2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MBiol, BSc Medical Biochemistry (Integrated Masters)
Programme code: | MBBS-MBIOC | UCAS code: | C749 |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Andrew Macdonald | Contact address: | a.macdonald@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
A-level: AAA: Including Chemistry and another science subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded. GCSE: Typically Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE Maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English.
International Baccalaureate: 35 (with 18 at higher level) including 6 in higher level Chemistry and another science at higher level.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Biological Sciences Undergraduate School
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Biological Sciences Undergraduate School
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
The three year BSc programmes upon which the Integrated Masters are built meet the QAA Benchmarks and meet the QAA expectations for integrated masters programmes. .
There are no specified QAA Benchmarks for Integrated Masters degrees in Bioscience, however the principle of such programmes in other subject areas is to ensure coverage of Honours level Benchmark requirements plus ensure that the higher Masters levels objectives are met including:
Research training
Project-specific experimental skills
Accessing literature
Planning, including evaluation of hazards and environmental effects
Making oral presentations, writing reports, including critical evaluation
Participating in colloquia
Research project
Implementation of planned experiments
Recording of data and their critical analysis
Dissertation
Outcome potentially publishable
Advanced studies
In area of specialism to support research topic
Complementary studies outside, but cognate to, area of specialism
Problem solving
Development of general strategies including the identification of additional information required and problems where there is not a unique solution
Application of advances studies to the solutions of problems
Professional studies
Ethics and societal responsibilities
Environmental impact
Sustainability
The proportion of each activity will vary depending upon the programme’s learning objectives. However, research studies (training and project) are likely to form at least one-half of the master’s level study.
It is important to note that for students who may elect not to complete the fourth year of the programme, or who are advised that their performance makes it unlikely that they would be successful in completing the programme will have met the QAA benchmarks for the BSc and so will be able to graduate after 3 years.
Programme specification:
The MBiol, BSc Medical Biochemistry programme is distinctive because it develops an excellent breadth and depth of knowledge in the programme area together with an exceptional experience of advanced research delivered through an integrated research project.
The most important values which inform the MBiol, BSc Medical Biochemistry programme are to provide excellent students with the opportunity to gain substantial research training and experience through engagement with an individual research project conducted as part of a research team in an internationally recognised research laboratory.
The academic content of the MBiol, BSc Medical Biochemistry programme concentrates on developing an understanding of research through the delivery and active engagement in taught components, practical skills development, data analysis and problem solving elements culminating in a major research project supported by further research and transferable skills training and career planning opportunities.
The most important intellectual skills developed in the MBiol, BSc Medical Biochemistry programme are appreciation of the fundamental underpinning principles of the subject area leading through to the current state of the field informed by the research-based ethos of teaching and investigation.
The most useful practical skills, techniques and capabilities developed will be those underpinning the subject specific nature of the programme area, together with advanced level research skills expected of early stage PhD students.
Competency will be developed in a broad range of topics associated with medical biochemistry combined with competency in research methodology, the development of hypothesis driven research, the approach to the analysis of data and ability to solve problems, appropriate practical skills in the design and execution of suitable experiments, the production of publication quality outputs and the ability to communicate effectively.
The most important ways in which a student will learn are dependent upon the level of the students as they progress through the course. Initially delivery will be more research-informed teaching in lecture and seminar/tutorial and practical class settings leading to more independent research-based learning through lectures and independent study, small class teaching and project team or individual mentoring. Students will progress from the development of research-based practical skills in teaching labs to the design and execution of independent research work.
On completing the MBiol, BSc Medical Biochemistry programme we want students to know and understand their programme specialist subject from basic principles through to cutting edge research, and to appreciate the process of research and to be able to demonstrate implementation of these principles.
On completing the MBiol, BSc Medical Biochemistry programme we want students to be able to compete worldwide with other students for high quality research opportunities within appropriate industries or for PhD positions to pursue research careers.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOC1301 | Introductory Integrated Biochemistry: the Molecules and Processes of Life | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOC1302 | Introductory Biochemistry: Practical Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOC1303 | Introductory Biochemistry: Problem Solving and Data Handling | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study at least 10 credits from the following optional modules:
BIOL1225 | How can Biological Sciences change the world | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BLGY1232 | Introduction to Genetics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC1210 | Biology of the Mind | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC1212 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR1201 | Introduction to Microbiology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR1220 | Introduction to Immunology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study upto 10 credits of discovery modules.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOC2301 | Intermediate Integrated Biochemistry | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOC2302 | Intermediate Biochemistry: Practicals | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOC2303 | Intermediate Biochemistry: Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
BIOL2223 | Employment, Career planning and Professional Development for Life Scientists | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2210 | Chemotherapy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2214 | Introduction to Toxicology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FOBS2240 | Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR2221 | Medical Immunology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR2222 | Medical Virology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOC3112 | Advanced Topics in Medical Biochemistry I | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BIOC3222 | Advanced Topics in Medical Biochemistry 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOC3232 | Advanced Topics in Medical Biochemistry 3 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOC3303 | Advanced Biochemistry: Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOL3398 | Research Tools and Applications | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BIOL3399 | Extended Research Project Preparation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOL5382M | Extended Research Project | 90 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOL5394M | Specialised Research Topics and Skills | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Last updated: 18/04/2018
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