Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Programme Catalogue 2012/13 |
TSBB-AFM07: MSc Developmental Biology |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Year 1 |
NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
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Academic Year: Taught Units |
Compulsory Units |
BB50197 | Critical review of literature | 6 Credits |
BB50198 | Research training & support skills | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Taught Units |
Compulsory Units |
BB20149 | Molecular genetics of vertebrate development | 6 Credits |
BB40184 | Cell biology of metastasis | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 Unit(s) from the following list: |
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BB40102 | Molecular mechanisms of disease | 6 Credits |
BB40124 | Human developmental disorders | 6 Credits |
BB40125 | Plant reproductive biology | 6 Credits |
BB50210 | Evolutionary quantitative genetics | 6 Credits |
ZZ40005 | Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Taught Units |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 Unit(s) from the following list: |
BB40084 | Cellular biochemistry | 6 Credits |
BB40118 | Current topics in gene regulation and cell differentiation | 6 Credits |
BB40190 | Advanced developmental genetics | 6 Credits |
BB40196 | Systems and developmental neurobiology | 6 Credits |
BB50204 | Clinical and translational medicine | 6 Credits |
BB50211 | Selected topics in evolutionary genomics and functional innovation | 6 Credits |
ZZ40006 | Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
Compulsory Units |
BB50199 | Research project | 30 Credits |