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Department of Biology & Biochemistry Programme Catalogue 2022/23


TSBB-AFM50: MSc Molecular Biosciences (Medical Biosciences)

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-AFL50: PG Dip Molecular Biosciences (Medical Biosciences)
TSBB-AFC50: PG Cert Molecular Biosciences (Medical Biosciences)
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


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
BB50245 Advances in molecular medicine 20 Credits
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50248 Cancer genetics and therapy 15 Credits
BB50249 Molecular neuroscience and neurodegeneration 15 Credits
BB50250 Developmental genetics and disorders 15 Credits
XX50234 Immunology and immunotherapy 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.
  • 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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