Programmes in Natural Sciences 2019/0 |
UXXX-AFM01: MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology with Chemistry stream) |
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme: 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 during this programme year: - Two all-year Chemistry units
- All units in block Ls1.1
- Either both units in Ecology block B1.1 or both in Plant Science block B1.2
- One block of free options.
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Biology Ls1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB10006 | Cell & molecular biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10005 | Cell biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Two units to be selected from this list for Chemistry major (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] |
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: Ecology block B1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB10012 | Ecology & evolution 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10205 | Ecology & evolution 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB10200 | The life of Earth 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10201 | The life of Earth 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Pharmacology block 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] |
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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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 during this programme year: - Two all-year Chemistry units;
- Two blocks from: Ecology block B2.1, Plant Science block B2.2, Cell Biology block B2.3, Genomics B2.4 or Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5 (subject to pre-requisites);
- One further block of free options (subject to pre-requisites).
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Two units to be selected from this list for Chemistry major (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: Cell Biology block B2.3 |
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 |
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: Ecology block B2.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB20040 in Semester 1 and either BB20041, BB20226 or BB20173 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20040 | Concepts in evolution | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20041 | Field course (Gower) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20173 | Behaviour & ecology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20226 | Portugal field course | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B2.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20032 | Plant symbiosis & pathology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20031 | Plant biotechnology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Genomics block B2.4 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20219 | Genomics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20220 | Genomics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 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] |
Optional units: Pharmacology block PC2.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PA20023 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PA20016 | Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology | 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 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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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 3 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - Two blocks of Chemistry units (C3.1, C3.2, & C3.3)
- At least two blocks of Biology options (B3.1, B3.2, B3.3, B3.4 and B3.5) (subject to pre-requisites)
- One further block of free options (subject to pre-requisites).
- Director of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take Director of Studies approved units as an alternative to a maximum of 12 credits during this programme year.
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Optional units: Chemistry block C3.1 |
Students choosing this block must take all units S1 and 6 credits (two units) in S2. |
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] |
S2 | CH30230 | DNA in the modern world | 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 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] |
Optional units: Pharmacology block PC3 |
Students taking Pharmacology on this stream must select six credits in each semester |
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: Ecology block B3.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB30208 in Semester 1 and either BB30131 or BB30132 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30208 | Evolutionary quantitative genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30131 | Evolution in deep time | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30132 | Sexual conflict | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30129 | Sensory and signalling networks in plants | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40140 | Plant biotechnology & the environment | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell 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: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B3.5 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30044 | Molecular & medical neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30067 | Advanced developmental genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Genomics block B3.4 |
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] |
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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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 4 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - Biology project unit BB40130 in either S1 or S2;
- Two blocks of Biology options (B4.1, B4.2, B4.3, B4.4 and B4.5) (subject to pre-requisites), dropping six credits from one of the biology blocks in the semester in which BB40130 is taken;
- Two blocks of Chemistry units (C4.1, C4.2, & C4.3);
- Director of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take Director of Studies approved units as an alternative to a maximum of 12 credits during this programme year.
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Biology majors must take BB40130 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40130 | Research project (MSci) | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40130 | Research project (MSci) | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C4.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH40098 | Techniques in drug discovery | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH40206 | Topics in organic chemistry II | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40037 | Synthesis of medicinal compounds | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40068 | Physical organic chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH40155 | Advanced structural methods | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH40205 | Topics in inorganic chemistry II | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40162 | Advanced organometallic chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40212 | Contemporary main group chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C4.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH40207 | Topics in physical chemistry II | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH40222 | Advanced theoretical methods | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40158 | Chemistry of functional materials | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH40220 | Chemical thermodynamics in context | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B4.5 |
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] |
S1 | BB40124 | Human developmental disorders | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40164 | Modern methods of researching neurodegeneration | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Genomics block B4.4 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40134 | Molecular phylogenetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40117 | Microbial evolution - from the laboratory to nature | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell Biology block B4.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40102 | Molecular mechanisms of disease | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40118 | Current topics in gene regulation and cell differentiation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40125 | Plant reproductive biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40133 | Plant responses to abiotic stress | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Ecology block B4.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB40128 | The evolution of genetic systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | BB40134 | Molecular phylogenetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40117 | Microbial evolution - from the laboratory to nature | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40193 | Sexual conflict | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40195 | Conservation biology | 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 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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