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Degree Programme Table: Drug Discovery and Protein Biotechnology (Online Distance Learning) (Part-time) (MSc) - 3 years (PTMSCDDIPB2P)

Year 1, Academic year 2013/14, Starting month: September

  • Notes: *DDPB (ODL) - P/T Intermittent Study 2-6 Years*

    This DPT relates to students applying for the full MSc in Drug Discovery & Protein Biotechnology, regardless of whether they plan to complete it over 2 years, or the full 6.

    Students may undertake the programme by Intermittent Study (flexible progression route), accruing credit within a maximum time limit of six years for MSc, 4 years for Diploma and 2 years for a Certificate. Each year students will be enrolled on a set of courses ranging from 0 credits (i.e. they take a year out) to a maximum of 60 credits.

    A Certificate will be awarded for successful completion of 60 credits within 1-2 years.

    A Diploma will be awarded for successful completion of 120 credits within 2-4 years.

    An MSc will be awarded for successful completion of 180 credits within 2-6 years.


    The Programme Handbook will contain full details indicating restrictions on choice of courses and will be available for students entering the programme to facilitate advance planning.



  • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 4 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PGBI11074 Professional Skills in Drug Discovery Semester 1 10
    PGBI11072 Introduction to Modelling Biological Systems Semester 2 10
    PGBI11071 Measuring Drug Binding Semester 1 10
    PGBI11070 Structure Determination of Drug Targets Semester 2 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 1 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PGBI11073    Introduction to Biological Kinetics   10  
    PGBI11069    Computing Skills for Drug Discovery   10  
    PGBI11068    Chemistry for Drug Discovery   10  
    PGBI11067    Druggable Systems   10  

     


    Year 2, Academic year 2013/14, Starting month: September

  • Notes: *DDPB (ODL) - P/T Intermittent Study 2-6 Years*

    In order to progress onto the Diploma stage, students must have successfully completed 60 credits worth of courses within the required timescale. See the programme handbook for full details relating to programme structure and restrictions.


  • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 6 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PGBI11080 Modelling Metabolic Pathways Semester 1 10
    PGBI11079 In Silico Drug Discovery Semester 1 10
    PGBI11078 Molecular Modelling Semester 2 10
    PGBI11077 High Throughput Drug Discovery Semester 2 10
    PGBI11076 Commercial Aspects of Drug Discovery Semester 2 10
    PGBI11091 Biologics and Protein Design Semester 1 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 0 set(s) of course options with the following rules.




    Year 3, Academic year 2013/14, Starting month: September

  • Notes: *DDPB (ODL) - P/T Intermittent Study 2-6 Years*

    In order to progress onto the MSc (Dissertation) stage, students must have successfully completed 120 credits worth of courses within the required timescale.
    See the programme handbook for full details relating to programme structure and restrictions.




  • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 1 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PGBI11093 Research Project for Drug Discovery & Protein Biotechnology Full Year 60




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 0 set(s) of course options with the following rules.




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