2019/20 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Microbiology
Programme code: | BS-MICR | UCAS code: | C500 |
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Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr John Barr | Contact address: | j.n.barr@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
- A-level: AAA - ABB
- Including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded.
- We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics. Science-related subjects: PE, geography, use of mathematics, psychology, statistics, geology and computing.
- Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Faculty of Biological Sciences Undergraduate School
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Faculty of Biological Sciences Undergraduate School: Biochemistry & Microbiology
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Biosciences
Programme specification:
The programme provides:
- a broad foundation in the diverse topics that constitute modern Microbiology;
- a developmental approach to Microbiology from foundation in Year 1 to the cutting edge of the subject inYear 3;
- a working knowledge of good microbiological practice;
- training in the critical and practical skills (such as observation, analysis design, presentation, team co-operation) to enable students to pursue a career as a microbiologist, or to transfer these skills to other spheres of employment;
- an opportunity to study disciplines complementary to Microbiology such as Biochemistry and Genetics;
- experience of a variety of teaching methods (lectures, laboratory practicals and computer-assisted learning packages);
- personal tutoring throughout programme;
- an opportunity for suitably qualified students to experience an industrial placement during Year 3 [Transfer to the Industrial placement programme occurs during Year 2. Placements are gained by competitive application to science-based companies in UK or abroad (advice and assistance is given in application process). Placements normally are year-long individual research projects. Students normally receive company stipend];
- an opportunity for suitably qualified students to experience year's study at an overseas university in Year 3 [Transfer to the International placement programme occurs during Year 2. Placements are available in several European and North American partner universities. Each placement is an individual package of taught courses and an individual research laboratory project arranged to meet the student's background/interests and the facilities of the partner institution];
- individual supervised research projects in final year [These take approximately 33% of the time in the final year. Laboratory-, computing- and literature-based projects are available each year, featuring a wide variety of relevant microbiological topics and exploiting the research expertise of staff and the research facilities of the School. The allocation process takes into account students' preferences];
- teaching that draws on the combined expertise of a large and highly rated research-active department [This is particularly so in the final year which aims to take students to the 'cutting edge' of research developments and subject applications in the research project and in a series of advanced topics from which finalists choose those that appeal to their interests and career intentions].
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:
BLGY1232 | Introduction to Genetics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FOBS1126 | A Short Introduction to Systems Physiology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
FOBS1135 | The Basis of Life | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MICR1125 | Introduction to Microbiology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MICR1202 | The Microbial World | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR1220 | Introduction to Immunology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR1320 | Skills for Microbiologists | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates may select up to 10 credits of optional modules
BIOL1223 | Career and Professional Development for Life Scientists | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOL1225 | How can Biological Sciences change the world | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BLGY1211 | Applied Biology and Agriculture | 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) | |
BMSC1214 | Human Endocrinology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may select 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:
BIOL2112 | Genes and Genomes | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MICR2120 | Cell Biology of Disease | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MICR2121 | Molecular Virology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MICR2220 | Medical Bacteriology | 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) | |
MICR2320 | Skills for Microbiologists 2 | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates may select up to 10 credits of optional modules
BIOL2210 | Biological Membranes and Cell Signalling | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOL2223 | Employment, Career planning and Professional Development for Life Scientists | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BLGY2201 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 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) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may select 10 credits of discovery modules.
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:
MICR3080 | Microbiology Research Project | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MICR3120 | Advanced Topics in Microbiology 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MICR3211 | Advanced Topics in Microbiology 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR3212 | Advanced Topics in Microbiology 3 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR3325 | Skills for Microbiologists 3 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Last updated: 17/04/2019
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