Programmes & Modules Handbook

M.Sci. Biological Sciences Full-time

Year: 2
2022/23 Session

The following must be taken:

Module Title	Code	Credits	Semester
LI Academic Development & Career Building	03 34123	0	Semester 2
LI Communication and Skills in Biosciences	03 35415	10	Semester 1
LI Molecular Biology and its Applications	03 19822	10	Semester 1

Choose 100 credits from the following modules:

Module Title	Code	Credits	Semester
LI Alpine and Glacial Ecology in Norway	03 22127	20	Semester 1
LI Animal Biology: Principles and Mechanisms	03 28822	20	Semester 2
LI Cell and Developmental Biology	03 24985	20	Semester 2
LI Critical Issues for 21st Century Ecosystems	03 30145	20	Semester 2
LI Evolution of Humans and Other Animals	03 28780	20	Semester 1
LI Field Course: Adaptations to Aquatic Environments	03 24986	20	Semester 2
LI Genetics II	03 13160	20	Semester 2
LI Human Structure and Function	03 26999	20	Semester 2
LI Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry	03 37115	20	Semester 1
LI Plant Sciences: from cells to the environment	03 13282	20	Semester 1

As well as satisfying general University Regulations relating to student progression, students are required to have obtained an overall mark of at least 60% in Stage 2 to proceed to the qualifying masters year (year 4). Students failing to achieve this to achieve this will join the BSc Biological Sciences programme.