This course examines how normal cellular processes are affected by disease. You gain an understanding of the core foundations of molecular medicine, studying the topics most relevant to the real world, and how this science may be used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. You learn about and appraise the approaches that can be used to address global health problems, including cancer as well as genetic and infectious diseases. The foundations that support investigations of molecular disease mechanisms and the search for new diagnostic tools and treatments will be laid, as you explore topics including: -Gene and protein technology. -Synthetic biology -Bioinformatics -Genomics

International Students Requirements: English language test results A degree with an overall 2.2 or equivalent in a relevant subject such as : Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Pharmacology, Medicine, Chemistry. (more information about degree you can find on the website) The University accepts a wide range of qualifications from international applicants. To see all necessary requirements you should follow this link and choose your country: https://www.essex.ac.uk/international/country-specific-information