Programme structure: Engineering Biology (PhD) - what's running in 2025/26

Please note: Programme and unit information may change as the relevant academic field develops. We may also make changes to the structure of programmes and assessments to improve the student experience.

    What do the Levels represent?

    What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?

    If you are selecting optional units, ensure that you have a balanced workload through the year.

  • Year 1 (2025/26)

The maximum period of study for full-time students is 4 years. This catalogue only shows the taught units on the programme and may not show all years of study.

Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Engineering Biology Design Across Scales: From Biomolecules to Cells SEMTM0002 20 Mandatory TB-1
Innovation in Engineering Biology SEMTM0003 20 Mandatory TB-2
Advanced Engineering Biology Topics and Techniques SEMTM0004 20 Mandatory TB-1
Engineering Biology Research Project 1 SEMTM0005 60 Mandatory TB-2
Engineering Biology Research Project 2 SEMTM0006 60 Mandatory AYEAR
MRes   180    

Progression/award requirements

The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.

The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.

Exit awards

It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.