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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Programme Catalogue 2014/15

RSBB-AFM15: Integrated PhD Postgenomic Biosciences (Evolutionary Biology Route)

Leading to the award of MASTER OF RESEARCH IN EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY and DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: 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 Evolutionary Biology as Year 1 of the Integrated PhD in Postgenomic Biosciences.

Academic Year: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
BB50143 Critical research analysis skills 12 Credits

Semester 1: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
BB20040 Concepts in evolution 6 Credits
BB40088 Bioinformatics 6 Credits
BB40128 The evolution of genetic systems 6 Credits
BB40134 Molecular phylogenetics 6 Credits
BB50210 Evolutionary quantitative genetics 6 Credits
ZZ40005 Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) 6 Credits

Semester 1: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
BB50142 Lab project 1 27 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
BB40117 Microbial evolution - from the laboratory to nature 6 Credits
BB40192 Evolution in deep time 6 Credits
BB40193 Sexual conflict 6 Credits
ZZ40006 Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) 6 Credits

Semester 2: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
BB50146 Lab project 2 27 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be 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.