Microbiology BSc (Hons) - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
Subsidiary award(s)
Award | Title |
---|---|
Ord | Biosciences |
DipHE | Biosciences |
CertHE | Biosciences |
Professional recognition
Royal Society of Biology
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Modes of study
Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
Full-time | UCG10001 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
Full-time with PTY | UCG10001 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Biosciences
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Biosciences
Programme Leader
BROADBENT Lindsay (Biosciences)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/09/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- To provide a high quality education in the various aspects of microbiology for students with diverse interests and career aspirations (e.g. pharmaceutical / industrial research, scientific writer/editor, medical studies, MSc / PhD).
- To further the students' knowledge of the fundamental principles of microbiology and to develop a deeper knowledge in specific areas of microbiology.
- To provide the appropriate environment to encourage the development of the students interest in microbiology and to help them acquire appropriate intellectual, scientific, technical and key transferable skills to promote self-directed and life-long learning.
Programme learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
An understanding of laboratory-based investigations in microbiology applicable to studying microbial involvement in health, disease, and biotechnology. | K | DipHE | |
An understanding of the basic principles of microbiology and the application of these to the understanding and solution of a range of scientific and academic problems | K | CertHE | |
A good breadth of knowledge in the field of microbiology in general and a good depth of knowledge in the specialist fields (Medical, Biotechnology, Food Science) as defined in these specifications and the subject bench marking statements | K | BSc (Hons) | |
Evaluate research findings and scientific literature and demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate appropriate sources of material and to critically assess it. | C | BSc (Hons) | |
Demonstrate an understanding of research design and planning and the limits of scientific findings. | C | BSc (Hons) | |
Develop basic and advanced laboratory skills relevant to microbiology. | PT | BSc (Hons) | |
Interpret quantitative and qualitative data, using advanced numerical and statistical skills | PT | BSc (Hons) | |
Work effectively and take responsibility for planning and organisation of work both their own (independently) and in a team or small group towards a common goal. | PT | BSc (Hons) | |
Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means | T | BSc (Hons) | |
Use Information Technology e.g. WWW, Virtual Learning Resources, word processors and statistics packages. | T | BSc (Hons) | |
An understanding of laboratory-based investigations in bioscience applicable to studying microbiology | K | Ord | |
An understanding of the basic principles of microbiology and the application of these to the understanding and solution of a range of scientific and academic problems. | K | Ord | |
A good breadth of knowledge in the field of bioscience in general and a good depth of knowledge in the context of medical aspects as defined in these specifications and the subject bench marking statements | K | Ord | |
Evaluate research findings and scientific literature and demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate appropriate sources of material and to critically assess it | C | Ord | |
Understand key principles of research design and planning and the limits of scientific findings | C | Ord | |
Learn basic laboratory skills relevant to microbiology | P | Ord | |
Interpret quantitative and qualitative data, using basic numerical and statistical skills | PT | Ord | |
Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means. | T | Ord | |
Work effectively and take responsibility for planning and organisation of work both their own (independently) and in a team or small group towards a common goal. | T | Ord | |
Use Information Technology e.g. WWW, Virtual Learning Resources, word processors and statistics packages. | T | Ord | |
An understanding of the basic principles of microbiology and the application of these to the understanding and solution of a range of scientific and academic problems. | K | DipHE | |
A good breadth of knowledge in the field of bioscience in general and a good depth of knowledge in the context of medical aspects as defined in these specifications and the subject bench marking statements. | K | DipHE | |
Understand research findings and scientific literature and demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate appropriate sources of material and to critically assess it | C | DipHE | |
Learn basic laboratory skills relevant to microbiology. | P | DipHE | |
Interpret quantitative and qualitative data. | P | DipHE | |
Planning and organise indendently their work contribute to effective working as part of a team/small groups on a given project or task. | PT | DipHE | |
Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means | T | DipHE |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Choose six optional modules. A total of four modules must be taken each semester.
BMS2043 is optional - mutually exclusive with BMS2053
BMS2053 is optional - mutually exclusive with BMS2043
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Choose four optional modules.
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Choose six optional modules. A total of four modules must be taken each semester.
BMS2043 is optional - mutually exclusive with BMS2053
BMS2053 is optional - mutually exclusive with BMS2043
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Choose four optional modules.
Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
---|---|---|---|---|
BMSP007 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
N/A
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
Dual degree | N |
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