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Programmes in Natural Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2011/12


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

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:

Students follow one of the 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 can 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 PH10048 must also take PH10052.
  • Students taking BB10012 must also take BB10005 or PA10237.
BB10005 Cell biology 6 Credits
BB10012 Ecology & evolution 1 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 PH10051 must also take PH10053.
  • Students taking BB10205 must also take BB10006 or PA10237.
BB10006 Cell & molecular biology 6 Credits
BB10205 Ecology & evolution 2 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:

Students follow one of the 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

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Optional Units: Select between 12 and 24 Credits from the following list:
  • Students taking PA20016 must also take PA20291 and PA20292.
  • Students taking PH20060 must also take PH20067.
  • Students taking any Physics unit must also take PH20019.
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
PA20291 Introduction to practical pharmacology for natural scientists 3 Credits
PA20292 Immunology & receptor signalling 3 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:
  • Students taking PA20023 must also take PA20293.
  • Students taking PH20061 must also take PH20063.
  • Students taking any Physics unit must also take PH20020.
BB10007 Genetics 6 Credits
BB20041 Field course 6 Credits
BB20160 The dynamic cell 2 6 Credits
BB20173 Behaviour & ecology 6 Credits
MA20202 Modelling the dynamics of life 2 6 Credits
PA20023 Pharmacology of the central nervous system 6 Credits
PA20293 Gene transcription & DNA 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

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • 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 the 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

Year 4

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.

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

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 12 Credits from the following list:
PA30266 Pharmacology of infection & immunity 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4

Optional Units: Select between 24 and 30 Credits from the following list:
  • Students taking CH20146 must also take CH20194.
BB20202 Microbial cells and genomes 6 Credits
BB30072 Biology as a world view 6 Credits
BB30167 Genomes 6 Credits
CE30145 Environmental management 6 Credits
CE40129 Legislation & waste management 6 Credits
CH20146 Symmetry and group theory 3 Credits
CH20194 Liquids and solutions 3 Credits
CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry 6 Credits
CH30185 Drug properties for natural scientists 6 Credits
CH30186 Laboratory chemistry 1 (NS) 6 Credits
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
PA30251 Advanced topics, trends and technologies in pharmacology 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4

Optional Units: Select between 24 and 30 Credits from the following list:
  • Students taking CH30036 must also take CH30065.
  • Students taking CH30064 must also take CH30086.
  • Students taking CH30033 must also take CH30038.
  • Students taking PH30078 must also take PH30079.
  • Students taking PA30148 may not also take PA30252 (and vice versa)
BB30131 Evolution in deep time 6 Credits
BB30132 Sexual conflict 6 Credits
BB30169 Concepts in systems biology 6 Credits
CH30033 Electrochemistry and surfaces 3 Credits
CH30036 Biopolymers 3 Credits
CH30038 Neutron scattering for chemists 3 Credits
CH30064 Supramolecular chemistry 3 Credits
CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations 3 Credits
CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 Credits
CH30187 Laboratory chemistry 2 (NS) 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
PA30148 Central nervous system pharmacology 6 Credits
PA30252 Stem cell biology 6 Credits
PH30025 Mathematical methods 6 Credits
PH30032 Laser physics 6 Credits
PH30078 Magnetism 3 Credits
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 Credits
XX30172 State of the planet 6 Credits
XX30191 Energy and environment 6 Credits

Year 5

Not available in 2011/12

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* 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.