This module introduces the basic principles and the process of materials selection in application- and market-driven scenarios. Structure-property relationship...

Materials Design, Selection and Discovery (NSCI0012)

This module introduces the basic principles and the process of materials selection in application- and market-driven scenarios. Structure-property relationship of engineering materials and its implication on materials selection will be discussed. It also highlights the forces of change (e.g. emerging energy and environment constraints) in materials selection and product design, and how novel materials and related technologies offer opportunities in developing innovative solutions to meet the global demand.

phenotype|phenome|Human Phenotype Ontology Browser|HPO terms

This module will be focused on the systematic study of phenotypes on a genome-wide scale, thus linking genetic variation to public health concerns.

Phenomics...

Phenomics:  research and clinical practice (MEDC0126)

This module will be focused on the systematic study of phenotypes on a genome-wide scale, thus linking genetic variation to public health concerns.

Phenomics is critically important to provide traction for biomedical advances in the post-genomic era. This is why, we add to the knowledge accumulated during the previous modules (Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics) by introducing up-to-date phenotype description and classification, adapted to the large-scale sequencing projects and processing of ‘Big Data’. Students will learn how to use and develop the Human Phenotype Ontology terms in clinical and research applications.

This module explores the theory, research and practice of nutritional epidemiology and public health nutrition across the developed and developing world. It is...

Public Health Nutrition and Epidemiology (MEDC0100)

This module explores the theory, research and practice of nutritional epidemiology and public health nutrition across the developed and developing world. It is a core module for level 6. Topics addressed will include learning about the epidemiologic methods as related to public health nutrition, and about planning result-oriented public health nutrition programs, including but not restricted to:

Principles of epidemiology and evidence-based medicine

Public Health Nutrition Cycle

Food and Nutrition Policy

Dual burden of malnutrition

Agriculture, food and nutrition security - Sustainable food systems - Food waste

Health Inequalities and Food

The obesity epidemic across generations

Prevention and control programmes / management of: protein energy malnutrition, vitamin A deficiency, iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) control programmes, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in young children

Public health issues of over nutrition – The obesogenic environment

Micronutrient malnutrition; Food fortification: opportunities and challenges