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Department of Chemistry, Programme Catalogue 2012/13

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
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Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year has a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


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 6 Credits
CH10191 Chemistry of the cell 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units
CH10192 The chemistry of physiology and drug properties 6 Credits
CH10193 General practical chemistry 6 Credits

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • 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.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units
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
Designated Essential Units
CH20020 Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
CH20023 Computational chemistry laboratory 3 Credits
CH20160 Major therapeutic areas 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units
CH20021 Organic chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
CH20022 Physical chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
Compulsory Units
CH20195 Analytical chemistry 6 Credits

Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG 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.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units
CH30189 General chemistry 3 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units
CH30043 Advanced practical chemistry 6 Credits
CH30050 The chemical literature 6 Credits
CH30098 Techniques in drug discovery 3 Credits
CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30141 Topics in catalysis for organic synthesis 3 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units
CH30037 Synthesis of medicinal compounds 3 Credits
CH30063 Chemistry project 12 Credits
CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select 12 Credits from the following list:
CH30033 Electrochemistry and surfaces 3 Credits
CH30038 Neutron scattering for chemists 3 Credits
CH30039 Computational chemistry 3 Credits
CH30064 Supramolecular chemistry 3 Credits
CH30068 Physical organic 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
PA40155 Research topics in natural products 6 Credits

Year 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year has a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units
CH40167 Advanced chemistry research 36 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units
CH40155 Advanced structural methods 3 Credits
CH40166 Preparation for chemistry research 18 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
CH40209 Blockbuster drugs 3 Credits
CH40210 Future of drug discovery 3 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be 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.