Programme Specifications

Microbiology


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


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3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award
Master in Biology

5 : Programme title
Microbiology

6 : UCAS code
C59F

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


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8 : Date of publication


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9 : Educational aims of the programme


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10 : Intended learning outcomes


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10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


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10.2 : Skills and other attributes


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10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards



MBIOL Microbiology [C59F]

Academic Year: 2023/2024Integrated Masters scheme - available from 2019/2020

Duration (studying Full-Time): 5 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 2 Core (100 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR16800

Skills for Biologists

BR17120

Genetics, Evolution and Diversity

BR17520

Cell Biology

Semester 2
BR16820

Skills for Biologists

BR19320

Ecology and Conservation

BR19920

Microbial and Plant Diversity

Year 2 Options

Choose 20 credits

Semester 2
BR15420

Disease Diagnosis and Control

BR17320

Biological chemistry

Part 2 Rules

Year 3 Core (80 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR26520

One Health Microbiology

BR27500

Research Methods

Semester 2
BR24720

Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology

BR26020

Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring

BR27520

Research Methods

Year 3 Options

Choose 40 credits (20 credits from each semester)

Semester 1
BG21720

Pynciau llosg yn y Biowyddorau

BR20620

Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

BR26620

Proteins and Enzymes

Semester 2
BR22220

Immunology

BR25920

Cell and Cancer Biology

Year 4 Core (40 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR36400

Research Project

Semester 2
BR36440

Research Project

Year 4 Core (40 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 2
BR33720

Microbial Pathogenesis

BR35520

Biotechnology

Year 4 Options

Choose 40 credits. (Note: due to limited spaces on field courses, attendance must be agreed in advance with the module co-ordinator).

Semester 1
BG36620

Cwrs Maes Ecoleg Ddaearol

BR34120

Veterinary Infectious Diseases

BR36120

Molecular Pharmacology

BR36620

Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse

BR37120

Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics

Semester 2

Final Year Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BRM2800

MBiol Research Project

BRM4800

Field and Laboratory Techniques

BRM4920

Frontiers in the Biosciences

BRM6400

Research Methods in the Biosciences

Semester 2
BRM2860

MBiol Research Project

BRM4820

Field and Laboratory Techniques

BRM6420

Research Methods in the Biosciences


12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.