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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Programme Catalogue 2010/11


RSBB-AFM08: Integrated PhD Postgenomic Biosciences

Leading to the award of Doctor of Philosophy

Mode of attendance: Full-time


Year 1
For students studying the MRes Regenerative Medicine as Year 1 of the Integrated PhD in Postgenomic Biosciences.

Academic Year

Compulsory Units
BB50143 Critical research analysis skills 12 Credits

Semester 1

Compulsory Units
BB50142 Lab project 1 27 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
BB20149 Molecular genetics of vertebrate development 6 Credits
BB40081 Biochemical ethics 6 Credits
BB40102 Molecular mechanisms of disease 6 Credits
BB40124 Human developmental disorders 6 Credits
BB40170 Vertebrate developmental biology 6 Credits
ZZ40005 Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) 6 Credits
CE40130 Biomedical engineering 6 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
BB50146 Lab project 2 27 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
BB30067 Advanced developmental genetics 6 Credits
BB40118 Current topics in gene regulation and cell differentiation 6 Credits
ZZ40006 Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) 6 Credits
PA40162 Drug targets in the immune system 6 Credits
PA40163 Trends in molecular signalling 6 Credits
PA40234 Communicative skills in pharmacology 6 Credits
PA40252 Stem cell biology 6 Credits