Department of Biology & Biochemistry Programme Catalogue 2018/9 |
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 |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme:
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
|
Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB10213 | Practical research and academic skills | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
HL10182 | Human physiology | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB10003 | Biochemistry 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB10006 | Cell & molecular biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
HL10034 | Functional anatomy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB10005 | Cell biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB10121 | Biochemistry 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB10214 | Human molecular genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - 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](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB20023 | DNA (making, breaking & disease) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20024 | The dynamic cell 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20223 | Pathology | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PA20317 | Introduction to receptor biology | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20219 | Genomics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20221 | Human physiology in health and disease | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PA20023 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB20027 | Infection and immunity II: immunology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20222 | Molecular medicine | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20224 | Medical microbiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20028 | Molecular and cellular neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20160 | The dynamic cell 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20220 | Genomics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PA20016 | Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
|
Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB20075 | Professional training placement | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B)
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) . - Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
|
- Students in this programme year must select either BB30227 or BB30042 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, or year-long unit HL30502.
- Students must select units totalling 60 credits.
- A maximum of 36 Credits may be taken in any semester.
- Students may select no more than 12 credits from Group B across both semesters.
|
Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
- Students must select either this unit or BB30042 or BB30227 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
- Students who select HL30502 must also take HL30044 and HL30054 in Semester 1, and HL30188 in Semester 2
|
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
HL30502 | Research project (Biomedical Sciences) | 24 credits [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Students must select either BB30042 or BB30227 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, or year-long unit HL30502. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB30042 | Final year project A | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30227 | Biomedical sciences dissertation | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB30044 | Molecular & medical neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30045 | Cell membranes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30063 | Vaccines and other health interventions | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30162 | Protein synthesis, folding and turnover | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB40078 | Entrepreneurial biotechnology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
HL30044 | Physiology of exercise and health | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
HL30054 | Nutrition & metabolism | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: |
Group B: Students may take no more than 12 credits from Group B across both semesters. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB30123 | Biological ethics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30229 | Genetic basis of inherited diseases | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30231 | Human genomics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB40083 | Enzymes in biotechnology & medicine | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB40102 | Molecular mechanisms of disease | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB40124 | Human developmental disorders | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB40184 | Cell biology of metastasis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Students must select either BB30042 or BB30227 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, or year-long unit HL30502. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB30042 | Final year project A | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30227 | Biomedical sciences dissertation | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB30067 | Advanced developmental genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30161 | Systems and developmental neurobiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30169 | Concepts in systems biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB30232 | Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB40139 | Pathogenesis and immune evasion by microbes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
HL30188 | Environmental & occupational physiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PA30148 | Central nervous system pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PA30150 | Cardiovascular pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PA30157 | The molecular biology and treatment of cancer | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PA30169 | Trends in molecular signalling | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: |
Group B: Students may take no more than 12 credits from Group B across both semesters. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB30230 | Cancer therapeutics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB40085 | Medical biochemistry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB40086 | Molecular immunology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB40164 | Modern methods of researching neurodegeneration | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
|