Programme Specification for the 2025/6 academic year
BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (Human Genomics)
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (Human Genomics) | Programme code | UFS3EMSBIO02 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Part Time |
Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
Please note - this programme code is for the Human Genomics pathway within the main BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences programme.
For full programme details please refer to the core BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences programme specification:
- You can search by programme code: UFS3EMSEMS01
- or follow this link to the BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences programme specification: https://ipams.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/descriptions/view/progDescId/54192
For the BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (Human Genomics) pathway specific modules please see section Programme Modules here.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (Human Genomics) Pathway
Stage 1 – same as Stage 1 of the core BSC (Hons) Medical Sciences programme
Stage 1
Stage 1 – same as Stage 1 of the core BSC (Hons) Medical Sciences programme
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC1005 | Integrated Human Physiology | 30 | No |
| CSC1004 | Fundamental Skills for Medical Scientists | 30 | No |
| BIO1332 | Biochemistry | 15 | No |
| BIO1334 | Genetics | 15 | No |
| BIO1337 | Microbiology | 15 | No |
| BIO1339 | Cells | 15 | No |
Stage 2
If you wish to pursue the BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (Human Genomics) Pathway, you are required to take 75 credits of compulsory modules.
A further 45 credits should be selected from the optional modules listed below to a total of 120 credits. If you wish to enhance the depth of your knowledge and skills in the specialism of Medical Genetics, you may wish to consider optional modules BIO2089 (Molecular Biology of the Gene) and/or BIO2092 (Genomics and Introductory Bioinformatics) at Stage Two.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC2004 | Medical Genetics (in third year for p/t students) | 15 | No |
| CSC2012 | Disease, Diagnostics and Therapeutics (in third year for p/t students) | 30 | No |
| CSC2023 | Experimental Design and Statistics (in fourth year for p/t students) | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
a You may only take one of these three optional modules: CSC2025 Decolonising Medicine, CSC2026 The Biology of Cancer and NEU1006 Introduction to Neuroscience.
b You may only take one of these four optional modules: CSC2005 Introduction to Pharmacology, BIO2101 Advanced Microbiology, CSC2020 Coding for Medical Scientists and BIO2089 Molecular Biology of the Gene.
c You may only take one of these two optional modules: CSC2027 Experimental Pharmacology and BIO2092 Genomics and Introductory Bioinformatics.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO2089 | Molecular Biology of the Gene (See note b) | 15 | No |
| BIO2092 | Genomics and Introductory Bioinformatics (See note c) | 15 | No |
| BIO2101 | Advanced Microbiology (See note b) | 15 | No |
| CSC2005 | Introduction to Pharmacology (See note b) | 15 | No |
| CSC2020 | Coding for Medical Scientists (See note b) | 15 | No |
| CSC2025 | Decolonising Medicine, An Introduction (See note a) | 15 | No |
| CSC2026 | The Biology of Cancer (See note a) | 15 | No |
| CSC2027 | Experimental Pharmacology (See note c) | 15 | No |
| NEU1006 | Introduction to Neuroscience (See note a) | 15 | No |
Stage 3
If you wish to continue on the Human Genomics pathway, you are required to complete 120 credits at Stage 3, made up of 45 credits of compulsory modules, including the 15 credit compulsory pathway module CSC3009 (Pharmacogenomics); you must take 45 credits from CSC3029 and, at least 15 credits must be selected from the pathway-specific optional modules CSC3030 (New Therapeutic Targets in Cancer) and BIO3092 (Bioinformatics). The remaining 15 credits may be chosen from the optional modules from the table below. Enrolment on optional modules will be conditional on your having completed any required prerequisite modules at Stages Two.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC3019 | Translational Medical Science (in fifth year for p/t students) | 30 | No |
| CSC3009 | Pharmacogenomics (in fifth year for p/t students) | 15 | No |
| CSC3029 | Medical Sciences Research Project (in sixth year for p/t students) | 45 | Yes |
Optional Modules
a You may only take one of these two optional modules: CSC3018 Health Economics and BIO3086 Cell Biology of Disease.
b You may only take one of these two optional modules: CSC3030 New Therapeutic Targets in Cancer and BIO3041 Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry .
c You may only take one of these three optional modules: CSC3010 Rational Drug Design, CSC3021 Rehabilitation Science and BIO3092 Bioinformatics.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO3092 | Bioinformatics (See note c) | 15 | No |
| CSC3030 | New Therapeutic Targets in Cancer (See note b) | 15 | No |
| BIO3041 | Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry (See note b) | 15 | No |
| BIO3086 | Cell Biology of Disease (See note a) | 15 | No |
| CSC3010 | Rational Drug Design (See note c) | 15 | No |
| CSC3018 | Health Economics (See note a) | 15 | No |
| NEU3028 | Science Communication | 15 | No |
| CSC3021 | Rehabilitation Science (See note c) | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (Human Genomics)
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision | 17/06/2024 |
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