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Programme code | 7BIOC001T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Bronwen Burton
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Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
School/department | School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine |
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 enable students to acquire a broad understanding of the principal areas of current research in the biomedical sciences,
• to provide opportunities for specialisation in selected topics,
• to provide experience in the acquisition and analysis of experimental data,
• to provide training in a range of key research skills,
• to enable students to enhance their skills and knowledge base to prepare them for their future careers.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of knowledge through a variety of teaching activities including lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and directed reading with a strong emphasis on primary materials. |
Methods of Assessment | |
The knowledge base is tested through formal examinations which may involve essays, interpretive questions/tasks, short answer questions and/or multiple choice questions or any combination of these. In course assessment in the form of essays and workbooks contribute to the core skills unit. 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, seminars, tutorials, practicals 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 assessments and projects test powers of analysis, synthesis, problem-solving and data evaluation. Projects assess the integration of these skills within the context of independent study. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Team working is developed in 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 Masters |
The students will acquire the ability to: |
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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 Life Sciences and may act as a stepping-stone to further studies for students interested in research.
Bronwen Burton, Programme Director, School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, E-mail: bronwen.burton@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-4 |
MSc Project Proposal | BIOCM0006 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Dissertation | BIOCM0005 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
MSc students choose 60 credit points from the following: | ||||
The Dynamic Cell | BIOCM0007 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Cancer Biology | PANMM0014 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Cardiovascular Research | PHPHM0005 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Infection, Immunology and Immunity | PANMM0015 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Neuroscience | PHPHM0006 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Pharmacology | PHPHM0007 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
The Units BIOCM0001, BIOCM0002, BIOCM0005, and BIOCM0006 are compulsory for this MSc. | ||||
MSc Biomedical Sciences Research | 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 but is permitted in designated programmes (as set out in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit 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.
For the Postgraduate Diploma students must have taken all of the taught units.
For the Postgraduate Certificate students must take optional units to the value of 60 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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