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           R84          YEARS       (C105)       CAMDEN                        f  www.rvc.ac.uk/appliedbiological

         INSTITUTION   DURATION    UCAS CODE      CAMPUS
                                  (WITH PLACEMENT
                                      YEAR)
        MSci APPLIED BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH




        With a focus on research methodology and              This course draws on our history of cutting-edge research into
        critical analysis, the MSci Applied Biological        human and veterinary medicine that has contributed to advances
        Research course aims to prepare you for a PhD         in the prevention and treatment of diseases. You will study the
                                                              fundamentals of biological and biomedical science that are
        or a career in an industrial or academic research     needed to understand and develop new therapies and treatments
        environment with a focus on human and animal          for human and veterinary diseases. The course will give you a
        biology and disease by providing you with an          clear and detailed understanding of underpinning physiology and
        industry placement in the fourth year.                cellular and molecular biology, as well as an insight into disease
                                                              mechanisms and an appreciation of comparative and integrated
                                                              approaches to aid diagnosis and treatment in the future.
        COURSE OVERVIEW
                                                              You will also be engaged in extended research projects and
        The fourth-year, which contains the industry placement, will   receive training in advanced research methodology and critical
        build on your knowledge gained from your first three years and   analysis, to prepare you for careers in academic, clinical, or
        develop your scientific and transferable skills further, making   industrial settings.
        you ‘work ready’ and able to realise your full potential as soon
        as you embark on your chosen career path.





        MODULES  – YEARS 2, 3 & 4 are the same for both MSci applied courses

        Please note that these are indicative    YEAR         COMPULSORY MODULES        OPTIONAL MODULES
        modules and may be subject to                         (select one)                 • Applied pharmacology
        change. All modules are 15 credits                      • The basis of disease
        unless stated otherwise.                2               • Ageing and degeneration    • Imaging of disease
        1      First Year modules are                           disease                   ‘One Health’
                                                                                           • Introduction to
                                                                • Principles of infectious
               the same for all Biological
                                                                                           • Introduction to Animal
               Pathways.  Please see page
                                                                • Control of infectious
                                                                                          Behaviour, Welfare
               33 for a list of first
               year modules.                                    disease                   and Ethics
                                                                • Principles of
                                                                pharmacology
                                                                • Research project
                                                                (30 credits)











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