Programmes in Natural Sciences 2017/18 |
UXXX-AKM02: MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry with Biology stream) with Professional Placement |
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement |
Normal programme duration: 5 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | Possible exit awards for this programme:
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Natural Sciences students must take units totaling 60 credits in each programme year, usually comprising five blocks of 12 credits each, although some final year projects are worth 18 or 24 credits. Students must choose a major subject stream to follow and must take two blocks of units in this major subject each year. For further information on the structure of the programme, please see the Natural Sciences Course Guide. |
Year 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 1: |
Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Biology Ls1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB10006 | Cell & molecular biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10005 | Cell biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Two units to be selected from this list for Chemistry major (C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | CH10134 | Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH10136 | Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH10138 | From molecules to materials for natural scientists | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | XX10085 | The Earth as an ecosystem | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH10226 | Introduction to environmental and sustainable chemistry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics block M1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | MA10201 | Modelling the dynamics of life 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MA10202 | Modelling the dynamics of life 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PS10086 | Mind and behaviour | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
S1 | ED10001 | Exploring effective learning | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | MN10071 | Organisational behaviour | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | ED10002 | Learning: Theory & context | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MN10248 | Introduction to accounting | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Ecology block B1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB10012 | Ecology & evolution 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10205 | Ecology & evolution 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB10200 | The life of Earth 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10201 | The life of Earth 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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Year 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 2: |
Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Two units to be selected from this list for Chemistry major (C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3). |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | CH20148 | Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH20150 | Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH20152 | Principles of physical chemistry (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20024 | The dynamic cell 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20160 | The dynamic cell 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20149 | Molecular genetics of vertebrate development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20028 | Molecular and cellular neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV2.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | XX20001 | Renewable energy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | XX30191 | Sustainability | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PH20107 | Mathematical methods for physics 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PS20167 | Cognitive neuroscience | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
S1 | ED20003 | Education in society | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | MN20072 | Managing human resources | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | ED20126 | Educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MN20073 | Marketing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Ecology block B2.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB20040 in Semester 1 and either BB20041, BB20226 or BB20173 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20040 | Concepts in evolution | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20041 | Field course (Gower) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20173 | Behaviour & ecology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20226 | Portugal field course | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B2.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20032 | Plant symbiosis & pathology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20031 | Plant biotechnology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Genomics block B2.4 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20219 | Genomics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20220 | Genomics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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Year 3: Part 2 Stage 3 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Compulsory placement year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | XX20109 | Industrial placement/ training | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] |
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Year 4: Part 2 Stage 4 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 4: |
Optional units: Biology block B3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30167 | Genomes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30169 | Concepts in systems biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30045 | Cell membranes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30161 | Systems and developmental neurobiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30128 | Topics in organic chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH30235 | Organic chemistry of biomolecules | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30065 | Biosynthesis & biotransformations | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30211 | Chemistry beyond the molecule | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30127 | Topics in inorganic chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH30203 | Radiochemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30086 | Inorganic chemistry in biological systems | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30231 | Porous materials | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30129 | Topics in physical chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH30218 | Analytical chemistry for natural scientists | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30227 | Advanced spectroscopic techniques | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30239 | Introduction to computational chemistry for natural scientists | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB30208 in Semester 1 and either BB30131 or BB30132 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30208 | Evolutionary quantitative genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30131 | Evolution in deep time | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30132 | Sexual conflict | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.4 |
Students wishing to take the 24 credit research project (CH40165) in their final year must take both units from block C3.4 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30186 | Laboratory chemistry 1 (NS) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30187 | Laboratory chemistry 2 (NS) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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Year 5: Part 3 Stage 5 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 5: |
Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Students must take either CH40165 or CH40196 during this programmme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | CH40165 | Chemistry research 1 | 24 credits [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] |
AY | CH40196 | Chemistry research project (NS12) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C4.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH40098 | Techniques in drug discovery | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH40206 | Topics in organic chemistry II | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40037 | Synthesis of medicinal compounds | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40068 | Physical organic chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH40155 | Advanced structural methods | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH40205 | Topics in inorganic chemistry II | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40162 | Advanced organometallic chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40212 | Contemporary main group chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C4.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH40207 | Topics in physical chemistry II | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH40222 | Advanced theoretical methods | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40158 | Chemistry of functional materials | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40220 | Chemical thermodynamics in context | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B4.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40128 | The evolution of genetic systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | BB40134 | Molecular phylogenetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40117 | Microbial evolution - from the laboratory to nature | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40193 | Sexual conflict | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40195 | Conservation biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40102 | Molecular mechanisms of disease | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40118 | Current topics in gene regulation and cell differentiation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B4.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40082 | Frontiers of neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40164 | Modern methods of researching neurodegeneration | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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