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Health Sciences
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Human health and disease
COURSE CODE:
PLACES 2011:
POINTS 2010:
DEGREE AWARDED:
TR056
33
505*
B.Sc.
Special Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate
HC3
Biology
HC3
In one of physics,
chemistry,
physics/chemistry
Advanced GCE (A-Level)
Grade C Biology
Grade C In one of physics,
chemistry
What is Human health and
disease?
The Human health and disease degree brings to life the
fascinating connections between structure and function in the
human body. It explores the disease process in depth, including
how medical therapies act to treat or even prevent disease. For
example, understanding brain structure and biochemistry allows
us to appreciate how neurones communicate and this in turns
helps biomedical researchers to find new and effective ways to
treat and prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
A central feature of the learning experience is the development
of a core set of real-life, transferable skills in the following areas;
laboratory technique, group project work, data analysis, public
presentation, report writing, research methodology and critical
thinking.
Is this the right course for you?
The programme will suit you if you want to obtain a degree
that provides comprehensive instruction in all aspects of basic
human biology and applied biomedical science.
Course overview
The Freshman (first two) years
You will study the structure and function of the human body
from a ‘molecule to man’ perspective through lectures, tutorials
and laboratory classes in cell biology, biochemistry, physiology
and anatomy. Modules based on critical thinking, problem-
based learning, presentation skills and research and statistics
will further contribute to the development of a core skill set, as
outlined above.
The Sophister (third and fourth) years
In the third and fourth years, a combination of modules which
cover diseases of specific organ systems and pharmacology are
taken, e.g. gastrointestinal disease. Delivery of clinically focused
material by specialist clinicians is included.
As a fourth-year student, you will undertake advanced modules
on the molecular basis of disease and cutting-edge advances
in biomedical science.
A major component of the fourth
year will be a comprehensive laboratory-based project in
biomedical research supervised by leading researchers in
Trinity College and its affiliated teaching hospitals.
Project
areas may be in the areas of cancer biology; investigation of
brain disorders; tissue engineering; exercise and rehabilitation;
gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory disorders to name
but a few.
Assessment
You will be assessed by a combination of continuous
assessment and end-of-year examinations.
Did you know?
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The School of Medicine in Trinity College is a member
of EuroLife, a consortium of leading European medical
schools which aims to enhance research and training
in the medical sciences that underpin developments
in human healthcare.
Career opportunities
The course will emphasise the crucial links between the
scientific, clinical, health promotion and pharmaceutical sectors
and their role in advances in patient care and the health of the
wider population. Graduates will therefore be ideally qualified to
participate in health-related research or health promotion within
academia or industry and will also be excellent candidates for
entry to graduate medicine programmes. A B.Sc. is also an
appropriate qualification for entry into a broad range of other
careers (e.g. teaching, management).
Further information
Contact: Dr Neil Docherty, Department of Physiology,
School of Medicine
E-mail:
dochertn@tcd.ie
Tel: + 353 1 896 2076