SIPBS Portfolio 2012-13 Entry
MSc Programmes Existing: MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis MSc Analysis of Medicines (distance learning) MSc Clinical Pharmacy New Programmes just launched for Sept 2012 entry: MSc Biotechnology MSc Biomedical Sciences Masters in Drug Discovery (MRes) Masters in Neuroscience (MRes)
MSc Pharmaceutical Analysis Analysis of drugs and biomolecules Strong emphasis on practical skills Small group teaching from international experts Employment - in the pharmaceutical, and also food, environmental and water industries
MSc Analysis of Medicines Similar topics to MSc Pharmaceutical analysis but can be completed by distance learning Ideal for students who cannot relocate to UK Assessed by coursework only no exams Personal tuition from expert staff Option to carry out a research project at Strathclyde following completion of taught classes
MSc Clinical Pharmacy Aimed at pharmacy graduates who wish to develop clinical skills Strong emphasis on experiential learning in UK NHS hospitals A range of electives available in areas such as palliative care, cardiovascular, psychiatric drugs
MSc Biotechnology Aimed at providing skills and training in biotechnology for bioscientists, chemists, engineers Strong emphasis on practical skills Employment in biotechnology industry pharmaceutical, biomedical, agricultural, environmental
MSc Biotechnology - curriculum 40 credits of laboratory classes covering microbial growth, bioinformatics, molecular biology techniques 40 credits of theory classes covering protein structure and function, recombinant expression, fermentation technology 40 credits of skills training and commercialization. Applications options in medical biotechnology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, molecular Biotechnology 60 credit research project either in house or in industry
MSc Biomedical Sciences Aimed at providing skills and training in subjects relevant to biomedical sciences Strong emphasis on practical skills Employment in hospitals, industry and research Or entry to PhD
MSc Biomedical Sciences - curriculum 40 credits of skills training and commercialization 40 credits of laboratory classes 40 credits of theory classes Choice of popular topics: Biochemistry Immunology In vivo sciences Microbiology Molecular Biology 60 credit research project Neuroscience Parasitology Pharmacology Toxicology
Masters in Drug Discovery Specialized training in drug discovery research Aimed at graduates in biosciences, chemistry and pharmacy Covers drug design and analysis as well as approaches to drug screening - with targets in specific diseases such as cancer or cardiovascular disease
Drug Discovery content Extended research project in drug discovery in SIPBS and/or Chemistry with joint supervision Techniques and approaches: Chemical and biomedical methods Bioassays and bioanalytical methods Bioinformatics Theory: Natural products/structural elucidation Molecular modelling
Masters in Neuroscience Specialized training in neuroscience research Aimed at graduates in physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, zoology etc Includes a range of approaches to neuroscience research including molecular, cellular and physiological
Neuroscience content Extended research project in neuroscience with a supervisor in SIPBS or associated departments Techniques and approaches covering in vivo biology and molecular biology Specialist topics in neuroscience research and options in biochemistry, pharmacology or toxicology
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