Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Programme Catalogue 2011/12 |
TSBB-AFM11: MSc Molecular Plant Sciences |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN MOLECULAR PLANT
SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:- This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP): PG Diploma
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: 50%
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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Academic Year: Taught Units |
| BB50197 | Critical review of literature | 6 Credits |
| BB50198 | Research training & support skills | 12 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select between 3 and 4 Unit(s) from the following list: |
- You must take 7 optional units (42 credits) over Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- You may take no more than 2 units at level 2 (i.e. coded BB2*) over the year.
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| BB20030 | Plant physiology & biochemistry | 6 Credits |
| BB20032 | Plant symbiosis & pathology | 6 Credits |
| BB40125 | Plant reproductive biology | 6 Credits |
| BB40187 | Topics in environmental virology | 6 Credits |
| BB40191 | Sensory and signalling networks in plants | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select between 3 and 4 Unit(s) from the following list: |
- You must take 7 optional units (42 credits) over Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- You may take no more than 2 units at level 2 (i.e. coded BB2*) over the year.
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| BB20031 | Plant biotechnology | 6 Credits |
| BB40133 | Plant responses to abiotic stress | 6 Credits |
| BB40140 | Plant biotechnology & the environment | 6 Credits |
| BB40194 | Plant-microorganism interactions | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
| Students on this programme must carry out a research project in molecular plant sciences. |
| BB50199 | Research project | 30 Credits |
