Thesis part A and B are done in the last two semesters of the Bioinformatics degree program. For full-time students, a nominal three hours per week in the first semester and fifteen hours per week in the second semester are devoted to directed laboratory and research work on an approved course under guidance of members of the academic staff. Usually, the Thesis involves the design and construction of experimental apparatus and/or software, together with appropriate testing and evaluation. For Part A, students are required to present a satisfactory seminar. For Part B, a written thesis must be submitted by the Tuesday of the final week of semester.