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MTE-40028 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 23 November 2024

MTE-40028 - Stem Cells: Types, Characteristics & Applications
Coordinator: Vinoj George Tel: +44 1782 674383
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

The aim of this module is to build students' knowledge from basic principles to therapeutic use of stem cells, drawing on the latest research within the field of stem cell biology to achieve this.

Barred Combinations

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1
1
1
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2

Description for 2024/25

This module draws upon the research within the field of stem cell biology to build a knowledge-base from basic principles to therapeutic use of stem cells. As this is a fast-paced field with state-of-the-art research being competitively conducted worldwide, the module brings in the most recent up-to-date information being supported by basic concepts. The lecture series is delivered by leading academic researchers, with practical laboratory work cementing the delivery of taught elements.

Aims
16 Lecture hours
8 Practical hours
6 tutorial hours
Non-contact hours private study:
Directed reading to support lectures: 70
Practical writing: 25
General study - revision for examination: 25
Total 150

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/mte-40028/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

None

Study hours

None

School Rules

Bachelors degree (or equivalent proof of training) in an approved discipline.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Unseen Exam weighted 70%
Examination


2: Laboratory Report weighted 30%
Lab Report


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Last Updated: 23 November 2024