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Degree Programme Specification BSC HONOURS IN ANATOMY AND DEVELOPMENT |
BSC HONOURS IN ANATOMY AND DEVELOPMENT |
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Awarding institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
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Teaching institution: | Edinburgh Medical School: Biomedical Sciences |
Programme accredited by: | n/a |
Final award: | BSc Hons Anatomy and Development, BMedSci Hons Anatomy and Development, BSc Hons VetSci Anatomy and Development |
Programme title: | Anatomy and Development |
UCAS code: | C183 |
Relevant QAA subject benchmarking group(s): | Biomedical Sciences |
Postholder with overall responsibility for QA: | Peter Flatman |
Date of production/revision: | Feb 2017 |
Further Information: | View the prospectus entry for this programme |
Programme structure and features |
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Entry requirements https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements Courses Year 1 (a) Year 1 has the following compulsory courses:
**Exceptionally, in discussion with your Personal Tutor, Biological Chemistry 1A OR Biological Chemistry 1B may be replaced by any other courses from Schedules A-Q/T and W. AND Select exactly 20 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available Year 2 (b) Year 2 has the following compulsory courses:
Optional courses in Year 2: 1. Select exactly 20 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, during Semester 1 2. Select exactly 20 credits from Level 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, during Semester 2 The Dynamic Cell 2 (BILG08009) is recommended for this programme. Year 3 Year 4 Compulsory courses: Anatomy and Development Core 20 credits Optional courses: Students choose a total of two elective courses (further information on elective requirements including recommendations and restrictions will be detailed in the Senior Honours Guide handbook). Progression Requirements To graduate with an Honours degree in Anatomy and Development, students must obtain a minimum of 80 CP at SCQF level 10 or 11 in the final year, have an aggregate mark of more than 40% over 120 CP worth of courses at SCQF level 10 or 11 in the final year and at the first assessment sitting and meet all progression requirements in previous years. Learning outcomes and assessment practices As specified at individual course level. Modes of Study Exit awards available at the completion of specific stages of the programme Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education: students who obtain a minimum of 120 CP from passes in courses at the University of Edinburgh. |
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You will learn through a mixture of scheduled teaching and independent study. Some programmes also offer work placements. At Edinburgh we use a range of teaching and learning methods including lectures, tutorials, practical laboratory sessions, technical workshops and studio critiques. The typical workload for a student on this programme is outlined in the table below, however the actual time you spend on each type of activity will depend on what courses you choose to study.
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Assessment method balance | ||||||||
You will be assessed through a variety of methods. These might include written or practical exams or coursework such as essays, projects, group work or presentations. The typical assessment methods for a student on this programme are outlined below, however the balance between written exams, practical exams and coursework will vary depending on what courses you choose to study.
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Further information |