MEDFL5220BTS – Molecular medicine (national course)
Course content
The course aims to give the student an overview of the topics within molecular medicine, with a particular emphasis on the applications of underpinning techniques and technologies to answer complex scientific questions.
Each of the five days of the course will cover a different topic within molecular medicine. The student will receive three lectures on the topic, given by experts in the field. Each lecture will be followed by a conversation with the speaker, during which the student will be expected to ask questions based on the talk and the pre-reading provided.
Each day will close with a 1-hour session where the Chair will explore the learning of the day and applications of the technologies/techniques to the student’s current work.
The themes covered during the course will align with both the Life Science Building and the NCMM priorities:
- Cancer
- Neurosciences
- Computational Biology
- Precision Medicine
- Immunology and targeted therapies
Over the duration of the course, the student will undertake a short presentation of their poster. The e-poster will have to be submitted prior to the start of the course and showcase their past, current or planned experimental work in the context of molecular medicine. The student will receive feedback on their poster and presentation from their peers and the Chair.
Learning outcome
The student will get a broad overview of molecular medicine topics, including insight into techniques that can be applied to answer research questions within each topic. The student will be equipped to understand how they may apply the techniques described and knowledge learned to their own research.
The broad nature of the course will allow the student to gain an appreciation for interdisciplinary working and the benefits of drawing on expertise and techniques beyond their immediate research field to draw robust and impactful scientific conclusions.
The students will be interacting with scientific experts and peers from different fields, thereby allowing them to foster their scientific network on several levels.
Admission to the course
The course is reserved for students at the Medical Student Research Programme at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, UiO.
Students sign up for?classes and exam to this course in StudentWeb
Applicants will upon registration receive an immediate reply in StudentWeb?as to whether a seat at this course is granted or not.
Teaching
Preparations:
Students will be provided with course materials and reading to complete in advance of the start of the course.
Students will be required to prepare and submit an e-poster before the start of the course, which they will present during the course.
In addition, the students are expected to prepare questions relevant to the reading undertaken. By doing so they will be able to actively contribute to each day of the course.
Teaching:
The course will be based on lectures and dynamic participation about the topics covered.
Each day will consist of three lectures, each followed by a conversation with the speaker to ensure meaningful comprehension of the topics covered.
Each day will end with a discussion between the students and the subject Chair, where the students will have the opportunity to discuss the day’s learnings with the Chair and clarify any outstanding questions they may have.
The students will give a 5-min presentation of their e-poster so they can receive comments and feedback from the other participants and the Chair.
Examination
The students have to attend a minimum of 80% of the sessions.?
The exam is an individual written home assignment.
The written assignment will consist of summaries of each lecture provided as part of the course to enable the students to demonstrate a sound understanding of what has been covered during the course. It is recommended that the students start completing the summaries during the course with the material is fresh in their mind. The students are required to summarize 80% of the lectures given during the course.
The assignment template will be provided in advance and will describe the headings that the students should use to complete the summaries.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about?the grading system.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- How to use AI as a student
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.