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Department of Chemistry, Programme Catalogue 2017/18

TSCH-AFM04: MSc Chemistry for Drug Discovery

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY FOR DRUG DISCOVERY

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: 40%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH50100 Postgraduate training module 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH50102 Advanced group work in practical chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH50198 Chemistry of the cell 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 9 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH40098 Techniques in drug discovery 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH40206 Topics in organic chemistry II 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH40209 Blockbuster drugs 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20160 Major therapeutic areas 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH40210 Future of drug discovery 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH50199 The chemistry of physiology and drug properties 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH50200 Preparation for research project 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 9 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH40037 Synthesis of medicinal compounds 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH40068 Physical organic chemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH40086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH40211 Chemistry beyond the molecule 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH40219 Organic and inorganic aspects of homogeneous catalysis 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH40230 DNA in the modern world 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA40155 Research topics in natural products 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH50201 Masters research project 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is 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.
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