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Programmes in Natural Sciences 2019/0


UXXX-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry with Environmental Science stream)

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 3 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



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

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year:
  1. All units in blocks BC1.1 and Ls1.1;
  2. Two Chemistry blocks;
  3. One further block of free options.

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Biochemistry - blocks BC1.1 and Ls1.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB10006 Cell & molecular biology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 BB10235 Biochemistry 1 for natural sciences6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB10004 Biochemistry 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB10005 Cell biology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M1.2
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 MA10201 Modelling the dynamics of life 16 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MA10202 Modelling the dynamics of life 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Non science options
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PS10086 Mind and behaviour12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 ED10001 Exploring effective learning6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 MN10071 Organisational behaviour6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 ED10002 Learning: Theory & context6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MN10248 Introduction to accounting6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C1.1/2/3

Students must select two units from this list. NB. Selecting two Chemistry units in Year 1 allows a student transfer to a stream with Chemistry as a major or minor subject in Year 2 if they wish.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH10134 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH10136 Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH10138 From molecules to materials for natural scientists12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Pharmacology block PC1.1

NB. Students wishing to continue studying Pharmacology in Year 2 can transfer to a stream with pharmacology as a major or minor subject if they take this unit in Year1.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PA10315 Fundamentals of physiology and pharmacology for Natural Sciences students12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2 onwards

Details of the remaining years of this stream will be published shortly

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.