BMS6056 Stem Cell Biology (15 credits)

Year Running: 2015/2016

Credit level: F7

Additional Information

Students taking this module will be expected to have a basic understanding of cell biology (e.g.the common signalling pathways and knowledge about transcription factor function). Students should not have previously taken BMS382 as an undergraduate module.

Description

This lecture course will provide a thorough grounding in the biology of stem cells and regenerative medicine, with special reference to the molecular and genetic control of cell fate specification and differentiation. Students will also be enouraged to consider the clinical use of stem cells and their derivatives as well as the ethical issues that these raise. As this is a rapidly developing field, strong emphasis will be placed on understanding the current controversies in the literature.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	0.0	65 %	S2
Project	0.0	35 %	S2

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.