Department of Chemistry Programme Catalogue 2022/3
USCH-AFM05: MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery
Leading to the award of MASTER OF CHEMISTRY IN CHEMISTRY FOR DRUG DISCOVERY
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
Normal course duration: 4 Years
[Page last updated: 09 September 2022]
Applicable NFAAR appendices: | Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 15; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 16
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28 |
Approved exemptions: | Yes - see NFAAR documentation for further details |
Coexistent Masters course?: | Yes |
DAPS and exit awards: | USCH-AFB07: BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery
USCH-AFL07: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USCH-AFC07: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: Yes; Year 2: Yes; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: Yes; |
NFAAR version applicable: | NFAAR-UG |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 16%
Part 2 Stage 3: 34%
Part 3 Stage 4: 50% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH10133 | Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table | 12 Credits |
| CH10135 | Fundamentals of organic chemistry | 12 Credits |
| CH10137 | From molecules to materials | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH10009 | Foundation chemistry laboratory | 6 Credits |
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH10191 | Chemistry of the cell | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH10193 | General practical chemistry | 6 Credits |
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH10192 | The chemistry of physiology and drug properties | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH20020 | Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2 | 3 Credits |
| CH20021 | Organic chemistry laboratory 2 | 3 Credits |
| CH20023 | Computational chemistry laboratory | 3 Credits |
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH20147 | Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity | 12 Credits |
| CH20149 | Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy | 12 Credits |
| CH20151 | Principles of physical chemistry | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH20195 | Analytical chemistry | 6 Credits |
Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
- Students will be assigned to this unit in either Semester 1 or Semester 2
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Unit Code | Title | |
| CH20022 | Physical chemistry laboratory 2 | 3 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH20160 | Major therapeutic areas | 6 Credits |
Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
- Students will be assigned to this unit in either Semester 1 or Semester 2
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Unit Code | Title | |
| CH20022 | Physical chemistry laboratory 2 | 3 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.
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| Students must select 18 credits from the options available in Year 3 of this programme. |
Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH30189 | General chemistry | 3 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH30043 | Advanced practical chemistry | 6 Credits |
| CH30050 | The chemical literature | 6 Credits |
| CH30098 | Techniques in drug discovery | 3 Credits |
| CH30128 | Topics in organic chemistry I | 3 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
| NB. Students must select at least one unit from CH30127 & CH30129. |
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH30127 | Topics in inorganic chemistry I | 3 Credits |
| CH30129 | Topics in physical chemistry I | 3 Credits |
| CH30204 | Analytical chemistry in context | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH30037 | Synthesis of medicinal compounds | 3 Credits |
| CH30063 | Chemistry project | 12 Credits |
| CH30065 | Biosynthesis & biotransformations | 3 Credits |
| CH30219 | Organic and inorganic aspects of homogeneous catalysis | 3 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH30039 | Computational chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CH30086 | Inorganic chemistry in biological systems | 3 Credits |
| CH30157 | Chemistry of functional materials | 3 Credits |
| CH30162 | Advanced organometallic chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CH30211 | Chemistry beyond the molecule | 3 Credits |
| CH30212 | Contemporary main group chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CH30220 | Chemical thermodynamics in context | 3 Credits |
| CH30221 | Sustainable chemistry in context | 3 Credits |
| CH30224 | Physical chemistry of food science | 3 Credits |
| CH30230 | DNA in the modern world | 3 Credits |
| CH30231 | Porous materials | 3 Credits |
| CH30236 | Organic functional materials and devices | 3 Credits |
| PA40155 | Research topics in natural products | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH40167 | Advanced chemistry research | 30 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH40155 | Advanced structural methods | 3 Credits |
| CH40206 | Topics in organic chemistry II | 3 Credits |
| CH40209 | Blockbuster drugs | 3 Credits |
| CH40242 | Preparation for chemistry research | 15 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH40205 | Topics in inorganic chemistry II | 3 Credits |
| CH40207 | Topics in physical chemistry II | 3 Credits |
| CH40208 | Topics in computational chemistry | 3 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CH40210 | Future of drug discovery | 3 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.
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Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list