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Developmental biology - Faculty of Science

Contact: Professor John Bertram (Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology)

The discipline

Developmental biology is one of the most exciting and fast-moving fields in modern biomedical science. Developmental biology covers such topics as classical embryology, body structure and design, molecular mechanisms of development, organogenesis, causes of birth defects, stem cell biology, regenerative biology and medicine, and tissue engineering.

Units offered

Level two

  • DEV2011 Early human development from cells to tissues
  • DEV2022 Principles of organ and body design

Level three

  • DEV3011 Fundamentals of developmental processes
  • DEV3022 Developmental pathways to health and disease
  • DEV3032 Stem cells and regeneration
  • DEV3990 Action in developmental biology research project

Sequence requirements

Minor sequence in developmental biology (24 points)

Major sequence in developmental biology

Additional requirements: MOL2011 is a prerequisite for all level-three DEV units.