The University of Sheffield
MSc in Molecular Medicine

Course Structure and Module Leaders

Semester 1 Core Modules

Principles of Biomedical Research MED6001 (10 credits)
Dr François Guesdon
From Genome to Gene Function MED6002 (10 credits) Dr Martin Nicklin
Modulating Immunity MED6006 (10 credits) Dr Andy Heath
Human Disease Genetics MED6003 (10 credits) Dr Franco di Giovine
Genome and Sequence Analysis MED6005 (10 credits) Dr Martin Nicklin
Writing a Critical Review MED6007 (20 credits) Dr Francois Guesdon
Practical Laboratory Training MED6008 (10 credits) Dr Helen Marriott

Genetics Pathway modules

Genomics, Proteomics and Informatics MED6010 (10 credits)
Dr François Guesdon
Bio-informatics online MED6011 (10 credits) Professor Jon Sayers
Genetics of Host-Pathogen Interactions MED6012 (10 credits) Dr Jon Shaw

Experimental Medicine Pathway modules

Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease MED6020 (10 credits)
Dr Peter Grabowski
Model Systems in Medical Research MED6021 (10 credits) Dr Peter Grabowski
Novel Therapies MED6022 (10 credits) Professor Jon Sayers

Neurosciences Pathway modules

Genetics and Modelling of Neurolodegenerative Diseases MED622 (15 credits)
Dr Janine Kirby
Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disease MED623 (15 credits) Dr Jon Wood

Semester 2 Core modules

Project Presentation MED6013/6023/6033 (10 credits)
Dr Lisa Parker
Research Project MED6014/6024/6034 (60 credits) Dr Rachid Tazi-Ahnini