding of these techniques and novel disruptive technologies that may replace them through facilitated and independent assessment of the recent research literature. Assessment of the literature will also allow students to develop and demonstrate their ability to conduct independent research and present information on specific principles and applications of biotechnology using a range of presentation media. Through the assessments the module will further hone the writing and presentation skills of the students and their ability to assimilate and critique scientific literature at a postgraduate level.

Outline Syllabus:This module will cover aspects of the following techniques: 1. Molecular Biology - Electrophoresis, PCR, Protein purification/separation, Next Generation sequencing, microarray technology 2. Analytical Techniques - Flow Cytometry, Plate Reader technologies, Immunomagnetic Technologies, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, 3. Imaging Technology - Scanning Probe Microscopy, Electron microscopy, Fluorescence microscopy 4. Single Cell Technology - Flow cytometry, imaging and laser micro-dissection, Mass Cytometry, Cell separation techniques, Intro to single cell genomics.

Module Overview:
This module provides you with an understanding of some of the cutting-edge techniques and their applications currently used in biotechnology and the biomedical sciences.

Additional Information:This module will provide students with an understanding of some of the cutting edge biotechniques and their applications currently used in the field of biotechnology and biomedical sciences. This module will link to topics covered in other modules on the programmes and will focus on four broad themes, molecular techniques, analytical techniques, imaging technology and single cell technologies. All lectures will be covered by experts in their respective fields who will introduce the basic principles of the techniques and how these techniques are employed throughout biotechnology and biomedical settings, both in industry and academia. Students will be expected to advance their knowledge of the topics covered in lectures throughout the programme by independent research. Employability: The content in this module is based upon the work undertaken by scientists working in the biotechnology and Biomedical industry sector and those pursuing research career in the life sciences. They will give the student the necessary skills and experience to meet the workplace needs of biotechnology and Biomedical companies. They have been developed in consultation with employers of biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences graduates who have confirmed that the practical sessions are suitable and applicable to the industrial and biomedical workplace. Inclusivity: A conscious effort will be made to elevate the contributions of scientists from underrepresented groups, incorporating their research papers into the lecture material, showing photographs of diverse researchers, exploiting the EDIpedia database and highlighting good practice.