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Department of Biology & Biochemistry Programme Catalogue 2022/23


RSBB-AFM51: Integrated PhD Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology)

Leading to the award of:


Mode of Attendance: Full-time

[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
NFAAR-PG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
Yes - see NFAAR documentation for further details
DAPS and exit awards:
TSBB-AFL51: PG Dip Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology)
TSBB-AFC51: PG Cert Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology)
TSBB-AFM51: MSc Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology)
Programme progression requirement:
50
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

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


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Year 1

Academic Year: Project/Dissertation Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50243 Research project 2 30 Credits

Academic Year: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50240 Broadening horizons 10 Credits
BB50241 Research project 1A 15 Credits
BB50244 Advances in molecular microbiology 20 Credits
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50252 Infectious diseases 15 Credits
BB50254 Plant infection and immunity 15 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.
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