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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Programme Catalogue 2017/18

RSBB-AFM19: Integrated PhD Postgenomic Biosciences (Protein Structure & Function Route)

Leading to the award of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations)
  • This programme does not have a DAP
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 36; Dissertation/Project credits: 54

For students studying the MRes Protein Structure & Function as Year 1 of the Integrated PhD in Postgenomic Biosciences.

Academic Year: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50143 Critical research analysis skills 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB20020 Protein structure 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB40083 Enzymes in biotechnology & medicine 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB40188 Protein synthesis, folding and turnover 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50142 Lab project 1 27 credits       [equivalent to 54 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB20018 Enzymology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB40048 Enzymes: mechanisms, evolution and control in integrated biological systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB40109 Structural biology in biotechnology & medicine 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB50204 Clinical and translational medicine 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50146 Lab project 2 27 credits       [equivalent to 54 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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