D. Assessments and examinations – L3 MSci

Assessments and examinations

MSci degrees and MNeuro students registered from September 2015

In order to progress from year three to year four, MSci/MNeuro 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/MNeuro 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:

First year	6%
Second year:	19%
Final year:
Special Programme Problem/Essay papers	6.25% (2 units = 20 credits)
Lecture units	15.625% (5 units = 50 credits)
BIOL33001, BIOL33011, BIOL33012 & BIOL33021	15.625% (5 units = 50 credits)
Fourth Year	37.5%