Programmes in Natural Sciences 2018/9 |
UXXX-AKM02: MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry with Pharmacology stream) with Professional Placement |
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement |
Normal programme duration: 5 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
- UXXX-AKB02: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences with Year long work placement
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible 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. |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 .
- Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 1: - All units in blocks BC1.1, Ls1.1 and Pc1.1
- At least one block of Science options - Chemistry, Environmental Studies and Mathematics
- One further block of free options - either a further science block or a selection from the non-science block
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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] |
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] |
S1 | BB10235 | Biochemistry 1 for natural sciences | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10004 | Biochemistry 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10005 | Cell biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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] |
S2 | CH10226 | Introduction to environmental and sustainable chemistry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | MA10201 | Modelling the dynamics of life 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MA10202 | Modelling the dynamics of life 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PS10086 | Mind and behaviour | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
S1 | ED10001 | Exploring effective learning | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | MN10071 | Organisational behaviour | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | ED10002 | Learning: Theory & context | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MN10248 | Introduction to accounting | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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] |
AY | CH10136 | Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH10138 | From molecules to materials for natural scientists | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 2: - All units in block BC2.1
- 12 credits in each semester from block Pc2
- At least one block from Cell Biology (B2.3) and Developmental Biology & Neuroscience (B2.5)
- One further block of free options if only one of blocks B2.3 and B2.5 was selected above (subject to pre-requisites)
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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] |
S2 | BB20018 | Enzymology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Compulsory units for Pharmacology Pc2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PA20023 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PA20291 | Introduction to practical pharmacology for natural scientists | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | PA20343 | Drug discovery | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA20016 | Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Pharmacology block Pc2 options: 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] |
S2 | PA20351 | Infection and immunity for natural sciences students | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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] |
S2 | BB20160 | The dynamic cell 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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] |
S2 | BB20028 | Molecular and cellular neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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] |
S2 | XX30191 | Sustainability | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PS20167 | Cognitive neuroscience | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
S1 | ED20003 | Education in society | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | MN20072 | Managing human resources | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | ED20126 | Educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MN20073 | Marketing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C2.1/2/3 |
A maximum of two Chemistry units 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.
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Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | CH20148 | Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH20150 | Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH20152 | Principles of physical chemistry (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences 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] |
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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Compulsory placement year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | XX20109 | Industrial placement/ training | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 .
- Part 2 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 4: - All units in block BC3.1
- 12 credits in each semester from block Pc3
- At least one block from Biology blocks B3.2 and B3.3 (subject to pre-requisites)
- One further block of free options if only one of blocks B3.2 and B3.3 was selected above (subject to pre-requisites)
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
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] |
S2 | BB40048 | Enzymes: mechanisms, evolution and control in integrated biological systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Select 12 credits in each semester for Pharmacology block Pc3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PA30142 | Molecular applications in pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PA30214 | Recent advances in drug discovery | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PA30251 | Advanced topics, trends and technologies in pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA30148 | Central nervous system pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA30150 | Cardiovascular pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA30157 | The molecular biology and treatment of cancer | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA30168 | Drug targets in the immune system | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA30169 | Trends in molecular signalling | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA30252 | Pharmacology of regenerative medicine | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30231 | Human genomics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30169 | Concepts in systems biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30045 | Cell membranes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30161 | Systems and developmental neurobiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30128 | Topics in organic chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH30235 | Organic chemistry of biomolecules | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30065 | Biosynthesis & biotransformations | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30211 | Chemistry beyond the molecule | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30127 | Topics in inorganic chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH30203 | Radiochemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30086 | Inorganic chemistry in biological systems | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30231 | Porous materials | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30129 | Topics in physical chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH30218 | Analytical chemistry for natural scientists | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30227 | Advanced spectroscopic techniques | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30239 | Introduction to computational chemistry for natural scientists | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV3.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CE30145 | Environmental management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | XX30172 | State of the planet | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CE40129 | Law, environmental legislation & waste management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | XX30213 | Water cycle and human health | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics block M3.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30025 | Mathematical methods | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | MA30047 | Mathematical biology 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MA30063 | Mathematical biology 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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] |
S1 | MN20074 | Digital business innovation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PS30115 | Contemporary educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | ED30006 | Issues in science education | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MN30076 | Business strategy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PS30156 | Affective neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B); Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B).
- Part 3 Stage 5 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 5: - All units in block BC4.1
- Biochemistry project unit BB40130 in either S1 or S2. Students taking BB40130 in S1 must take either BB40118 or BB40164 in S2 (subject to pre-requisites); students taking BB40130 in S2 must take either BB40102 or BB40071 in S1(subject to pre-requisites)
- 12 credits in each semester from blocks Pc4.1 and Pc4.2
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Semester 2: Select 12 credits for Pharmacology blocks Pc4.1 and Pc4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S2 | PA40157 | The molecular biology and treatment of cancer | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA40159 | Cardiovascular pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA40160 | Central nervous system pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA40162 | Drug targets in the immune system | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA40163 | Trends in molecular signalling | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA40252 | Pharmacology of regenerative medicine | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Select 12 credits for Pharmacology blocks Pc4.1 and Pc4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PA40142 | Molecular applications in pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PA40214 | Recent advances in drug discovery | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PA40288 | Pharmacology dissertation for MSci students | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Students must take one unit in each semester for Biochemistry block Bc4.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40078 | Entrepreneurial biotechnology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | BB40134 | Molecular phylogenetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40139 | Pathogenesis and immune evasion by microbes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Biochemistry Project Option A |
Biochemistry majors must take BB40130 in either S1 or S2. Students who take BB40130 in S1 must select either BB40118 or BB40164 in S2. |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40130 | Research project (MSci) | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40118 | Current topics in gene regulation and cell differentiation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40164 | Modern methods of researching neurodegeneration | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Biochemistry Project Option B |
Biochemistry majors must take BB40130 in either S1 or S2. Students who take BB40130 in S2 must select either BB40102 or BB40082 in S1. |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40082 | Frontiers of neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | BB40102 | Molecular mechanisms of disease | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40130 | Research project (MSci) | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS 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.
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