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Department of Chemistry, Programme Catalogue 2012/13

USCH-AFB07: BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 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 does not have a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 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 does not have 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.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% 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 does not have 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 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification

Students who achieve an OSA of 60% or better, and who have taken an appropriate selection of units, in stage 3 of this programme may be permitted to transfer to the final year of the MChem Chemistry for Drug Discovery. If you would like to be considered for transfer to the MChem at the end of this year, please contact your Director of Studies for advice BEFORE selecting your optional units.

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units
CH30189 General chemistry 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30159 or both CH30050 and CH30063 during this year of the programme.
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
CH30144 Dissertation 18 Credits
CH30159 University ambassadors scheme: science 18 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units
CH30043 Advanced practical chemistry 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
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30159 or both CH30050 and CH30063 during this year of the programme.
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
CH30050 The chemical literature 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units
CH30037 Synthesis of medicinal compounds 3 Credits
CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations 3 Credits
CH30209 Blockbuster drugs 3 Credits
CH30210 Future of drug discovery 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 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
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30159 or both CH30050 and CH30063 during this year of the programme.
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
CH30063 Chemistry project 12 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.