Biomolecular Mechanisms of Disease

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Critically review current knowledge of molecular mechanisms resulting in human diseases and the impact of these diseases in both an individual and global context;
2. Analyse the use of current and emerging molecular biotechnology techniques to determine the molecular mechanisms of diseases and the design of targeted therapies;
3. Critically review ethical considerations associated with novel molecular methodologies; and
4. Collaborate constructively within small groups in the planning, development and presentation of a biomolecular disease mechanism;