Molecule to Malady
More commonly known as M2M, BIOM30002 is the core third year biomedicine subject taken in the first semester that focuses on six different human 'maladies' and how biomedical research functions to provide treatment for them.
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Molecule to Malady focuses on the molecular basis of diseases and how they contribute to the pathogenesis and presentation of these diseases, and subsequently how these diseases are currently treated, or could be treated. The subject follows five key modules/diseases – B cells and diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes, Pandemics (Malaria & HIV), and Cystic Fibrosis, all of which are presented by leading researchers or professionals in each area. As a whole, the subject is heavily immunology focused, but does combine multiple disciplines within biomedicine to ensure everyone has equal access to engaging with the content. The exam was also structured so that students could pick 3 of the 5 modules to answer questions on, along with a common, broader question every student had to answer. Time was more generous on this exam to allow you to flesh out answers further than usual, and to make sure you consider questions properly, rather than your usual ‘rush to the finish line’ type of exam.
The subject also had a group assignment poster, where a disease was to be broken down into 4 components and explored individually by students, with some collaboration to create a final cohesive poster, luckily this doesn’t need to be presented, just submitted as usual.
Overall, students can do very well in the subject and it is an interesting experience learning in depth about each disease, of which will almost certainly be useful in other subjects you may come across in the final year of your biomedicine degree.
"Molecule to Malady focuses on the molecular basis of diseases and how they contribute to the pathogenesis and presentation of these diseases, and subsequently how these diseases are currently treated, or could be treated.
The subject follows five key modules/diseases – B cells and diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes, Pandemics (Malaria & HIV), and Cystic Fibrosis, all of which are presented by leading researchers or professionals in each area. As a whole, the subject is heavily immunology focused, but does combine multiple disciplines within biomedicine to ensure everyone has equal access to engaging with the content.
The exam was also structured so that students could pick 3 of the 5 modules to answer questions on, along with a common, broader question every student had to answer. Time was more generous on this exam to allow you to flesh out answers further than usual, and to make sure you consider questions properly, rather than your usual ‘rush to the finish line’ type of exam.
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The subject also had a group assignment poster, where a disease was to be broken down into 4 components and explored individually by students, with some collaboration to create a final cohesive poster, luckily this doesn’t need to be presented, just submitted as usual.
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Overall, students can do very well in the subject and it is an interesting experience learning in depth about each disease, of which will almost certainly be useful in other subjects you may come across in the final year of your biomedicine degree."