Infectious Diseases

Course Structure

1. Research project
2. Bacterial Pathogens
3. Fungi as Human Pathogens
4. Advances in Parasitology
5. Viral Pathogens
6. Science at Work
7. Practical and Applied Research Skills for Advanced Biologists
8. provide an excellent quality of postgraduate level education in the field of infectious diseases, their biology and treatments
9. provide a research-led, inspiring learning environment
10. provide a regional postgraduate progression route for the advanced study of diseases that affect a high proportion of the global population
11. promote engagement with biological research into infectious diseases and inspire students to pursue scientific careers inside or outside of the laboratory
12. develop subject-specific and transferable skills to maximise employment prospects
13. promote an understanding of the impact of scientific research on society and the role for scientists in a range of professions.
14. principles and application of key techniques in modern molecular bioscience
15. molecular, cellular and physiological basis of infectious diseases
16. virulence factors associated with infectious diseases
17. epidemiology of infectious diseases
18. current therapeutic strategies and their application in the treatment of different infectious diseases
19. how scientific knowledge is disseminated to different stakeholders: eg, media, policy-makers and public.
20. research skills: how to formulate research questions and hypotheses to address scientific issues
21. analytical skills: interpretation of data, marshalling information from published sources, critical evaluation of own research and that of others
22. information technology: use of appropriate technology to retrieve, analyse and present scientific information
23. statistical evaluation: the use of appropriate statistical analysis methods in handling scientific data.
24. experimental skills: how to design experiments to address specific research questions and hypotheses
25. practical skills: key techniques in modern molecular biology and their application in molecular bioscience to solve research problems
26. data handling: how to record experimental procedures and data appropriately using good laboratory practice
27. presentation of scientific research: how to write research articles in an appropriate style in keeping with high impact factor scientific journals, and posters and oral presentation for conferences and symposia
28. science writing: how to present scientific information to scientific and non-scientific audiences
29. careers: a recognition of career opportunities for scientists outside of the laboratory.
30. communication: ability to organise information clearly, present information in oral and written form, adapt presentation for different audiences
31. reflection: make use of constructive informal feedback from staff and peers and assess own progress to enhance performance and personal skills
32. self-motivation and independence: time and workload management in order to meet personal targets and imposed deadlines
33. team work: the ability to work both independently and as part of a research group using peer support, diplomacy and collective responsibility.
34. Protein Science \x96 encompasses researchers involved in industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology, and protein form and function
35. Molecular Microbiology \x96 encompasses researchers interested in yeast molecular biology (incorporating the Kent Fungal Group) and microbial pathogenesis
36. Biomolecular Medicine \x96 encompasses researchers involved in cell biology, cancer targets and therapies and cytogenomics and bioinformatics.