Advanced Biosciences Programme
Cranfield Health is at the forefront of research in advanced biosciences. Our research has informed the development of our Advanced Biosciences Programme, which offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge and practical experience in selected areas of advanced biosciences. Specifically the programme allows students to gain a more comprehensive knowledge in the areas of Analytical Biotechnology, Nanomedicine, Medical Diagnostics, Molecular Medicine, or Translational Medicine, depending on the option selected.
The programme comprises three MSc courses:
- Analytical Biotechnology MSc
- Medical Diagnostics MSc
- Molecular Medicine MSc
- Nanomedicine MSc
- Translational Medicine MSc
Each MSc option comprises ten taught modules followed by a four-five month research project.
The core modules for each of the MSc options aim to:
- define the processes necessary to formulate, develop, and test a scientific or clinical hypothesis
- provide a foundation of statistical and other interpretation skills for analysis of scientific and clinical data
- introduce generic principles of business which apply to biomedical and clinical sectors.
The aims of individual specialist modules are as follows:
Analytical Biotechnology – to provide an advanced understanding of the growing range of new analytical techniques used in the Biotechnology sector, and also the computational skills used to maximise the information gained from these methods.
Medical Diagnostics – to provide a fundamental understanding of the discipline of Medical Diagnostics, from development, production and application of specific methodologies through to ethics and clinical evaluation.
Nanomedicine – to provide a critical understanding of the issues and challenges surrounding production and use of nanomaterials in medicine and medical devices, both now and in the future.
Molecular Medicine – to provide an advanced understanding and practical experience of the methodologies employed in post-genomic research, including cell biology, immunological and molecular methods.
Translational Medicine – to provide an advanced understanding of the methodologies and processes required for the translation of laboratory-based science/technology into practical clinical/healthcare application, with an emphasis on new drug development and the discovery phase.
