BL5603 Advanced Topics in Biomolecular Sciences 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

tbc

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr R Guimaraes da Silva

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Module Staff

Dr Rafael Guimaraes da Silva

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Module description

This module will allow you to develop in-depth knowledge of research that is at the forefront of modern biomolecular sciences. You will consider how to develop a research funding application and an industrial business plan.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS BL4603 AND PASS BL5000

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE BL5604

Assessment pattern

Coursework and Presentation = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 weeks x 4 hrs of lectures, 4 weeks x 4 hrs of tutorials

Scheduled learning hours

39

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

110

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.