Applied Sciences

Module details: In this module, you will develop critical thinking skills to interpret scientific research effectively and apply it for research in the topic of your studies. You will collect a set of data using methods commonly employed in scientific research settings, conduct data analysis, and evaluate the strengths and limitations of these techniques. This module will enhance your ability to assess research critically and apply data-driven insights to research questions, preparing you for evidence-based decision-making.

Module details: In this module, students will gain hands-on experience in designing, planning, and executing a research project. By engaging in first-hand original research and data collection, students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge they’ve developed throughout the programme. With individual supervision, they will learn how to acquire and analyse experimental data, becoming proficient in relevant laboratory techniques used in both basic and applied research. The module covers a range of specialised pathways, each offering unique research topics. Here are examples of the topics covered in each pathway: 

Cell and Molecular Medicine Pathway: Cellular and molecular mechanisms of cancer; microbial resistance to antibiotics; immune mechanisms of disease; stem cell research; molecular modelling in cell biomedicine. 

Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders Pathway: Endocrine regulation of appetite; polycystic ovary syndrome; diet, nutrition, and the microbiota; beta cell function and survival; the effects of diet and meal timing on obesity and metabolic rate; polyphenols and cardiovascular disease. 

Sport and Exercise Science Pathway: Optimisation of human performance and health in heat through acute (e.g., cooling) and chronic (e.g., acclimation) strategies; metabolic demands during exercise under different environmental conditions. 

Healthcare Pathway: Public health interventions for improving diet and lifestyle in specific social groups; studies on perceived stress and sleep quality across different social or professional groups.

Module details: The Independent Study module enables in-depth, tutor-supported study of a chosen topic within the field of Cell and Molecular Medicine. Examples of possible topics include fundamental cellular and molecular processes, disease mechanisms and pathology and advanced diagnostics and Therapeutics. Delivered mainly face-to-face, it includes lectures, seminars, and research involvement. Students access learning resources and personalised feedback, helping them refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the subject matter.

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The Independent Study module enables in-depth, tutor-supported study of a chosen topic within the field of Conservation and Biodiversity. Example of possible topics include Drivers of Biodiversity Loss and Environmental Change, Conservation Strategies and Solutions, Technologies in Conservation and Conservation Genetics and Genomics. Delivered mainly face-to-face, it includes lectures, seminars, and research involvement. Students access learning resources and personalised feedback, helping them refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the subject matter.

Module details: The Independent Study module enables in-depth, tutor-supported study of a chosen topic within the field of Sports and Exercise Science. Examples of possible topics include Exercise Physiology, Mental Health and Well-being in Elite Athletes and Biomechanics and Injury Prevention. Delivered mainly face-to-face, it includes lectures, seminars, and research involvement. Students access learning resources and personalised feedback, helping them refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the subject matter.

Module details: In this module, you will study approaches to address the growing global burden of neurological diseases, focusing on individual, national, and international perspectives. You will explore biopsychology, neurology, and lifestyle medicine, with an emphasis on preventative strategies in clinical neuroscience. The module will also consider health inequities, cultural perspectives, and the “lived experience” of patients in research design and implementation.

Module details: In this module, you will explore obesity and related cardiometabolic diseases, examining the underlying mechanisms that govern eating behaviour from both physiological and psychological perspectives. You will consider how these mechanisms can be targeted for prevention and treatment. Additionally, you will develop communication skills to effectively engage with different audiences. This module will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of obesity-related health challenges and equip you with strategies to address them through evidence-based interventions and effective communication.