Programmes in Natural Sciences 2020/1 |
UXXX-AKM02: MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology with Physics 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-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences
- 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: - Laboratory and skills endorsement unit XX10238
- All units in blocks Ls1.1, P1.1, P1.2 and M1.1
- Either BB10265 in Ecology block B1.1 or BB10266 in Plant Sciences block B1.2.
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory skills unit (Designated Essential Unit) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | XX10238 | Laboratory and skills endorsement | 0 credits [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] |
Compulsory units for Biology Ls1.1, Physics blocks P1.1 and P1.2, and Maths for Scientists block M1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | BB10264 | Cell biology | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | PH10007 | Mathematical methods for physics 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH10002 | Properties of matter | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH10005 | Vibrations, waves & optics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH10001 | Introduction to quantum physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH10006 | Electricity & magnetism | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B1.1/2 |
One unit must be selected from this list: either Ecology option BB10265 or Plant Science option BB10266. |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | BB10265 | Ecology & evolution | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | BB10266 | The life of Earth | 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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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 blocks M2.1, P2.1 and P2.2
- Two blocks from: Ecology block B2.1, Plant Science block B2.2, Molecular Biology block 2.3, Genomics block B2.4 and Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5 (subject to pre-requisites)
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Mathematics block M2.1 and Physics block P2.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PH20107 | Mathematical methods for physics 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH20060 | Quantum & atomic physics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH20067 | Thermal physics (WL) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH20061 | Electromagnetism 1 [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH20063 | Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 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: Ecology block B2.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB20040 in Semester 1 and either BB20173 or BB20226 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20040 | Concepts in evolution | 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] |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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 in Year 3: - PH30030 and PH30077 plus six credits of optional units in each semester from Physics block P3.1;
- Either Mathematics block M3.1 or Environmental Sciences block Env2.1;
- Two Biology blocks (B3.1, B3.2, B3.3, B3.4 and B3.5) (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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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for block P3.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Select 6 credits in each semester for block P3.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH20018 | Programming skills | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30098 | Networks | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV2.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | XX20239 | Introduction to environmental sciences and sustainability | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 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: 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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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 during this programme year: - Biology project unit BB40130 in either S1 or S2;
- All units from Physics block P4.1;
- 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.
- 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 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S2 | PH40084 | Advanced quantum theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH40085 | Nanoscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH40086 | Photonics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Compulsory units for Physics blocks P4.1 & P4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PH40024 | Contemporary physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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: 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] |
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 |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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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