Programmes in Natural Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2010/11 |
UXXX-AKM02: MSci (hons) Natural Sciences with Professional Placement |
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Thick Sandwich |
 Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
| Year 1 |
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| Students follow one of eight subject combination schemes which are described in the detailed Guide to Course Selection(pdf). |
Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| Optional Units: Select between 12 and 36 Credits from the following list: |
| A maximum of 24 credits of Chemistry units may be taken.
Students taking PA10238 must also take PA10237. |
| CH10134 | Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences | 12 Credits |
| CH10136 | Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences | 12 Credits |
| CH10138 | From molecules to materials for natural scientists | 12 Credits |
| PA10237 | Introduction to chemical biology and pharmacology | 12 Credits |
| PA10238 | Physiology | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list: |
| MA10103 | Foundation mathematics 1 | 6 Credits |
| PH10007 | Mathematics for scientists 1 | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select between 6 and 18 Credits from the following list: |
| Students taking either Physics unit must also take PH10007.
Students taking BB10012 must also take BB10005 or PA10237. |
| BB10005 | Cell biology | 6 Credits |
| BB10012 | Ecology & evolution | 6 Credits |
| PH10048 | Introduction to quantum physics [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH10052 | Properties of matter [WL] | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list: |
| MA10104 | Foundation mathematics 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH10008 | Mathematics for scientists 2 | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select between 6 and 18 Credits from the following list: |
| Students taking either Physics unit must also take PH10008.
Students taking BB10011 must also take BB10006 or PA10237. |
| BB10006 | Cell & molecular biology | 6 Credits |
| BB10011 | The biosphere | 6 Credits |
| PH10051 | Electricity & magnetism [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH10053 | Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] | 6 Credits |
| Year 2 |
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| Students follow one of eight subject combination schemes which are described in the detailed Guide to Course Selection(pdf). |
Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2 |
| Optional Units: Select between 12 and 36 Credits from the following list: |
| CH20148 | Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity for natural scientists | 12 Credits |
| CH20150 | Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy for natural scientists | 12 Credits |
| CH20152 | Principles of physical chemistry for natural scientists | 12 Credits |
| PA20241 | Cellular & molecular therapeutics | 12 Credits |
| XX20171 | The practice of science: how science works | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
| Optional Units: Select between 12 and 24 Credits from the following list: |
| BB20024 | The dynamic cell 1 | 6 Credits |
| BB20040 | Concepts in evolution | 6 Credits |
| BB20110 | DNA (making, breaking & disease) [for Natural Scientists] | 6 Credits |
| MA20201 | Modelling the dynamics of life 1 | 6 Credits |
| PA20016 | Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology | 6 Credits |
| PH20019 | Mathematics for scientists 3 | 6 Credits |
| PH20060 | Quantum & atomic physics [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH20067 | Thermal physics (WL) | 6 Credits |
| XX20085 | Earth as an ecosystem | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
| Optional Units: Select between 12 and 24 Credits from the following list: |
| BB10007 | Genetics | 6 Credits |
| BB20041 | Field course | 6 Credits |
| BB20160 | The dynamic cell 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA20202 | Modelling the dynamics of life 2 | 6 Credits |
| PA20023 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system | 6 Credits |
| PH20020 | Mathematics for scientists 4 | 6 Credits |
| PH20061 | Electromagnetism 1 [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH20063 | Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] | 6 Credits |
| XX20001 | Renewable energy | 6 Credits |
| Year 3 |
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| Students follow one of eight subject combination schemes which are described in the detailed Guide to Course Selection(pdf). |
Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
| Compulsory Units |
| XX20109 | Industrial placement/ training | 60 Credits |
| Years 4 & 5 |
Not available in 2010/11 |