MSc in Integrated Physiology in Health and Disease  MSc in Integrated Physiology in Health and Disease University of Nottingham ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1564642957nottingham.jpg

Taught in the School of Biomedical Sciences? state-of-the-art research laboratories and teaching facilities, the MSc in Integrated Physiology in Health and Disease, is the only one of its kind in the UK. The course promotes the importance of an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to studying fundamental physiological aspects of human health and disease, including diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease, by combining cutting-edge physiological and metabolic methodologies with relevant molecular biology approaches. Course overview The course is ideal for: ? students with a background in physiology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, biology, nutrition, exercise science and other related disciplines ? those with work experience in health-related research ? health and exercise professionals. It investigates the physiology underlying health and disease ? a growing area of interest to academic, private and public sectors ? and aims to: ? develop an understanding of the fundamental physiology underpinning the maintenance of health, and the development of disease ? equip students with both generic and specialist skills, including a wide range of laboratory techniques necessary to develop an integrated and translational approach to the study of human metabolism and physiology ? promote the importance of adopting a critical approach to questions of clinical relevance ? provide the necessary foundation for those who wish to pursue advanced research in this area, leading to the degree of PhD. Course structure The programme comprises eight modules: six compulsory, one optional, and a laboratory-based research project. The six compulsory modules are: ? Nutrition in Health and Exercise ? Muscle Physiology and Metabolism ? Metabolism and Nutrition in Disease ? Cardiorenorespiratory Physiology ? Laboratory Techniques ? Statistics and Research Methods Students choose one of the following two optional modules: ? Medical Pharmacology ? Clinical Neuroscience. About the School and its staff The School of Biomedical Sciences, with its unique, high-quality expertise and excellent facilities, is one of the UK?s leaders in research into integrated physiology. The programme is delivered by staff from the Centre for Integrated Systems Biology and Medicine (CISBM) which forms part of the Institute of Clinical Research (ICR). CISBM offers unique opportunities to investigate a diverse range of clinical areas including diabetes, obesity, sepsis, muscle-wasting, and heart, lung, liver and kidney disease. In recent years, the School has undergone an impressive development and refurbishment programme. Research is conducted in a suite of human physiology laboratories ex vivo pharmacology laboratories neuroscience laboratories and a human primary tissue culture laboratory. These facilities allow integrated metabolic investigations in both patients and healthy individuals to dovetail with relevant modern molecular biology technologies. Students also benefit from our interactive, multidisciplinary approach to teaching and research alongside colleagues in other schools and clinics based in four regional hospitals: the Queen?s Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and Derby City General Hospital. Career development A range of rewarding employment opportunities is open to graduates in this field. ? Experience in the area of integrated and translational physiology is required by an increasing number of research groups in both academia and the private sector. ? The health and exercise sector offers a variety of employment opportunities in rehabilitation, and health and fitness centres. ? The School attracts a number of capacity-building Medical Research Council (MRC) and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) PhD studentships each year. On successful completion of the programme, students are considered as serious candidates for these research opportunities. Assessment The course requires students to acc