Cellular Mechanisms of Health and Disease - SOMS3232
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
School: School of Medical Sciences
Course Outline: http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/science
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5.5
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: (BIOC2101 and BABS2202) or ANAT3231 or BIOC3271/3671 (as co-requisite)
CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Description
This course in molecular medicine bridges the gap between the fundamental sciences of cell biology/biochemistry/immunology and their therapeutic applications. It conveys the dynamic process of scientific discovery in areas of research strengths in biomedicine at UNSW by a focus on novel techniques bringing about paradigm shifts in our understanding of cell function and our ability to diagnose and treat diseases. Students will engage closely with researchers, and will develop a range of skills to prepare them for research-oriented careers in academia and industry.