Cell, Developmental and Molecular Biology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ONCG4012 | Cancer and Stem Cells | 4 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ONCG4012
- School
- Cancer and Stem Cells
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The introductory course has been specifically designed to cover the basic underlying biology required for a clear understanding for of the named MSc/PGCert Courses.
Target Students
Only available for MSc Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Medicine; MSc and PGCert Oncology; and MSc Cancer, Immunology and Biotechnology students.
Classes
- Four 1-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
30-40 hours (lectures and workshops). Private study time: 100 hours
Assessment
- 30% Presentation 1: Oral presentation
- 70% In Class Exam 1 (2-hour): MCQ and short answer questions (2 hours)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The purpose of this course is to provide students the introduction to the basic concepts in cell, molecular and developmental biology they will require to undertake the named MSc courses. This introductory course is designed to bring students from diverse scientific and clinical backgrounds to an equivalent foundation level. Students with biological science degrees will have covered some aspects of this module previously but it is unlikely that they will be familiar with all aspects or with the specific focus on application to stem cells or oncology.Learning Outcomes
- A series of lectures will be provided to give students an in-depth understanding of normal cell regulatory mechanisms and how these are altered by the acquisition of the carcinogenic phenotype and their relevance to stem cell science.
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.