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Department of Biology & Biochemistry Programme Catalogue 2016/17


UXXX-AKB11: BSc(Hons) Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required.

  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB10213 Practical research and academic skills 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL10182 Human physiology 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB10003 Biochemistry 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB10006 Cell & molecular biology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL10034 Functional anatomy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB10005 Cell biology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB10121 Biochemistry 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB10214 Human molecular genetics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 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 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Students must select optional units totalling 24 credits from the options available in Year 2 of this programme.

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20185 Exercise physiology 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB20023 DNA (making, breaking & disease) 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB20024 The dynamic cell 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB20223 Pathology 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA20317 Introduction to receptor biology 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 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
BB20219 Genomics 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB20221 Human physiology in health and disease 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA20023 Pharmacology of the central nervous system 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB20027 Infection and immunity II: immunology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB20222 Molecular medicine 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB20224 Medical microbiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB20018 Enzymology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB20028 Molecular and cellular neuroscience 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB20160 The dynamic cell 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB20220 Genomics 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA20016 Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 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 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes % towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB20075 Professional training placement 60 credits       [equivalent to 120 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 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

This is a new programme. Year 4 not available in 2016/17

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 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.