Programming for Life Sciences (C7147)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

Develop computer coding skills with Python, a modern computer language used widely in Life Sciences research and beyond. On this module, you’ll learn how write code to handle, analyse and visualise research data.

You’ll cover:

  • the basics of Python
  • a range of key Python libraries used in Life Sciences research
  • how to develop your coding skills by writing interactive computer programs.

Teaching

20%: Lecture
80%: Practical (Workshop)

Assessment

100%: Coursework (Portfolio, Test)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 28 hours of contact time and about 122 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: