Assessments and examinations

MSci degrees 

In order to progress from year three to year four, MSci students must gain an overall average of no less than 60% and marks of at least 40% in 2/3 of total credits including all non-compensated units and at least 35% in the remaining 1/3 of credits

The award of a MSci Degree in the School of Biological Sciences involves assessment of first year units (6%) second year units (19% of total), third year units (37.5%) and fourth-year project (37.5%).  For examination purposes, your third year work is divided into 12 units, each contributing 3.125% (total 37.5%) to the final degree marks. The total allocation of marks is as follows: