Contacts: Dr Alan Neale (School of Biological Sciences), Professor Ben Adler (Department of Microbiology) and Mr Ron Maxwell (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Molecular biology emphasises the role of genetic information in controlling the wide variety of functions in all forms of life. It provides the basis for recombinant DNA techniques, which underpin biotechnology and genome projects.
The molecular biology units are offered jointly by the School of Biological Sciences and the departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology.
Minor sequence in molecular biology (24 points):
Major sequence in molecular biology (48 points):
Details of the BCH, BIO and MIC units and sequences are provided in the `Biochemistry', `Biological sciences' and `Microbiology' entries in this section of the handbook.
Students who wish to complete a minor or major sequence in molecular biology should complete the two six-point units MOL2011 and MOL2022. In addition, students who intend to complete a major sequence in molecular biology should consult the contributing departments concerning complementary disciplines-specific units that are recommended at level two.
There are no cross-discipline level-three units in molecular biology. Students who are commencing level three and who have completed the level-two combination MOL2011 and MOL2022 should consult the contributing departments concerning the combination of discipline-specific units that will best suit their interests and needs in terms of possible future studies. The discipline-specific units need to be completed in particular combinations to ensure a major in molecular biology or a double-major in molecular biology and a related discipline (eg biochemistry, genetics or microbiology).
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