310653 v.1 Molecular Biotechnology Major

Introduction

This major within the Master of Biomedical Sciences is designed for those seeking knowledge of molecular techniques as they are applied in the biotechology industry. It provides a broad understanding of this rapidly growing area of science, how it is used, how scientific discoveries become the basis of investigative and manipulative tools in medicine, pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics, and in businesses and industries. Study tasks include the collection, analysis, and presentation of current scientific information, together with practical experience in laboratory methods.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13152	v.3	Health Research Methods 681	4.0	25.0
13371	v.3	Bioinformatics 631	4.0	25.0
6756	v.6	Molecular Genetics 631	3.0	25.0
				75.0
Year 1 Semester 2
310160	v.1	Drug Discovery and Development 631	3.0	25.0
310161	v.1	Biotechnology 632	4.0	25.0
310162	v.1	Vaccine Science 632	3.0	25.0
				75.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310168	v.1	Molecular Diagnostics 631	3.0	25.0
310172	v.1	Molecular Microbiology 631	3.0	25.0
6753	v.5	Molecular Techniques 632	3.0	25.0
				75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
310166	v.1	Molecular Science Practicum 633	9.0	75.0
				75.0