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Programmes in Natural Sciences 2018/9


UXXX-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Pharmacology with Biochemistry stream)

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 3 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
 

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Natural Sciences students must take units totaling 60 credits in each programme year, usually comprising five blocks of 12 credits each, although some final year projects are worth 18 or 24 credits. Students must choose a major subject stream to follow and must take two blocks of units in this major subject each year. For further information on the structure of the programme, please see the Natural Sciences Course Guide.

Year 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • 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


Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 1:
  1. All units in blocks BC1.1, Ls1.1 and Pc1.1
  2. At least one block of Science options - Chemistry, Environmental Studies and Mathematics
  3. One further block of free options - either a further science block or a selection from the non-science block

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory unit for Pharmacology (Pc1.1)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PA10315 Fundamentals of physiology and pharmacology for Natural Sciences students 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory units for Biochemistry (BC1.1 & Ls1.1)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB10006 Cell & molecular biology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 BB10235 Biochemistry 1 for natural sciences 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB10004 Biochemistry 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB10005 Cell biology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV1.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 XX10085 The Earth as an ecosystem 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH10226 Introduction to environmental and sustainable chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Mathematics block M1.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 MA10201 Modelling the dynamics of life 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MA10202 Modelling the dynamics of life 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Non science options

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 ED10001 Exploring effective learning 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 ED10002 Learning: Theory & context 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MN10248 Introduction to accounting 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C1.1/2/3

A maximum of two units may be selected from this list (blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH10134 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH10136 Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH10138 From molecules to materials for natural scientists 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • 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 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 2:
  1. All units in Biochemistry block BC2.1
  2. 12 credits in each semester from Pharmacology block Pc2
  3. At least one block from Cell Biology (B2.3) and Developmental Biology & Neuroscience (B2.5)
  4. One further block of free options if only one of blocks B2.3 and B2.5 was selected above (subject to pre-requisites)

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Biochemistry BC2.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB20020 Protein structure 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB20018 Enzymology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory units for Pharmacology block Pc2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 PA20023 Pharmacology of the central nervous system 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PA20291 Introduction to practical pharmacology for natural scientists 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PA20343 Drug discovery 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PA20016 Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Pharmacology block Pc2 options: You must select 6 credits from this list

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S2 PA20348 Experimental pharmacology for natural sciences 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PA20351 Infection and immunity for natural sciences students 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3

Students on this stream must select at least one block from B2.3 (Cell Biology) and B2.5 (Developmental Biology & Neuroscience)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB20024 The dynamic cell 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB20160 The dynamic cell 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5

Students on this stream must select at least one block from B2.3 (Cell Biology) and B2.5 (Developmental Biology & Neuroscience)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB20149 Molecular genetics of vertebrate development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB20028 Molecular and cellular neuroscience 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV2.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 XX20001 Renewable energy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 XX30191 Sustainability 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Non science options

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PS20167 Cognitive neuroscience 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 ED20003 Education in society 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 MN20072 Managing human resources 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 ED20126 Educational psychology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MN20073 Marketing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C2.1/2/3

A maximum of one Chemistry unit may be selected from this list (C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3).
  • You may only select CH20150 from this list if you took CH10136 (block C1.1) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20148 from this list if you took CH10134 (block C1.2) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20152 from this list if you took CH10138 (block C1.3) in Year 1.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH20148 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity (NS/CwM) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH20150 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy (NS/CwM) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH20152 Principles of physical chemistry (NS/CwM) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Mathematics block M2.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY XX20231 Mathematical and statistical methods for the life sciences 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3: Part 3 Stage 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 3:
  1. Pharmacology dissertation unit PA30222
  2. All units in Biochemistry block BC3.1
  3. 12 credits in each semester from Pharmacology block Pc3
  4. Either all units in block B3.2 or all in block B3.3 (subject to pre-requisites)
  5. Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of non-science options in place of either B3.2 or B3.3.

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory dissertation unit for Pharmacology majors

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PA30222 Pharmacology dissertation for Natural Sciences 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory units for Biochemistry block Bc3.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB30162 Protein synthesis, folding and turnover 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB40048 Enzymes: mechanisms, evolution and control in integrated biological systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Non science options

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 ED30005 Science education in practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 MN20074 Digital business innovation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PS30115 Contemporary educational psychology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 ED30006 Issues in science education 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 MN30076 Business strategy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PS30156 Affective neuroscience 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Cell Biology block B3.3

You must take either both units in Block B3.3 or both in Block B3.5 (subject to pre-requisites)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB30045 Cell membranes 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB30161 Systems and developmental neurobiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B3.5

You must take either both units in Block B3.3 or both in Block B3.5 (subject to pre-requisites)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB30044 Molecular & medical neuroscience 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 BB30067 Advanced developmental genetics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Pharmacology block Pc3: Select 12 credits in each semester

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 PA30142 Molecular applications in pharmacology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PA30214 Recent advances in drug discovery 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PA30251 Advanced topics, trends and technologies in pharmacology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PA30148 Central nervous system pharmacology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PA30150 Cardiovascular pharmacology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PA30157 The molecular biology and treatment of cancer 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PA30168 Drug targets in the immune system 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PA30169 Trends in molecular signalling 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PA30252 Pharmacology of regenerative medicine 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.