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Degree Programme Table: BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Pharmacology) (UTBSPCY)


Year 1, Academic year 2009/10, Starting month: September

  • Notes:
    Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your
    Director of Studies.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 0 compulsory course(s).


    Code  EUCLID code  Course Name  Period  Credits 




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 4 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 120 credits from these collections:  


    Select a minimum of 40 credits and maximum of 80 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from Schools of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences- Multiple UG Courses- Level 8' (ROU_K/T_BIOMED1_8) , as available.
    Code   EUCLID code   Course Name   Credits
    BI0015    (BILG08007)    Environmental and Community Biology 1   20  
    U01351    (BIME08004)    Medical Biology 1   20  
    U03797    (BILG08015)    Molecules, Genes and Cells 1   20  
    BI0001    (BILG08001)    Origin and Diversity of Life 1   20  
    BI0022    (BILG08008)    Quantification in the Life Sciences 1   20  

     
    AND   

    Select exactly 20 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School(s) L - Medical Sciences (BSc) - Level(s) 7-8' (ROU_L_UTMESCI1_7-8) , during Semester 1
    Code   EUCLID code   Course Name   Credits
    U04750    (CHEM08022)    Biological Chemistry 1A   20  
    U04749    (CHEM07001)    Introductory Chemistry for Biologists   20  

    Notes:
    Exceptionally, with the permission of the Director of Studies, the courses Introductory Chemistry for Biologists and Biological Chemistry 1A a may be replaced by any other course at level 7/8 chosen from Schedules A-Q/T.
     
    AND   

    Select exactly 20 credits from the following course level 08 , during Semester 2
    U04751     (CHEM08023)     Biological Chemistry 1B     (20 credits)

    Notes:
    Exceptionally, with the permission of the Director of Studies, this course may be replaced by any other course at level 7/8 chosen from Schedules A-Q/T.
     

    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule A to Q, T and W level 7 or 8' (SCH_A-Q/T/W_7/8) , as available.

     

    Year 2, Academic year 2009/10, Starting month: September

  • Notes:
    A booklet giving details, as well as restrictions and recommendation on choices of courses, will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 3 compulsory course(s).


    Code  EUCLID code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BI0009 (BILG08003) Genes and Gene Action 2 Semester 2 20
    BI0021 (BIME08001) Neuroscience with Pharmacology 2 Semester 2 20
    U03681 (BIME08005) Physiology 2 Semester 1 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 3 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 60 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School(s) T - Biological Sciences (Pharmacology) (BSc) - Level(s) 8' (ROU_T_UTBSPCY1_8) , as available.
    Code   EUCLID code   Course Name   Credits
    BI0010    (BILG08004)    Microorganisms, Cells and Immunity 2   20  
    BI0012    (BILG08005)    Evolution in Action 2   20  
    BI0013    (BILG08006)    Biometrics 2   20  
    BI0023    (BILG08009)    The Dynamic Cell 2   20  
    IC0002    (BILG08010)    Plants, Fungi and Symbiosis 2   20  
    IP0001    (BILG08011)    Animal Biology 2   20  
    U00962    (SCBI08003)    Chemistry for Life Sciences 2   20  

    Notes:
    The courses The Dynamic Cell 2 and Biometrics 2 are recommended for this programme.
     
    AND   


    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule A to Q, T and W level 7 or 8' (SCH_A-Q/T/W_7/8) , as available.

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule A to Q, T and W level 8' (SCH_A-Q/T/W_8) , as available.

     


    Year 3, Academic year 2009/10, Starting month: September

  • Notes:
    Progression to the final year of the programme requires a mark of 50% or above in Pharmacology 3 or permission of the Head of School.

    A booklet giving details, as well as restrictions and recommendations on choices of courses, will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 2 compulsory course(s).


    Code  EUCLID code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    U01197 (BIME09003) Pharmacology 3 Semester 1 20
    U01188 (BIME09001) Practical Skills in the Biomedical Sciences 3 Semester 2 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 3 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 80 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 80 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School(s) T - Biological Sciences (Pharmacology) (BSc) - Level(s) 9' (ROU_T_UTBSPCY1_9) , as available.
    Code   EUCLID code   Course Name   Credits
    U01212    (BIME09004)    Physiology 3   20  
    U03796    (MSBM09001)    Clinical Biochemistry and Endocrinology 3   20  
    U00554    (BILG09001)    Molecular Cell Biology 3   20  
    U01224    (BILG09015)    Structures and Functions of Proteins 3   20  
    U00669    (BILG09005)    Genomes and Genomics 3   20  
    U00717    (MBBM09001)    Reproductive Biology 3   20  
    U00760    (BILG09012)    Brain and Behaviour 3   20  

    Notes:
    All of these courses are recommended for this programme.
     


    AND   

    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 80 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 80 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule K or T level 9' (SCH_K/T_9) , as available.

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School Collection schedule A to Q and T and W 9 or 10' (SCH_A-Q/T/W_9/10) , as available.

     


    Year 4, Academic year 2009/10, Starting month: September

  • Notes:
    A booklet giving details of, as well as restrictions on, course options will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.

    For students taking a laboratory based project select Option courses following "Overarching rule collection group A" 40 credit points of Option courses must be taken in semester 1.

    For students taking a library based project select Option courses following "Overarching rule collection group B" 40 credit points of Option courses must be taken in semester 1 and 20 credit points of Option courses must be taken in semester 2.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 5 compulsory course(s).


    Code  EUCLID code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    U01051 (PHBM10018) Pharmacology Project Semester 2 40
    U01038 (PHBM10005) Nature of Receptors Core Semester 1 10
    U01050 (PHBM10017) Pharmacology Synoptic Examination Semester 2 10
    U01048 (PHBM10015) Pharmacology Research Project Preparation Semester 2 10
    Notes: Only available for students taking a laboratory based project.
    U02687 (PHBM10025) Pharmacology Research Project Performance Semester 2 10
    Notes: Only available for students taking a laboratory based project.




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 6 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  

    Select exactly credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School(s) T - Biological Sciences (Pharmacology) (BSc) - Level(s) 10' (ROU_T_UTBSPCY1_10) , as available.
    Code   EUCLID code   Course Name   Credits
    U02686    (PHBM10024)    Applied Molecular Biology   10  
    U04310    (MSBM10004)    Cancer Biology: From Bench to Bedside   10  
    U04209    (PHBM10029)    Cardiovascular Pharmacology A   10  
    U04210    (PHBM10030)    Cardiovascular Pharmacology B   10  
    U03718    (PYBM10024)    Cell biology of G protein-coupled receptors   10  
    U01039    (PHBM10006)    Endocrine Pharmacology A   10  
    U01040    (PHBM10007)    Endocrine Pharmacology B   10  
    U01046    (PHBM10013)    Neurotransmitter Mechanisms A   10  
    U01047    (PHBM10014)    Neurotransmitter Mechanisms B   10  
    U00979    (MBBM10002)    Pain and its Management   10  
    U03800    (PHBM10027)    Pharmacology of Inflammation and Inflammatory Disease   10  
    U01045    (PHBM10012)    CNS Diseases   10  
    U02582    (PHBM10023)    Pharmacology of New Mediators   10  
    U04841    (MIBM10047)    How bacteria manipulate host cell functions to cause disease.   10  
    U04839    (MSBM10015)    Science Communication   10  
    U04840    (PYBM10029)    Mechanisms of Forebrain Development   10  

    Notes:
    These courses are strongly recommended for this programme.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule K OR T level 10 OR 11' (SCH_K/T_10/11) , as available.

    Notes:
    Courses in List 2 of Honours Guide are recommended.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule A to Q and T level 10 or 11' (SCH_A-Q/T_10/11) , as available.

     


    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select exactly 60 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School(s) T - Biological Sciences (Pharmacology) (BSc) - Level(s) 10' (ROU_T_UTBSPCY1_10) , as available.
    Code   EUCLID code   Course Name   Credits
    U02686    (PHBM10024)    Applied Molecular Biology   10  
    U04310    (MSBM10004)    Cancer Biology: From Bench to Bedside   10  
    U04209    (PHBM10029)    Cardiovascular Pharmacology A   10  
    U04210    (PHBM10030)    Cardiovascular Pharmacology B   10  
    U03718    (PYBM10024)    Cell biology of G protein-coupled receptors   10  
    U01039    (PHBM10006)    Endocrine Pharmacology A   10  
    U01040    (PHBM10007)    Endocrine Pharmacology B   10  
    U01046    (PHBM10013)    Neurotransmitter Mechanisms A   10  
    U01047    (PHBM10014)    Neurotransmitter Mechanisms B   10  
    U00979    (MBBM10002)    Pain and its Management   10  
    U03800    (PHBM10027)    Pharmacology of Inflammation and Inflammatory Disease   10  
    U01045    (PHBM10012)    CNS Diseases   10  
    U02582    (PHBM10023)    Pharmacology of New Mediators   10  
    U04841    (MIBM10047)    How bacteria manipulate host cell functions to cause disease.   10  
    U04839    (MSBM10015)    Science Communication   10  
    U04840    (PYBM10029)    Mechanisms of Forebrain Development   10  

    Notes:
    These courses are strongly recommended for this programme.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule K OR T level 10 OR 11' (SCH_K/T_10/11) , as available.

    Notes:
    Courses in List 2 of Honours Guide are recommended.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule A to Q and T level 10 or 11' (SCH_A-Q/T_10/11) , as available.

     

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