Diploma of Research in Translational Medicine
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
Diploma of Research in Translational Medicine |
Final Award |
Postgraduate Diploma |
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Programme Code |
MED-PD-RES |
UCAS Code |
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JACS Code |
A900 (DESCR) 100 |
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Criteria for Admissions Criteria for Admissions (Please see General Regulations) |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Part Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
2 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
120 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations Programme Specific Regulations |
Students with protected characteristics Normally there are no barriers but as this is a laboratory based subject each case will be considered individually |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
Acquire the knowledge and skills to understand the principles of translational medicine.
Show evidence of participation in original and high quality translational research.
Demonstrate scientific writing skills through the write up of their research as a Dissertation and the completion of written course assignments
Evaluate current and future developments in translational medicine and to critically assess biomarker and novel therapeutic approaches in the translational arena.
Critically analyse scientific literature and show proficiency in scientific writing of research articles.
Develop a coherent business plan taking into account financial and marketing considerations
Recognise and employ key skills in team building
Demonstrate ability to incorporate innovation into business plans/research projects
Demonstrate capacity for self-directed and life-long learning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Analyse, interpret and appraise experimental data |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Adopt various experimental approaches and combine information from different sources to develop an experimental plan |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Presentations |
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Assess publicly available data sets and outline how they would be useful in their research approach. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Research project |
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Evaluate ethical issues in human tissue research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Masterclasses, Practicals, Journal Clubs, Guided Self-Directed Learning and Small Group Learning Methods of Assessment Presentation, Written assignment |
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Write a cohesive business plan |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials, Group projects Methods of Assessment Presentation, Written assignment |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically evaluate scientific literature |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Essays. |
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Apply analytical, numerical and creative thinking skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Presentations |
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Work independently and take responsibility for own learning |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Research Project |
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Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills including the presentation of scientific information |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Masterclasses Methods of Assessment Presentations, Written assignments |
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Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practicals Methods of Assessment Research Project |
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Develop business ideas and incorporate innovation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written Assignment |
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Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others, through active participation in teamwork and group learning opportunities |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Journal Clubs Methods of Assessment Presentations |
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Use information technology with particular emphasis on the recording of information and data retrieval |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Guided Self Directed Learning Small Group Learning, Practicals Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Apply scientific research principles and audit |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically analyse and discuss principles of translational medicine and how they can be applied in the translational/clinical arena |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Discuss experimental approaches, techniques and design in translational medicine. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Oral Presentations (powerpoint) |
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Understand genomic alterations that lead to cellular phenotype changes in human disease |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Poster Presentations |
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Discuss the use of biomarkers in disease diagnosis and prognosis and appreciate their role as surrogate markers of drug efficacy and disease response |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Masterclasses Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Outline the principles of clinical trial design and indicate how translational studies can be incorporated into clinical trials |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practicals Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Critically evaluate current scientific literature. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Journal Clubs Methods of Assessment Presentations |
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Discuss research ethics in relation to studies in humans and animals and correctly apply established principles and legislation to these areas of research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Guided Self Directed Learning Methods of Assessment Presentations |
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Develop innovative business ideas and plan routes to commercialisation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Small group learning , Lectures, Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Discuss and outline how research discoveries may be commercialised for rapid development and translation to new diagnostics and treatments |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Small Group Learning Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically analyse experimental approaches |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Essays |
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Explain techniques that will underpin the experimental design of their Research Project |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars Methods of Assessment Oral Presentations |
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Develop and present a Research Proposal for their Research Project |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written assignment |
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Demonstrate the ability to use publicly available datasets |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Masterclasses, Lectures Methods of Assessment Written assignments, Project dissertation |
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Evaluate specific genomic changes in disease and the subsequent effect on cell function |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practicals Methods of Assessment Written assisgnments |
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Write a grant proposal with the aim of funding their research proposal |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Journal Clubs Methods of Assessment Oral presentation, Written assignments |
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Write a scientific paper based on established guidelines for a chosen journal |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Guided Self Directed Learning,Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Evaluate the important elements of biomarkers as prognostic and predictors of disease |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Small Group Learning Methods of Assessment Written assignments, Oral Presentation |
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Explain what makes a good drug target and understand the requirement for the development of companion diagnostics in tandem with innovative drug development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Tutorials Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Discuss the factors that contribute to a high quality clinical trial. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Write a business plan |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Tutorials, Small Group Learning Methods of Assessment Written Assignment |
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Depending on their subject specialty, the successful student will also be able to demonstrate the skill sets as indicated below. Throughout the different themes, emphasis will be placed on critical thought using tutorials where the students will critique published scientific research. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies - Methods of Assessment - |
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Precision Cancer Medicine: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Tutorials, Methods of Assessment Presentation |
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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Medicine |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Tutorials, Masterclasses, Seminars Methods of Assessment Presentation/ Written assignments |
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Infection and Immunity: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Tutorials, Masterclasses, Seminars Methods of Assessment Presentation/Written assignments |
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Drug Discovery |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Tutorials, Masterclasses, Seminars Methods of Assessment Presentation/ Written assignments |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Translational Cancer Medicine |
SCM8066 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Inflammation: from Cell to Clinic |
SCM8062 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Translational Research Project |
SCM8067 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
YES |
36 weeks |
N |
YES |
20% |
80% |
0% |
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Cancer Biology |
SCM8065 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Genomics and Human Disease |
SCM8095 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Research Translation: from Concept to Commercialisation |
SCM8096 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
80% |
20% |
0% |
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The Immune System in Health and Disease |
SCM8097 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: Biology and Disease |
SCM8110 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: Medicine Translation |
SCM8111 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Lead optimization, drug delivery and clinical trials |
SCM8138 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Target Identification and Hit ID |
SCM8139 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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NotesStudents must take the core taught modules (100 CATS) and two modules (20 CATS) from one of the groups above (Group A SCM8065 SCM8066, Group B SCM8110 SCM8111, Group C SCM8097 SCM8062, Group D SCM8138 SCM8139) |
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