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Degree Programme Table: Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) BSc (Hons) (UTBSCBSCPY1F)

Year 1, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: September

  • Notes:
    Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Personal Tutor.


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


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BILG08015 Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 Semester 2 20
    BILG08001 Origin and Diversity of Life 1 Semester 1 20




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


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 80 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG08008    Quantification in the Life Sciences 1   20  
    BILG08017    Biology, Ecology and Environment 1   20  
    BIME08004    Medical Biology 1   20  

     


    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 1
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    CHEM08022    Biological Chemistry 1A   20  
    CHEM07001    Introductory Chemistry for Biologists   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 2
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    CHEM08023    Biological Chemistry 1B   20  

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

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 80 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



    Year 2, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes:
    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 3 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BIME08007 Biomedical Sciences 2 Full Year 40
    BIME08011 Cells to Organisms 2 Semester 1 20
    BIME08012 Microorganisms, Infection and Immunity 2 Semester 2 20




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


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

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG08003    Genes and Gene Action 2   20  
    BILG08009    The Dynamic Cell 2   20  
    BILG08011    Animal Biology 2   20  
    BILG08016    The Green Planet 2   20  
    BILG08005    Evolution in Action 2   20  
    SCBI08003    Chemistry for Life Sciences 2   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

    Notes:

     
    OR   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     




    Year 3, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes:
    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  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BIME09008 Biomedical Sciences 3 Full Year 40
    BIME09004 Physiology 3 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, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BIME09005    Mechanisms of Brain Development 3   20  
    BIME09006    Reproductive Biology 3   20  
    BIME09003    Pharmacology 3   20  
    BIME09012    Neuroscience 3   20  
    BILG09015    Structures and Functions of Proteins 3   20  

    Notes:
    These courses are strongly recommended for this programme.

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from Level 9 courses in Schedules K and T, as available

    Notes:

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 9 and 10 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     




    Year 4, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes:
    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.

    40 credit points of Option courses must be taken in semester 1 and 10 credit points of Option courses taken in semester 2.


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


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PYBM10001 Physiology Project Semester 2 40
    PYBM10030 Physiology Core Full Year 20
    PYBM10033 Physiology Grant Proposal Course Semester 2 10
    PYBM10034 Physiology Synoptic Exam Full Year 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


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


    Select a minimum of 20 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BIME10027    Development and Disease   20  
    BIME10024    Endocrine Physiology and Pharmacology   20  
    BIME10022    Genetic and Environmental Influences on Behaviour and Mental Health   20  
    BIME10020    Hormones & Behaviour   20  
    BIME10032    Neurodegeneration, obesity and cancer: genetics and beyond   20  
    BIME10007    Receptors, signalling and regulation of cell responsiveness   20  
    BIME10016    Reproductive Systems   20  
    BIME10014    Sensory Physiology and Dysfunction   20  
    BIME10012    Synaptic Function and Plasticity in Health and Disease   20  

    Notes:
    These courses are strongly recommended for this programme.

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 10 and 11 courses in Schedules K and T, as available

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

     




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