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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Programme Catalogue 2010/11


TSBB-AFM07: MSc Developmental Biology

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Mode of attendance: Full-time


Year 1

Academic Year

Compulsory Units
BB50197 Critical review of literature 6 Credits
BB50198 Research training & support skills 12 Credits

Semester 1

Compulsory Units
BB20149 Molecular genetics of vertebrate development 6 Credits
BB40170 Vertebrate developmental biology 6 Credits
BB40184 Cell biology of metastasis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
BB40102 Molecular mechanisms of disease 6 Credits
BB40124 Human developmental disorders 6 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
BB40118 Current topics in gene regulation and cell differentiation 6 Credits
BB40190 Advanced developmental genetics 6 Credits
BB40196 Systems and developmental neurobiology 6 Credits

Dissertation Period

Compulsory Units
BB50199 Research project 30 Credits