Programmes in Natural Sciences 2019/0 |
UXXX-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry with Environmental Science stream) |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 3 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
- This programme has no possible DAPs
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Possible exit awards for this programme:
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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 is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - 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 during this programme year: - All units in blocks BC1.1 and Ls1.1;
- Two Chemistry blocks;
- One further block of free options.
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Biochemistry - blocks BC1.1 and 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: 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 |
Students must select two units from this list. NB. Selecting two Chemistry units in Year 1 allows a student transfer to a stream with Chemistry as a major or minor subject in Year 2 if they wish. |
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]  |
Optional units: Pharmacology block PC1.1 |
NB. Students wishing to continue studying Pharmacology in Year 2 can transfer to a stream with pharmacology as a major or minor subject if they take this unit in Year1. |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PA10315 | Fundamentals of physiology and pharmacology for Natural Sciences students | 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 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 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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Details of the remaining years of this stream will be published shortly |
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 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 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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