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Programmes in Natural Sciences 2022/3


UXXX-AAB02: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Environmental Science with Chemistry stream) with Study year abroad

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required.

  

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]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • 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. Two Chemistry units from blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3;
  2. All units in block Ls1.1;
  3. At least one block from Biochemistry block BC1.1, Biology blocks B1.1 & B1.2, and Pharmacology block Pc1.1 (note that you may not take biochemistry and biology blocks together);
  4. One further free option if you have only chosen one block above.

    Units which must be taken within this subject stream

    Compulsory skills unit (Designated Essential Unit)

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY XX10238 Skills for Natural Scientists I credits       [equivalent to 0 CATS credits]

    Two Chemistry units to be selected from this list (blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3)

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY CH10133 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
    AY CH10135 Fundamentals of organic chemistry12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
    AY CH10137 From molecules to materials12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]

    Compulsory unit for Life Sciences block Ls1.1

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY BB10264 Cell biology12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS 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]
    S2 MA10202 Modelling the dynamics of life 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


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


    Optional units: Pharmacology block PC1.1

    NB. Students taking this unit in Year 1 may transfer to a stream with Pharmacology as a major or minor subject in Year 2 if they wish.

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


    Optional units: Biochemistry block BC1.1

    NB. This block may not be taken with either Biology block

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY BB10263 Biochemistry12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Biology block B1.1/2

    NB. This block may not be taken with Biochemistry block Bc1.1

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY BB10265 Ecology & evolution12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
    AY BB10266 The life of Earth12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS 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.


    Year 2: Part 2 Stage 2

    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]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
    • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


    Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year:
    1. Two Chemistry units from blocks C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3;
    2. All units in block Env2.1;
    3. At least one block of Science options - Biology (B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4 or B2.5), Biochemistry (BC2.1), or Mathematics (M2.2) (subject to pre-requisites);
    4. One further block of free options - either a further science block or a selection from the non-science block
    Please note:
    • Students taking Biochemistry block BC2.1 may not select Biology block B2.4

    Units which must be taken within this subject stream

    Two Chemistry units to be selected from this list (blocks C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3).
    • You may only select CH20150 from this list if you took CH10135 (block C1.1) in Year 1;
    • You may only select CH20148 from this list if you took CH10133 (block C1.2) in Year 1;
    • You may only select CH20152 from this list if you took CH10137 (block C1.3) in Year 1.

    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]

    Compulsory units for Environmental Sciences block Env2.1

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY XX20239 Introduction to environmental sciences and sustainability12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB20024 The dynamic cell 16 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB20160 The dynamic cell 26 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 development6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB20028 Molecular and cellular neuroscience6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Non science options
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY PS20167 Cognitive neuroscience12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
    S1 ED20003 Education in society6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S1 MN20072 Managing human resources6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 ED20126 Educational psychology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 MN20073 Marketing6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Evolution & Ecology block B2.1

    Students choosing this block must take BB20040 in Semester 1 and either BB20173 or BB20226 in Semester 2

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB20040 Concepts in evolution6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB20173 Behaviour & ecology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB20226 Field course6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Plant Science block B2.2
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB20032 Plant symbiosis & pathology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB20031 Plant biotechnology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Genomics block B2.4
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB20219 Genomics 16 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB20220 Genomics 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Biochemistry block BC2.1
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB20020 Protein structure6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB20018 Enzymology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M2.2
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY XX20231 Mathematical and statistical methods for the life sciences12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


    Optional skills unit
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY XX20251 Skills for Natural Scientists II credits       [equivalent to 0 CATS 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.


    Year 3: Part 2 Stage 3

    Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
    • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
    • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
    • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


    Compulsory study year abroad
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY XX20116 Study year abroad60 credits       [equivalent to 120 CATS 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.


    Year 4: Part 3 Stage 4

    Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
    • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
    • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B) [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) [pdf].
    • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


    Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year:
    1. Environmental sciences dissertation XX30177
    2. Two units in each semester from block Env3
    3. Two blocks of Chemistry units (C3.1, C3.2, & C3.3)
    4. Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of Biology, Biochemistry, Mathematics or non-science options in place of one Chemistry block.
    5. Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take Director of Studies approved units as an alternative to a maximum of 12 credits during this programme year.

    Units which must be taken within this subject stream

    Environmental Sciences block Env3: Students must select two units in Semester 1 and take both units in Semester 2

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 CE40129 Law, environmental legislation & waste management6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S1 XX30001 Renewable energy6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S1 XX30172 State of the planet6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 XX30213 Global challenges: Water6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 XX30252 The transition to sustainability6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

    Compulsory dissertation unit for Environmental Sciences majors

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    AY XX30177 Environmental sciences dissertation12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Chemistry block C3.1

    Students choosing this block must take all units S1 and 6 credits (two units) in S2.

    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S1 CH30235 Organic chemistry of biomolecules3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S2 CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S2 CH30211 Chemistry beyond the molecule3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S2 CH30230 DNA in the modern world3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Chemistry block C3.2
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S1 CH30203 Radiochemistry3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S2 CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S2 CH30231 Porous materials3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Chemistry block C3.3
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S1 CH30218 Analytical chemistry for natural scientists3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S2 CH30227 Advanced spectroscopic techniques3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
    S2 CH30239 Introduction to computational chemistry for natural scientists3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M3.2
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 MA30047 Mathematical biology 16 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 MA30063 Mathematical biology 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Non science options
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 ED30005 Science education in practice6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S1 MN20074 Digital business innovation6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S1 PS30115 Contemporary educational psychology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 ED30006 Issues in science education6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 MN30076 Business strategy6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 PS30156 Emotion science6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Biochemistry block BC3.1
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB30162 Protein synthesis, folding and turnover6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB40048 Enzymes: mechanisms, evolution and control in integrated biological systems6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Evolution & Ecology 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 genetics6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB30131 Evolution in deep time6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB30132 Sexual conflict6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Plant Science block B3.2
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB30129 Sensory and signalling networks in plants6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB40140 Plant biotechnology & the environment6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Cell Biology block B3.3
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB30045 Cell membranes6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB30161 Developmental neurobiology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B3.5
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB30044 Molecular & medical neuroscience6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB30067 Advanced developmental genetics6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


    Optional units: Genomics block B3.4
    Period
    Unit Code
    Title
    ECTS Credits
    S1 BB30231 Human genomics6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
    S2 BB30169 Concepts in systems biology6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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.