Course summary

This course aims to provide you with the skills to advance your specialist knowledge of respiratory medicine, focusing on up-to-date research and developments in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. The course is suitable for healthcare professionals, researchers and intercalating medical students who want to advance their career. During the course you will acquire knowledge for a bench to bedside approach (Translational Medicine), applying cutting edge and innovative discoveries established in laboratory and clinical trials into modern day practice to improve respiratory patient outcomes and personalised care. You will be enabled to advance your knowledge and skills in respiratory medicine and foster a comprehensive understanding of pathophysiology, prognostic, diagnostic and contemporary treatments and how innovations in biomedical research can lead to real-world medical advancement in clinical practice. We have a vibrant postgraduate community that thrives on diversity and a specialist support system with many students learning new skills and making excellent academic progress. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for individuals who are passionate about improving patient outcomes through the integration of scientific discoveries and clinical advancements and is relevant to:

• healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of their specialism and translational medicine, and apply cutting-edge research to clinical practice

• biomedical and life sciences graduates aiming to advance their knowledge and skills in innovative therapeutic solutions

• research scientists interested in bridging the gap between laboratory research and patient care, with a focus on real-world clinical applications.

• aspiring leaders in healthcare innovation who want to gain expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration, regulatory frameworks and the ethical aspects of therapeutic development.