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Department of Chemistry, Programme Catalogue 2010/11


USCH-AFM07: MSci (hons) Chemistry with Management

Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY WITH MANAGEMENT

Mode of attendance: Full-time

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Year 1

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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units
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
CH10009 Foundation chemistry laboratory 3 Credits
MN10070 Business economics 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units
CH10010 Inorganic chemistry laboratory 1 3 Credits
CH10011 Organic chemistry laboratory 1 3 Credits
CH10012 Physical chemistry laboratory 1 3 Credits
MN10248 Introduction to business accounting 6 Credits

Year 2

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  • This programme year has a DAP.
  • Exemption: 55% OSA for progression instead of 60%.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units
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

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
MN20072 Managing human resources 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units
MN20073 Marketing 6 Credits
MN20445 Corporate responsibility: principles and perspectives 6 Credits

Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR assessment regulations:

  • This programme year has a DAP.
  • This is the penultimate stage of the programme.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units
CH30189 General chemistry 3 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units
CH30043 Advanced practical chemistry 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry 6 Credits
CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry 6 Credits
CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 9 and 21 Credits from the following list:
Students may take no more than 12 level 2 credits throughout this year.
CH20145 Environmental chemistry 3 Credits
CH20146 Symmetry and group theory 3 Credits
MN30028 Thinking about sustainability 6 Credits
MN30036 Brand communication 6 Credits
MN30040 European integration studies 1 6 Credits
MN30050 Supply management 6 Credits
MN30067 Treasury management 6 Credits
MN30105 Consumer behaviour 6 Credits
MN30474 Management consulting: theory and practice 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units
CH30063 Chemistry project 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 12 and 24 Credits from the following list:
CH20156 Advanced physical chemistry 6 Credits
CH30036 Biopolymers 3 Credits
CH30064 Supramolecular chemistry 3 Credits
CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 Credits
CH30157 Chemistry of functional materials 3 Credits
MN30050 Supply management 6 Credits
MN30054 Strategy & human resource management 6 Credits
MN30059 European integration studies 2 6 Credits
MN30076 Business strategy 6 Credits
MN30222 Innovation, industrialisation & international competitiveness 6 Credits
MN30271 Information system development 6 Credits
MN30371 Economic governance, competitiveness and policy 6 Credits
MN30372 Ethical issues in marketing 6 Credits
MN30400 Comparative business and strategy: China and India 6 Credits
MN30448 Business & the natural environment 6 Credits

Year 4

Not available in 2010/11