Translational Neuroscience: Molecules to Medicine

About

This module will introduce you to the core principles of neuroscience and translation, including the core structural and functional principles of the brain. It will provide a deep-dive into neurological disease from molecular, cellular, and clinical perspectives and with clinically oriented sessions will be offered including cadaveric anatomy, neuroimaging, and patient-facing skill building. It will offer hands-on laboratory practical experience in molecular and cellular techniques, supported by focused workshops and seminars.

You will undertake a lecture series providing contemporary perspectives in translational neuroscience, which will be solidified through seminars investigating cutting edge research in the field. You will also gain hands-on laboratory experience, allowing application of learning in translational neuroscience to research practice, further supported by workshops to develop critical data analysis and evaluative skills. Further, clinically focused cadaveric anatomy classes, introduction to patient-facing skills, and imaging techniques will provide you with a valuable bench-to-bedside experience

An academic poster assessment and skills evaluation will provide the opportunity to combine theoretical and practical learning with independent research, while developing competencies crucial for the pre-medical student portfolio.

The module will be situated within Sussex Neuroscience, a centre for excellence in neuroscience, of over 50 independent research groups and collaborations with Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

Target group

This module is suited to 2nd year University level students. It is suitable for students from a variety of life sciences and medical studies backgrounds. It is particular suited to those looking for practical experience and exposure ahead of applications to medical school or health careers

Course aim

1. Demonstrate an understanding of core and contemporary neuroscience from a translational perspective, including application of practical and analytical laboratory skills to investigate neurological disease

2. Communicate complex scientific information effectively through multiple modalities

3. Demonstrate teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills as core pre-medical competencies through group work

4. Reflect on clinical exposure and neuroimaging experience to understand real-world diagnostic approaches and patient perspectives in neuroscienc

Fee info

The full cost of one 3-week Undergraduate Summer School session will be £2,645. Early applications will receive a 20% reduction on tuition fees, making the overall cost of one 3-week Undergraduate Summer School session £2320. If you wish to study for both sessions, we welcome you to do so. This is made up of Tuition fees of £1,625 per session including all teaching and assessment for one module of study. Where field trips or course excursions are required then the cost of this is included in the tuition fee, however travel costs may be required. A minimum of 150 study hours, with a minimum of 40 hours class/teaching contact hours. Modules formally approved for 15 Sussex credits, equivalent to 7.5 ECTS or 3 – 4 US credits. You will receive a transcript of studies upon successful completion of the module (including meeting all attendance and assessment requirements). The accommodation and student life programme fee of £1,020 per session includes your own bedroom in on-campus student village. These are a mixture of en-suite flats and standard flats with shared facilities. You will receive a bedding pack of duvet and duvet cover, sheet, towel, pillow, and pillowcase, as well as a kitchen pack containing everything you need for self-catering. The fee includes a programme of campus social events and activities throughout each session. Excursions and social programme trips will also be provided on Fridays.