Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
The module aims to enhance student's evidence-based knowledge and to apply their entrepreneurial skills in the fields of disease modelling and therapy for regenerative medicine.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Build and develop entrepreneurial skills for the field of regenerative medicine by participating in module-associated entrepreneurial programme.: 2,3Apply critical thinking through a business plan for a regenerative medicine application by bringing logical connections of concepts, ideas and skills relevant for this module.: 3Demonstrate understanding of in silico gene engineering for disease modelling through practical training and critically evaluate limitation of approach for the chosen disease.: 1Evaluate the strategies required to develop gene, cell and drug therapy through exemplars.: 1Appraise concepts and advances in disease modelling for regenerative medicine.: 1Assess and critique developments and regulations for disease modelling and therapy for regenerative medicine.: 1,3
Direct contact hours (F3+F5) = 60h which consist ofLectures = 15hTutorials = 10hPractical = 5hAcademic Mentorship during entrepreneurial programme = 5hEntrepreneurial programme placement = 25h Independent study hours (F4) = 90h which consist ofDirected reading to support lectures/tutorials (including private study) = 40hPortfolio writing = 25hBusiness Plan preparation = 25h
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent proof of training) in an approved disciplineStudents taking this module as optional module, should also take associated module MTE-40028 (Stem Cells) as a supplementary optional module or show proof of knowledge in stem cells at Level 7.
Description of Module Assessment