Molecular and Cellular Laboratory Techniques (SURG0116)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is a compulsory module for students taking the iBSc in Surgical Sciences. Molecular biology techniques are fundamental in biological research. This course offers a mixture of lectures and extensive practical sessions/workshops which introduce a number of molecular biology techniques and provide students with the opportunity to apply them in a laboratory setting. Covering: Mammalian cell culture, RNA extraction, qPCR and histology/immunohistochemistry (mixture of theory and practice). The teaching takes place in the scientific laboratories, Department of Surgery and Interventional Science, at the Bloomsbury campus.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 50% Coursework

50% Clinical, laboratory or practical activity
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 28
Module leader: Dr Hayley Whitaker
Who to contact for more information: dsis.ibscsurgicalsciences@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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