The aim of this module is to give students a basic understanding of molecular and cytogenetic techniques and their applications in the field of clinical diagnosis e.g. for infertility or prenatal diagnosis and biological research. Throughout the course there will be both theoretical and practical elements to the course enabling them to have hands-on experience with molecular cytogenetic tools. Students will be examined on both theoretical and practical elements to assess hands-on skills and understanding of the techniques involved. They will be provided with a lab book in which they should take notes during each of the sessions, the quality of this will also be assessed.
Total Contact Hours: 30
Total Private Study Hours: 120
Total Study Hours: 150
* In-Course Test x 6 (10 minutes each) – 20%
* Reflective Log (1,000 words) – 20%
* Karyotyping Test (60 minutes) – 20%
* Presentation (15 minutes) – 20%
* Final Test (45 minutes) – 20%
Both the karyotyping test and the presentation are compulsory sub-elements and must be passed to complete the module
Griffin, D.K. and Harton, G.L., eds. (2020). Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Recent Advances in Reproductive Medicine. Boca Raton, London, New York: CRC Press.
Kuliev, A Rechitsky, S., and Simpson, J.L. (2020). Practical Preimplantation Genetic Testing. Cham: Springer.
1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of clinical and scientific aspects Molecular Cytogenetics and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) as outlined in the course content.
2. Demonstrate the ability to search, synthesise and evaluate the scientific and medical literature pertaining to PGT.
3. Demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate unfamiliar scenarios and apply the knowledge gained in unfamiliar situations.
4. Demonstrate confident practical skills like those practised in the world of PGT and molecular cytogenetics.
5. Demonstrate the ability to record their practical skills and findings and present them as a well organised laboratory notebook.
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