Programme Specifications
Biochemistry (with integrated year in industry)
Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:
With Integrated Year in Industry
With Integrated Year in Industry
Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:
Biosciences 2015
Biosciences
Biosciences
Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:
September 2017
September 2023
September 2023
Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:
To provide students with subject specific knowledge required for research careers in the field of biochemistry.
Subject specific skills
To provide students with subject specific skills required for research careers in the field of biochemistry.
Generic and graduate skills
To provide students with the generic and graduate skills expected of any degree programme.
The alternative schemes have specific learning outcomes, and therefore subject knowledge, remain unchanged. However, students will be able to demonstrate additional outcomes as a result of undertaking the year in industry. These additional outcomes provide an enhanced student experience and allow students to develop knowledge of their subject areas in applied contexts and to develop work experience and thus enhance their employability. Specifically, the proposed degree aims to advantage students in the following additional ways:
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To apply approaches, concepts, skills, methods and/or theories in a work-based context relevant to their scheme.
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To develop highly valued transferable and professional skills during a work placement, providing a competitive edge in the graduate job market.
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To enable students to learn about an organization and its area of work, providing an excellent opportunity to evaluate future career paths.
Subject specific skills (with Integrated Year in Industry)
The Subject specific skills of the schemes will not change. Nevertheless, on the completion of their degree, students on these four year versions of the schemes will have gained a valuable insight in to a field of employment relating to their subject area in the biological sciences, developing the associated skills and enhancing their employability / networking / establishing industry links.
Generic and graduate skills (with Integrated Year in Industry)
The generic and graduate skills of the schemes will not change. However, the four year version of the schemes ‘with a year in Industry’ will likely develop the skills listed below, though the nature and emphasis will depend on the exact employment; not all of these will be assessed, though most are likely to form part of the employer’s assessment of the student:
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Working independently
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Working as part of a team
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Respecting the views, beliefs, opinions and values of others
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Listening to, and engaging with, other speakers
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Effective verbal communication in a range of settings, including group discussions and debates and formal presentations
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Effective written communication in a variety of forms
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Use of information technologies to process, store, present and communicate information, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, e-mail and the world-wide web
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Identifying, retrieving, sorting and handling information from conventional and electronic sources, including libraries, CD-ROMs, on-line computer resources and the world-wide web
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Time management and self-regulation of work regimes
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Research issues and solve problems
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Adapting to change
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Reading comprehension and interpretation of a range of written material
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Observational skills
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Collating, processing, interpreting and presenting numerical data
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Identifying appropriate career pathways and developing the capacity to compete
To provide students with subject specific knowledge required for research careers in the field of biochemistry.
Subject specific skills
To provide students with subject specific skills required for research careers in the field of biochemistry.
Generic and graduate skills
To provide students with the generic and graduate skills expected of any
degree programme.
The alternative schemes have specific
learning outcomes, and therefore subject knowledge, remain unchanged.
However, students will be able to demonstrate additional outcomes as a
result of undertaking the year in industry. These additional outcomes
provide an enhanced student experience and allow students to develop
knowledge of their subject areas in applied contexts and to develop work
experience and thus enhance their employability. Specifically, the
proposed degree aims to advantage students in the following additional
ways:
-
To apply approaches, concepts, skills, methods and/or theories in a work-based context relevant to their scheme.
-
To develop highly valued transferable and professional skills during a work placement, providing a competitive edge in the graduate job market.
-
To enable students to learn about an organization and its area of work, providing an excellent opportunity to evaluate future career paths.
Subject specific skills (with Integrated Year in Industry)
The Subject specific skills of the schemes will not change. Nevertheless, on the completion of their degree, students on these four year versions of the schemes will have gained a valuable insight in to a field of employment relating to their subject area in the biological sciences, developing the associated skills and enhancing their employability / networking / establishing industry links.
Generic and graduate skills (with Integrated Year in Industry)
The generic and graduate skills of the schemes will not change. However, the four year version of the schemes ‘with a year in Industry’ will likely develop the skills listed below, though the nature and emphasis will depend on the exact employment; not all of these will be assessed, though most are likely to form part of the employer’s assessment of the student:
-
Working independently
-
Working as part of a team
-
Respecting the views, beliefs, opinions and values of others
-
Listening to, and engaging with, other speakers
-
Effective verbal communication in a range of settings, including group discussions and debates and formal presentations
-
Effective written communication in a variety of forms
-
Use of information technologies to process, store, present and communicate information, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, e-mail and the world-wide web
-
Identifying, retrieving, sorting and handling information from conventional and electronic sources, including libraries, CD-ROMs, on-line computer resources and the world-wide web
-
Time management and self-regulation of work regimes
-
Research issues and solve problems
-
Adapting to change
-
Reading comprehension and interpretation of a range of written material
-
Observational skills
-
Collating, processing, interpreting and presenting numerical data
-
Identifying appropriate career pathways and developing the capacity to compete
Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:
Overall aim of the scheme
To enable graduating students to practice as professional biochemists.
Overall aim of the scheme
The overall aims of the schemes will not change. Additionally, the aim of the four year versions of the schemes will aim to develop graduate level skills, as described in the Generic and Graduate level skills section above.
Overall aim of the scheme
To enable graduating students to practice as professional biochemists.
Overall aim of the scheme
The overall aims of the schemes will not change. Additionally, the aim of the four year versions of the schemes will aim to develop graduate level skills, as described in the Generic and Graduate level skills section above.
Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
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A1 The theory and practical application of scientific research.
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A2 The planning and conducting of scientific research.
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A3 The techniques required for data sampling, analysis and interpretation.
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A4 The requirements of successful communication of research to scientific and lay audiences.
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A5 A broad knowledge of the underlying principles of biochemistry.
Learning and Teaching
Taught through lectures, practical classes, research projects, workshops and tutorials, with staff-directed and self-directed study
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Subject knowledge will be assessed through exams, tests and coursework, using a variety of media
The scheme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the additional following areas:
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Demonstrate a range of transferable skills including initiative, independence and commercial awareness.
Learning and Teaching (with Integrated Year in Industry)
During their integrated year in industry students will embed themselves within a working environment, allowing for the development of a range of transferable and life skills commensurate with the above. Furthermore, students on this scheme will have the potential to utilise the knowledge and skills associated with other outcomes developed in years 1 and 2. This will be in part dependent on the nature of the organization their position is based with.
Assessment Strategies and Methods (with Integrated Year in Industry)
Students on the integrated industrial year will be required to register for the modules BRS0000, BRS0060, BRS0100, and BRS0160. During the integrated Year in Industry, students will be required to submit an Introductory Report (worth 30% of the Industrial Year mark) on the organization that they are working for, its structure, aims and operation; and a Workplace investigation, to investigate a technical aspect of the work that they are doing (worth 40% of the Industrial Year mark). Finally, there will be an AU staff assessment of the final student self-evaluation and employer’s report. These will be marked in order to assess the student’s achievement of learning outcome 10.1 above as well as the other learning outcomes of their scheme.
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
-
A1 The theory and practical application of scientific research.
-
A2 The planning and conducting of scientific research.
-
A3 The techniques required for data sampling, analysis and interpretation.
-
A4 The requirements of successful communication of research to scientific and lay audiences.
-
A5 A broad knowledge of the underlying principles of biochemistry.
Learning and Teaching
Taught through lectures, practical classes, research projects, workshops and tutorials, with staff-directed and self-directed study
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Subject knowledge will be assessed through exams, tests and coursework,
using a variety of media.
The scheme provides opportunities for
students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills,
qualities and other attributes in the additional following areas:
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills including initiative, independence and commercial awareness.
Learning and Teaching (with Integrated Year in Industry)
During their integrated year in industry students will embed themselves within a working environment, allowing for the development of a range of transferable and life skills commensurate with the above. Furthermore, students on this scheme will have the potential to utilise the knowledge and skills associated with other outcomes developed in years 1 and 2. This will be in part dependent on the nature of the organization their position is based with.
Assessment Strategies and Methods (with Integrated Year in Industry)
Students on the integrated industrial year will be required to register
for the modules BRS0000, BRS0060, BRS0100, and BRS0160. During the
integrated Year in Industry, students will be required to submit an
Introductory Report (worth 30% of the Industrial Year mark) on the
organization that they are working for, its structure, aims and
operation; and a Workplace investigation, to investigate a technical
aspect of the work that they are doing (worth 40% of the Industrial Year
mark). Finally, there will be an AU staff assessment of the final
student self-evaluation and employer’s report. These will be marked in
order to assess the student’s achievement of learning outcome 10.1 above
as well as the other learning outcomes of their scheme.
Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:
10.2.1 Intellectual Skills
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
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B1 Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry.
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B2 Evaluate research and a variety of types of information and evidence critically.
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B3 Critically analyse information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent comprehension of theory and practice, synthesising and summarising the outcomes.
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B4 Develop and apply strategies for appropriate selection of relevant information from a wide source and large body of knowledge.
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B5 Apply knowledge and comprehension to address familiar and novel problems.
Learning and Teaching
Taught through lectures, practical classes, research projects, workshops
and tutorials, with staff-directed and self-directed study
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Intellectual skills will be assessed through exams, tests and
coursework, using a variety of media
10.2.2 Professional practical skills (where applicable)
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
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C1 Design, apply and analyse various research/study techniques.
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C2 Plan, conduct, and report on investigations, including the use of secondary data.
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C3 Collect and record information or data in the library, laboratory or field, summarising it using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques.
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C4 Conceive, plan and undertake field and/or laboratory investigations in a responsible, ethical and safe manner, paying due attention to risk assessment, legislation concerning experimental animal use, relevant health and safety regulations, other legal requirements and sensitivity to the impact of investigations on the environment and stakeholders.
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C5 Communicate effectively with individuals and organisations in a range of scenarios.
Learning and Teaching
Taught through lectures, practical classes, research projects, workshops
and tutorials, with staff-directed and self-directed study
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Practical skills will be assessed through tests and coursework, using a variety of media
10.2.1 Intellectual Skills (with Integrated Year in Industry)
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOME:
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Demonstrate experience of working in a professional environment
Learning and Teaching
Outcome 10.2.1 will be achieved through completing an extended integrated Year in Industry position at a suitable workplace.
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Evidence of outcome 10.2.1 will be secured through the completion of the assessment strategy described in 10.1 above.
10.2.2 Professional practical skills (where applicable) (with Integrated Year in Industry)
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOME:
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Applying principles, methods, approaches, concepts, skills and/or theories appropriate to the relevant biological sciences scheme in a professional context, as well as understanding the challenges of working in a professional environment.
Learning and Teaching
The professional skills identified in 10.2.2 will be primarily developed through spending a year in industry
Assessment Strategies and Methods
10.2.2 will be evidenced by the completion of the assessment strategy described in 10.1 above, detailing experiences of a year in industry, as well as reports on associated technical information.
10.2.1 Intellectual Skills
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
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B1 Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry.
-
B2 Evaluate research and a variety of types of information and evidence critically.
-
B3 Critically analyse information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent comprehension of theory and practice, synthesising and summarising the outcomes.
-
B4 Develop and apply strategies for appropriate selection of relevant information from a wide source and large body of knowledge.
-
B5 Apply knowledge and comprehension to address familiar and novel problems.
Learning and Teaching
Taught through lectures, practical classes, research projects, workshops
and tutorials, with staff-directed and self-directed study
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Intellectual skills will be assessed through exams, tests and
coursework, using a variety of media
10.2.2 Professional practical skills (where applicable)
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
-
C1 Design, apply and analyse various research/study techniques.
-
C2 Plan, conduct, and report on investigations, including the use of secondary data.
-
C3 Collect and record information or data in the library, laboratory or field, summarising it using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques.
-
C4 Conceive, plan and undertake field and/or laboratory investigations in a responsible, ethical and safe manner, paying due attention to risk assessment, legislation concerning experimental animal use, relevant health and safety regulations, other legal requirements and sensitivity to the impact of investigations on the environment and stakeholders.
-
C5 Communicate effectively with individuals and organisations in a range of scenarios.
Learning and Teaching
Taught through lectures, practical classes, research projects, workshops
and tutorials, with staff-directed and self-directed study
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Practical skills will be assessed through tests and coursework, using a
variety of media
10.2.1 Intellectual Skills (with
Integrated Year in Industry)
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOME:
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B6 Demonstrate experience of working in a professional environment
Learning and Teaching
Outcome 10.2.1 will be achieved through completing an extended integrated Year in Industry position at a suitable workplace.
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Evidence of outcome 10.2.1 will be secured through the completion of the assessment strategy described in 10.1 above.
10.2.2 Professional practical skills (where applicable) (with Integrated Year in Industry)
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOME:
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C6 Applying principles, methods, approaches, concepts, skills and/or theories appropriate to the relevant biological sciences scheme in a professional context, as well as understanding the challenges of working in a professional environment.
Learning and Teaching
The professional skills identified in 10.2.2 will be primarily developed through spending a year in industry
Assessment Strategies and Methods
10.2.2 will be evidenced by the completion of the assessment strategy described in 10.1 above, detailing experiences of a year in industry, as well as reports on associated technical information.
Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
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D1 Receiving and responding to a variety of sources of information: textual, numerical, verbal, graphical.
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D2 Communicating about their subject appropriately to a variety of audiences using a range of formats and approaches.
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D3 Preparing, processing, interpreting and presenting data, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques, statistical programmes, spreadsheets and programs for presenting data visually.
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D4 Developing the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (e.g. working independently, time management and organisation skills).
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D5 Using the internet and other electronic sources critically as a means of communication and a source of information.
Learning and Teaching
Taught through lectures, practical classes, research projects, workshops
and tutorials, with staff-directed and self-directed study
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Key skills will be assessed through exams, tests and coursework, using a variety of media
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOME:
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Professionalism and an understanding of commercial pressures
Learning and Teaching
Skill 10.3 will be developed through undertaking the year in industry component. In addition, and dependent upon the nature of the position undertaken, the year in industry has the potential to further enhance the other generic skills detailed in Section 9 above.
Assessment Strategies and Methods
10.3 will be evidenced by the completion of the assessment strategy described in 10.1 above, but primarily through the AU staff assessment of the final student self-evaluation and employer’s report
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
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D1 Receiving and responding to a variety of sources of information: textual, numerical, verbal, graphical.
-
D2 Communicating about their subject appropriately to a variety of audiences using a range of formats and approaches.
-
D3 Preparing, processing, interpreting and presenting data, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques, statistical programmes, spreadsheets and programs for presenting data visually.
-
D4 Developing the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (e.g. working independently, time management and organisation skills).
-
D5 Using the internet and other electronic sources critically as a means of communication and a source of information.
Learning and Teaching
Taught through lectures, practical classes, research projects, workshops
and tutorials, with staff-directed and self-directed study
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Key skills will be assessed through exams, tests and coursework, using a variety of media.
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOME:
-
D6 Professionalism and an understanding of commercial pressures
Learning and Teaching
Skill 10.3 will be developed through undertaking the year in industry component. In addition, and dependent upon the nature of the position undertaken, the year in industry has the potential to further enhance the other generic skills detailed in Section 9 above.
Assessment Strategies and Methods
10.3 will be evidenced by the completion of the assessment strategy
described in 10.1 above, but primarily through the AU staff assessment
of the final student self-evaluation and employer’s report
BSC Biochemistry (with integrated year in industry) [C701]
Academic Year: 2023/2024Single Honours scheme - available from 2017/2018
Duration (studying Full-Time): 4 years