Structural Molecular Biology (BSc): 6-year, part-time

Course structure

The BSc Structural Molecular Biology is composed of compulsory and core modules studied at Levels 4, 5 and 6 to a total of 360 credits. You complete 60 credits per year. Modules are worth 15, 30 or 60 credits each.

In Year 1, you take 4 compulsory modules, each worth 15 credits.

In Year 2, you take 4 compulsory modules, each worth 15 credits.

In Year 3, you take 2 compulsory modules, each worth 30 credits.

In Year 4, you take 2 compulsory modules, each worth 30 credits: Structural Molecular Biology and then you choose 1 from either Advanced Cell Biology or Microbes and Antimicrobials.

In Year 5, you take 1 core module, worth 60 credits.

In Year 6, you complete a 60-credit laboratory research project. Alternatively, based on your academic performance, you may elect to instead undertake an independent research project, mentored by a member of academic staff.

Year 1

• Chemistry for the Biosciences I
• Molecular Cell Biology I
• Molecular Cell Biology II
• Molecular Cell Biology III

Year 2

• Chemistry for the Biosciences II
• Practical Skills for the Biosciences I
• Practical Skills for the Biosciences II
• Practical Skills for the Biosciences III

Year 3

• Biomolecular Chemistry
• Research Methods and Data Analysis

Year 4

• Advanced Cell Biology
• Microbes and Antimicrobials
• Structural Molecular Biology

Year 5

• Molecular Biology and Human Genetics

BSc Structural Molecular Biology research project

• Independent Research Project
• Specialist Laboratory Research Project

The Level 4 syllabus of the BSc Structural Molecular Biology is shared with that for the BSc Biomedicine; this makes it possible to elect to change programmes at the end of Year 1, if desired.