Research Methods From Bench to Bedside (MEDC0017)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Medicine
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is restricted to students on the BSc Applied Medical Sciences degree and the BSc Cancer Biomedicine degree programmes.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module will provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the methods and processes which comprise medical research from bench to bedside. This will include consideration of the scientific literature, the importance of critical reading, the requirement for good experimental design, the importance of research integrity and governance, and the practice of good communication. It will also cover the processes of drug discovery, knowledge transfer and scientific enterprise. Consideration of these topics will improve understanding of research translation and demonstrate how medical research returns value in terms of health and economic gain.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 50% Exam

50% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 95
Module leader: Dr Sean Nair
Who to contact for more information: med.ams@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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