- Academic Registry
Course & Unit Catalogues


SL30085: Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Life Sciences
Credits: 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CW 20%, EX 80%
Assessment Detail:
  • News & Views (CW 20%)
  • Examination (EX 80%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you are advised to ( take BB20024 AND take BB20160 ) OR ( take SL20041 AND take SL20042 )
Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to:
* Describe the fundamental processes controlling the maintenance of the pluripotent state
* Gain knowledge relating to human embryonic stem cells, research areas and ethics
* Explain how induced pluripotent stem cells are generated
* Explain the properties of adult stem cells and the pathways controlling their differentiation
* Gain insight into the molecular and cellular processes underlying reprogramming.


Aims: The unit aims to provide a knowledge base about the fundamental aspects of adult and embryonic stem cell biology and cellular reprogramming.

Skills: Knowledge and understanding T/F/A, Intellectual skills F/A, Problem solving T/F, Study skills, handling information T/F, Written communication T/F/A, Working independently and in groups T/F.

Content: Fundamental aspects of adult and embryonic stem cell biology and cellular reprogramming; Maintenance of self-renewal and control of differentiation; How stem cells and their progeny can be used in basic research, the development of cellular therapies and drug discovery (with examples).

Course availability:

SL30085 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Life Sciences
  • USSL-AFB03 : BSc(Hons) Biomedical Sciences (Year 3)
  • USSL-AKB03 : BSc(Hons) Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement (Year 4)
  • USSL-AFM03 : MBioMed(Hons) Biomedical Sciences (Year 3)
  • USSL-AKM03 : MBioMed(Hons) Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement (Year 4)

Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2024/25.
  • Courses and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.