Basic Science of Diabetes: Tissues, Cells and Signalling MED5400
- Academic Session: 2022-23
- School: School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Available to Erasmus Students: No
Short Description
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth and critical knowledge of the basic science underlying diabetes and vascular disease at the tissue, cellular and molecular level and provides an insight into the complex signalling pathways underlying these diseases.
Timetable
2 weekly sessions of 1-3 hour each over 10 weeks.
Requirements of Entry
None
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
2500-3000 essay - 50%
1.5 hour exam - 50%
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
To provide the students an in-depth knowledge of the molecular and genetic pathways underlying diabetes and vascular disease ranging from well-established mechanisms to newer insights.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Demonstrate an in-depth and critical appraisal of current knowledge on the cellular, molecular and genetic pathways underlying diabetes and vascular disease
■ Discuss critically, and in depth, novel molecular and genetic pathways underlying diabetes and vascular disease with reference to the primary literature
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.