Objectives of general skills

• In the field of biological sciences and particularly in the field of the biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in biological sciences.
• Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in biochemistry and in molecular and cell biology.
• Apply, mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired in order to help lead and complete a project.
• Contributing to a project by mastering its complexity and taking into account the objectives, allocated resources and constraints that characterise it.

UE's Learning outcomes

The course describes the critical role of nuclear receptors in cell signaling. It helps to understand the mechanism of steroid hormone actions and their related compounds. It also examines the breast cancer hormone therapy.

UE Content

The course describes the basics of cell communication and signaling; the discovery, structure and properties of the nuclear receptors; the interactions between nuclear receptors and other signaling pathways; the role of estrogen receptors in breast cancer and as therapeutic targets, as well as new nuclear receptor inhibition strategies.

Prior experience

Basics in cell and molecular biology.

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• Written examination

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments

Not applicable