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Department of Life Sciences Programme Catalogue 2023/4


TSSL-AFM30: MSc Biotechnology (Healthcare Technologies)

Route: MSc Biotechnology (Healthcare Technologies)


Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES)


Mode of Attendance: Full-time

[Page last updated: 26 October 2023]


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
NFAAR-PGT - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/nfaar-pgt-and-appendices/
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
This course is exempt from an aspect of the Assessment Regulations. For further info refer to https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/nfaar-pgt-and-appendices/attachments/nfaar-pgt.pdf
DACS and exit awards:
TSBB-AFL30: PG Dip Biotechnology (Healthcare Technologies)
TSBB-AFC30: PG Cert Biotechnology (Healthcare Technologies)
Programme progression requirement:
50%
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

Academic Year: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL50167 Advances in molecular biotechnology (BB50246) 20 Credits
SL50170 Broadening horizons (BB50240) 10 Credits
SL50187 Research project 1A (BB50241) 15 Credits
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL50202 Biosensors 15 Credits
SL50204 Techniques for drug discovery 15 Credits
SL50205 Tissue engineering 15 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL50189 Research project 2 (BB50243) 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
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