Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies
Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies
Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies
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FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES<br />
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY<br />
Genetic predisposition to chronic diseases<br />
Genetics <strong>of</strong> athletic performance<br />
Molecular Microbiology<br />
Molecular Plant Pathology<br />
Molecular Plant Breeding<br />
Plant-Microbe Interactions<br />
PHARMACOLOGY<br />
Choline supplementation on brain development<br />
Pharmacological investigation <strong>of</strong> plant-derived<br />
products.<br />
Experimental diabetes mellitus<br />
Kindled convulsions<br />
Regulation <strong>of</strong> tracheobronchial smooth tone.<br />
Toxicology<br />
Nitric oxide as a modulator <strong>of</strong> smooth muscle contractility.<br />
Effects <strong>of</strong> alcohol on cardiac functions<br />
Drug receptors and ion channels<br />
PHYSIOLOGY<br />
Gastrointestinal physiology<br />
Endocrinology, Reproduction, Thyroid, Pancreatic<br />
physiology<br />
Cardiovascular Physiology<br />
Exercise and stress Physiology<br />
Electrophysiology and behavioural neuroscience<br />
Electrophysiological evaluation <strong>of</strong> brain function<br />
Physiological assays <strong>of</strong> bioactive natural products<br />
Haemorheological and haemodynamic changes in<br />
chronic diseases, e.g. Diabetes mellitus, Hyperten-<br />
sion, Sickle cell disease, Systemic Lupus Ery<strong>the</strong>matosus<br />
(SLE) and Pre-eclampsia<br />
MPhil, PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology<br />
Programme Objectives<br />
To train competent and problem-solving researchers<br />
for industry, biomedical sciences and academia.<br />
Entry Requirements<br />
BSc Degree with at least an Upper Second Class<br />
Honours or equivalent from a recognized university.<br />
Areas <strong>of</strong> Research<br />
Biochemistry: Human, Plant<br />
Human Molecular Biology<br />
Molecular Plant Pathology<br />
Molecular Entomology<br />
Industrial and Environmental Microbiology<br />
Molecular Microbiology<br />
Molecular Genetics<br />
Post Harvest Biochemistry<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> Natural Products in <strong>the</strong> treatment <strong>of</strong><br />
Diabetes<br />
Yam: Biochemistry and Biotechnology<br />
Seminars<br />
At least 1 Departmental seminar/year<br />
Duration <strong>of</strong> programme<br />
3 - 5 years part time/2 - 3 years full time for MPhil<br />
Degrees.<br />
5 - 7 years part time/3 - 5 years full time for PhD<br />
Degrees.Course (core)<br />
GRADUATE STUDENTS INFORMATION GUIDE 2011/2012 6
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