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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Programme Catalogue 2021/2


RSBB-AFM49: Integrated PhD Molecular Biosciences (Biotechnology)

Leading to the award of:

  • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Mode of attendance: Full-time
Year 1

NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • TSBB-AFL49: PG Dip Molecular Biosciences (Biotechnology)
    • TSBB-AFC49: PG Cert Molecular Biosciences (Biotechnology)
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf].
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • NFAAR-PGT only covers the award of the MSc on this programme. Progression to PhD and the award of a PhD are not covered by NFAAR-PGT.
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Academic Year: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50240 Broadening horizons 10 credits       [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
BB50241 Research project 1A 15 credits       [equivalent to 30 CATS credits]
BB50246 Advances in molecular biotechnology 20 credits       [equivalent to 40 CATS credits]

Designated Essential Units Click here for further information: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50255 Medical biotechnology 15 credits       [equivalent to 30 CATS credits]
BB50256 Plant biotechnology 15 credits       [equivalent to 30 CATS credits]


Academic Year: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50243 Research project 2 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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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