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Programme code | 7BIOC002T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Steven Burston
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Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
School/department | School of Biochemistry |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This programme aims to:
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of knowledge through lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and directed reading with a strong emphasis on primary materials. Independent learning is achieved through literary and practical research projects. |
Methods of Assessment | |
The knowledge base is tested through unseen MCQ examinations, short note questions and essay papers. Literary and practical research projects are separately assessed and contribute to the final mark. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Intellectual skills are developed through lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and directed reading with a strong emphasis on primary materials. Independent learning is achieved through written literary and practical research projects. |
Methods of Assessment | |
The knowledge base is tested through unseen MCQ examinations, short note questions and essay papers. Literary and practical research projects are separately assessed and contribute to the final mark. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Team working is developed in practical classes and research projects. Written communication is developed through assessed coursework and research projects. Computer skills are taught in small groups and are integral to laboratory work and projects. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Assessment is through laboratory write-ups and research projects. These provide evidence of written communication and computer skills. |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
The students will acquire the ability to synthesise information from a variety of sources including scientific papers, textbooks, and lectures. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
The students will acquire the ability to synthesise information from a variety of sources including scientific papers, textbooks, and lectures. They will aslo demonstrate competence in a wide range of practical techniques. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
In addition to the skills demonstrated at Diploma level the students will acquire the ability to: • plan a piece of research, using relevant literature and developing a methodology, • conduct research in practice, • conduct competent intellectual argument regarding their research, • show and/or appreciate originality in the application of knowledge, • write-up and present their research in written form. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
The programme is offered by the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and may act as a stepping-stone for students to pursue further research studies.
Dr. Steven Burston, School of Biochemistry.
Tel: 0117 3312137,
Fax: 0117 3312168
E-mail: S.G.Burston@bristol.ac.uk
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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MSc Core Skills | BIOCM0001 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
MSc Literary Project | BIOCM0002 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
MSc Project Proposal | BIOCM0006 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Dissertation | BIOCM0005 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Biophysics and Molecular Life Sciences I | BIOCM0008 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Biophysics and Molecular Life Sciences II | BIOCM0009 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Select from one from the following: | ||||
The Dynamic Cell | BIOCM0007 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Cancer Biology | PANMM0014 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Neuroscience | PHPHM0006 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Pharmacology | PHPHM0007 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Cardiovascular Research | PHPHM0005 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Infection, Immunology and Immunity | PANMM0015 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
MSc in Biophysics and Molecular Life Sciences | 180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Students may exit with a Certificate if they have acquired 60 Credit Points.
Students may exit with a Diploma if they have acquired 120 Credit Points.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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