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Programmes in Natural Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2010/11


UXXX-AKM02: MSci (hons) Natural Sciences with Professional Placement

Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Thick Sandwich

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Year 1

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Students follow one of eight subject combination schemes which are described in the detailed Guide to Course Selection(pdf).

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Optional Units: Select between 12 and 36 Credits from the following list:
A maximum of 24 credits of Chemistry units may be taken.
Students taking PA10238 must also take PA10237.
CH10134 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences 12 Credits
CH10136 Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences 12 Credits
CH10138 From molecules to materials for natural scientists 12 Credits
PA10237 Introduction to chemical biology and pharmacology 12 Credits
PA10238 Physiology 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
MA10103 Foundation mathematics 1 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 6 and 18 Credits from the following list:
Students taking either Physics unit must also take PH10007.
Students taking BB10012 must also take BB10005 or PA10237.
BB10005 Cell biology 6 Credits
BB10012 Ecology & evolution 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
MA10104 Foundation mathematics 2 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 6 and 18 Credits from the following list:
Students taking either Physics unit must also take PH10008.
Students taking BB10011 must also take BB10006 or PA10237.
BB10006 Cell & molecular biology 6 Credits
BB10011 The biosphere 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2

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Students follow one of eight subject combination schemes which are described in the detailed Guide to Course Selection(pdf).

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Optional Units: Select between 12 and 36 Credits from the following list:
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
PA20241 Cellular & molecular therapeutics 12 Credits
XX20171 The practice of science: how science works 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Optional Units: Select between 12 and 24 Credits from the following list:
BB20024 The dynamic cell 1 6 Credits
BB20040 Concepts in evolution 6 Credits
BB20110 DNA (making, breaking & disease) [for Natural Scientists] 6 Credits
MA20201 Modelling the dynamics of life 1 6 Credits
PA20016 Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20067 Thermal physics (WL) 6 Credits
XX20085 Earth as an ecosystem 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Optional Units: Select between 12 and 24 Credits from the following list:
BB10007 Genetics 6 Credits
BB20041 Field course 6 Credits
BB20160 The dynamic cell 2 6 Credits
MA20202 Modelling the dynamics of life 2 6 Credits
PA20023 Pharmacology of the central nervous system 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetism 1 [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] 6 Credits
XX20001 Renewable energy 6 Credits

Year 3

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  • Placement Type: Standard.
  • This programme year has a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 19 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 20 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.

Students follow one of eight subject combination schemes which are described in the detailed Guide to Course Selection(pdf).

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units
XX20109 Industrial placement/ training 60 Credits

Years 4 & 5

Not available in 2010/11