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PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September 2008 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September 2009 PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April 2010 PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August 2011 PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August 2012 PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March 2013 PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August 2013 PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June 2014 PAF modified February 2015
THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
1. Programme title and designation Biochemistry Biochemistry with Extra-Mural Year Single Honours 2. Final award Award Title Credit value
ECTS
equivalent Any special criteria BSc (Hons) Biochemistry 360 180 N/A BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Extra-Mural Year
420 210 N/A
3. Nested awards Award Title Credit value
ECTS
equivalent Any special criteria N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4. Exit awards Award Title Credit value
ECTS
equivalent Any special criteria UG Cert Biosciences 120 - 235 60 - 117 N/A UG Dip Biosciences 240 - 355 120 - 147 N/A Ordinary degree Biosciences 300 - 355 150 - 177 N/A 5. Level in the qualifications framework H
6. Attendance Full-time Part-time Mode of attendance FT PT Minimum length of programme 3 years 4 years (extra-mural year) 6 years Maximum length of programme **10 years 10 years
- Awarding institution/body** King’s College London
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September 2008 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September 2009 PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April 2010 PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August 2011 PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August 2012 PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March 2013 PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August 2013 PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June 2014 PAF modified February 2015
8. Teaching institution King’s College London 9. Proposing department Biochemistry 10. Programme organiser and contact Details Dr Alison Snape [email protected] 020 7848 6412 11. UCAS code (if appropriate) C 12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ professional and statutory body guidelines Biosciences 13. Date of production of specification 14.08.03 / 04.12.06 (Implementation CF) 14. Date of programme review 2018/ 16. Educational aims of the programme
- To give students a good understanding of the major areas of biochemistry
- To develop students’ understanding of the application of biochemical principles to other areas of biology and biomedical sciences
- To develop students’ awareness of the role of biochemistry both as a research discipline and its practical use in commercial and industrial applications
- To enable students to acquire relevant laboratory skills, and the application of these skills in the design and conduct of the student’s own experiments and research projects
- To introduce students to the general principles of experimental design
- To develop students’ abilities to understand the biochemical literature by the writing of critical essays and reports
- To equip graduates with a good foundation for a career in scientific research or employment in industry in biochemistry and allied fields
- Provide students with the opportunity to spend a year working in Industry or a Research Institute 17. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas: Knowledge and understanding The programme provides a knowledge and understanding of the following:
- Key concepts in areas of direct relevance to biochemistry; human physiology, genetics, cell biology, These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies : 1 - 12 are achieved through lectures, lab work, formative assessments such as data handling, essays and lab write ups,
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September 2008 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September 2009 PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April 2010 PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August 2011 PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August 2012 PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March 2013 PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August 2013 PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June 2014 PAF modified February 2015 written work on biochemical topics
- Think critically about their own work/research and to input into the formulation of future hypotheses and experiments
- Recognise the moral and ethical issues of investigations and appreciate the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct. students of essays, reports and seminar presentations based on such material. 5 - 6 is achieved through Extramural Year research project and final year project. Assessment : Understanding, independence of thought and ability for critical analysis are assessed by; unseen written examinations, the in-course production of essays and reports, library and practical projects, data-handling and experimental design exercises and by poster and seminar presentations that students undertake. For those students taking the extra- mural year, some of these skills will be assessed in their written dissertation. Practical skills :
- Design and plan experimental research to test a stated hypothesis, giving due attention to all necessary controls.
- Practical experience in contemporary biochemical techniques.
- Carry out experimental work using practical microbiological, immunological and biochemical techniques, or molecular biology techniques in exploring a biochemical problem.
- Appreciate the importance of risk assessment, good laboratory practice and safe handling of reagents.
- Computer skills, to include e-mail, word processing, data presentation, spreadsheets and statistical analysis. These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies : 1 - 3 are achieved through practical labs in the first and second year and final year training in an advanced skills module, or a research or theoretical project (extra mural year) 5 computer skills are covered in the common year one. 4 is covered in Student handbooks and during laboratory practicals. Students, in consultation with their supervisor, also have to draw up their own risk assessments when doing their extra mural year, final year project or advanced technical training
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September 2008 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September 2009 PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April 2010 PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August 2011 PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August 2012 PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March 2013 PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August 2013 PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June 2014 PAF modified February 2015 Assessment : 1 - 3 are assessed through practical accounts, project reports and poster presentations based on their experimental work. The practical skills of the extra-mural students are assessed by their dissertation and a short report from their industrial supervisor. Generic/transferable skills :
- Communication skills, both written and oral.
- Problem solving skills, relating to qualitative and quantitative information, extending to situations where evaluations have to be made on the basis of limited information.
- Numeric and computational skills.
- Information retrieval skills, in relation to primary and secondary information sources, including on-line computer searches.
- Information technology skills such as word processing, spreadsheet and database use, storing data and internet communication.
- Interpersonal skills, relating to the ability to interact with other people and to engage in teamwork
- Time management and organisational skills, such as the ability to plan and implement efficient and effective modes of working
- Ability to work independently These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies : 1 achieved through the students’ presentation of data during their final year project, and published research data in seminars, essays, laboratory reports and poster presentations. 2 & 8 are encouraged throughout all years through all aspects of teaching and consolidates during work on the final year project. 3 is built upon through the first year key skills system and subsequently strengthened through laboratory write ups, posters and project reports. 4 students are taught how to use appropriate databases during their first year. 5 addressed through the skills module and web-based tutorials associated with the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) 6 developed through group work in practicals, tutorials, and discussions. 7 addressed via tutorials and also available to students as an online study pack. 8 addressed in the extra mural year research project and final year project work
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September 2008 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September 2009 PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April 2010 PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August 2011 PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August 2012 PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March 2013 PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August 2013 PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June 2014 PAF modified February 2015
19. Programme structure and award requirements (where relevant the information should also differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or nested/exit awards) (a) numbers of introductory, core, compulsory and optional modules to be taken in each year of the programme with related credit values BSc Biochemistry Year 1: 7 compulsory modules (120 Credits). Year 2: 4 compulsory modules (5BBB0230, 5BBB0224, 5BBB0223, 5BBB0209) and EITHER 5BBG020 6 OR 5BBB0216 and 5BBB0208. Students also take up to 45 credits in other modules which may include modules from elsewhere within the School of Bioscience Education and a maximum of one 15 credit language module. OR: Year abroad in an associated institution, equivalent 120 credits (modules approved by Programme Adviser) Year 3. 1 compulsory module (6BBB0333) and either a 15 credit Library Project (6BBB0320/6BBB0321) and 30 credit Molecular Biology Practical Project (6BBB0326) or a 45 credit Extended Research Project in Molecular Science A (6BBB03 70 ) or Extended Research Project in Molecular Science B (6BBB0371). Students must then take optional modules which may include modules from elsewhere within the School of Bioscience Education and a maximum of one 15 credit language module, sufficient to make the year total 120 credits. BSc Biochemistry with extra-mural year Year 1: 7 compulsory modules (120 Credits). Year 2: 4 compulsory modules (5BBB0230, 5BBB0224, 5BBB0223, 5BBB0209) and EITHER 5BBG020 6 OR 5BBB0216 and 5BBB0208. Students also take up to 45 credits in other modules which may include modules from elsewhere within the School of Bioscience Education and a maximum of one 15 credit language module. OR: Year abroad in an associated institution, equivalent 120 credits (modules approved by Programme Adviser) Year 3: extra-mural year. 1 core module (60 credits). Final Year: 1 compulsory module (6BBB0333) and either a 15 credit Biochemistry Library
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September 2008 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September 2009 PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April 2010 PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August 2011 PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August 2012 PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March 2013 PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August 2013 PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June 2014 PAF modified February 2015 Project (6BBB0320/6BBB0321) and 30 credit Molecular Biology Practical Project (6BBB0326) or a 45 credit Extended Research Project in Molecular Science A (6BBB03 70 ) or Extended Research Project in Molecular Science B (6BBB371). Students must then take optional modules which may include modules from elsewhere within the School of Bioscience Education and a maximum of one 15 credit language module, sufficient to make the year total 120 credits. (b) range of credit levels permitted within the programme 4,5, (c) maximum number of credits permitted at the lowest level 135 (d) minimum number of credits required at the highest level 90 credits (150 for extra mural year) (e) progression and award requirements (if different from the standard) Standard (f) maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) 45 credits (unless a smaller number is required under the School Board's Policy on condonement). (g) are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3,20.7? Yes (h) other relevant information to explain the programme structure Students are admitted into the first year registered for the BSc Biochemistry, and take the Common First Year. In the second year students must take 5BBB0209 5BBG0205, 5BBB0224, 5BBB0223.and either 5BBG020 6 or 5BBB0216 and 5BBB0208. Optional modules as approved by the Programme Advisor. Students have the option to spend their second year abroad at another institution. Students are able to choose from a list of Institutions that have been approved by Academic Board. Students must select appropriate equivalent compulsory modules at their Exchange university (equal to 120 credits). Marks gained at the overseas institution will not contribute towards the C-Score calculated for the student. In line with the College approved “Credit Transfer” model for the translation of marks attained through study away from College, the candidate will be required to pass modules taken overseas in order to satisfy progression requirements.
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September 2008 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September 2009 PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April 2010 PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August 2011 PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August 2012 PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March 2013 PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August 2013 PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June 2014 PAF modified February 2015 Title Credit level Credit value Status (I, C, O) for each type of programme Progression Assessment BSc BSc with EMY Single Hons Joint honours Major/ minor 4BBY101 3 Biochemistry 4 15 Cp Cp No Written exam, coursework 4BBY1020 Chemistry for the Biosciences 4 15 Cp Cp No Written exam, coursework 4BBY1030 Cell Biology & Neuroscience 4 15 Cp Cp No Written exam, coursework 4BBY1040 Fundamentals of Pharmacology 4 15 Cp Cp No Written exam, coursework 4BBY1050 Skills for Biosciences 4 15 Cp Cp No Written exam, coursework 4BBY1060 Fundamentals of Physiology and Anatomy 4 30 Cp Cp No Written exam, coursework 4BBY1070 Genetics & Molecular Biology 4 15 Cp Cp No Written exam, coursework 5BBB023 0 Gene Cloning & Gene Expression A 5 15 Cp Cp No Written exam; coursework 5BBG0201 Gene Cloning & Gene Expression B 5 15 O* O* No Coursework 5BBB0216 Human and Molecular Genetics A 5 15 O* O* No Written exam; coursework 5BBB0208 Experimental Biochemistry 5 15 O* O* No Coursework 5BBB0223 Metabolism 5 15 Cp Cp No Written exam; coursework 5BBB0224 Protein Structure and Function 5 15 Cp Cp No Written exam; coursework 5BBY 0 201 Cell Biology A 5 15 Cp Cp No Written exam; coursework Up to 45 credits within the School 5 15,30 O O No Various Modules outside the School - ALL 4,5 15 O O No Various 6BBB0338 Biochemistry Extra-mural year dissertation 6 60 N/A# Cr Yes Dissertation 6BBB0320/6BBB0321 Biochemistry Library project 6 15 O** O** No Project
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September 2008 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September 2009 PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April 2010 PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August 2011 PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August 2012 PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March 2013 PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August 2013 PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June 2014 PAF modified February 2015 6BBB0326 Molecular Biology Practical Project 6 30 O** O** No Project 6BBB03 70 Extended Research Project in Molecular Sciences A 6 45 O** O** No Project, Oral 6BBB03 71 Extended Research Project in Molecular Sciences B 6 45 O** O** No Project, Oral 6BBB0333 Protein Structure and Design 6 15 Cp Cp No Written exam; coursework Up to 75 credits within the School 6 15,30,45 O O No Various Modern Language 4,5 15 O O No Various *Students must take either 5BBG0201 or 5BBB0216 and 5BBB0208. ** Students must take either Extended Research Project in Molecular Sciences or Biochemistry Library Project and Molecular Biology Practical Project
Students only taking the extra-mural year
programme. In particular, it has prompted closer working with IT to ensure that subject resources
- PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April
- PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September
- PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September
- PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April
- PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August
- PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February
- PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August
- PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August
- PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March
- PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August
- PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June
- PAF modified February
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 18 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2008/9 by QA&AA: 19th September 2008 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd September 2009 PAF Modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 15 April 2010 PAF finalised for 2011/12: 23 August 2011 PAF modified re: programme table: 17 February 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards, progression rules and module table: 22 August 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 22 August 2012 PAF modified re: year three project: 4 March 2013 PAF modified re: programme structure: 8 August 2013 PAF modified re: Cell Biology change: June 2014 PAF modified February 2015
PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 2 – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Not all of the information in this section will be relevant for all programmes and for some programmes this section will not be relevant at all
1. Programme name BSc Biochemistry/BSc Biochemistry with Extra-Mural Year 2. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of London has the necessary approval been sought from Academic Board? Yes No Not applicable Please attach a copy of the request to Academic Board 3. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic N/A Which is the lead department and/or School? 4. If the programme involves time outside the College longer than a term, please indicate how the time will be spent, the length of time out and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of the programme N/A Year abroad Year in employment Placement Other (please specify) Time spent …………one academic year…………… optional ………………………. X X X
