Department of Chemistry Programme Catalogue 2021/2
USCH-AFM05: MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery
Leading to the award of MASTER OF CHEMISTRY IN CHEMISTRY FOR DRUG DISCOVERY |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
[Page last updated: 20 April 2021]
Possible DAPs for this programme:
- USCH-AFB07: BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme: |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 [pdf].
- Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH10133 | Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
CH10135 | Fundamentals of organic chemistry | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
CH10137 | From molecules to materials | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH10009 | Foundation chemistry laboratory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH10191 | Chemistry of the cell | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH10193 | General practical chemistry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH10192 | The chemistry of physiology and drug properties | 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.
- Exemption: 55% OSA for progression instead of 60%.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 [pdf].
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH20020 | Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2 | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH20021 | Organic chemistry laboratory 2 | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH20023 | Computational chemistry laboratory | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH20147 | Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
CH20149 | Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
CH20151 | Principles of physical chemistry | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH20195 | Analytical chemistry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
- Students will be assigned to this unit in either Semester 1 or Semester 2
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Unit Code | Title | |
CH20022 | Physical chemistry laboratory 2 | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH20160 | Major therapeutic areas | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
- Students will be assigned to this unit in either Semester 1 or Semester 2
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Unit Code | Title | |
CH20022 | Physical chemistry laboratory 2 | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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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Students must select 18 credits from the options available in Year 3 of this programme. |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- This is the penultimate stage of the programme.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 [pdf].
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH30189 | General chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH30043 | Advanced practical chemistry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
CH30050 | The chemical literature | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
CH30098 | Techniques in drug discovery | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30128 | Topics in organic chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: |
NB. Students must select at least one unit from CH30127 & CH30129. |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH30127 | Topics in inorganic chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30129 | Topics in physical chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30204 | Analytical chemistry in context | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH30037 | Synthesis of medicinal compounds | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30063 | Chemistry project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
CH30065 | Biosynthesis & biotransformations | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30219 | Organic and inorganic aspects of homogeneous catalysis | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH30039 | Computational chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30068 | Physical organic chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30086 | Inorganic chemistry in biological systems | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30157 | Chemistry of functional materials | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30162 | Advanced organometallic chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30211 | Chemistry beyond the molecule | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30212 | Contemporary main group chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30220 | Chemical thermodynamics in context | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30221 | Sustainable chemistry in context | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30224 | Physical chemistry of food science | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30230 | DNA in the modern world | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30231 | Porous materials | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH30236 | Organic functional materials and devices | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PA40155 | Research topics in natural products | 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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) [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) [pdf].
- Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH40167 | Advanced chemistry research | 30 credits [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH40155 | Advanced structural methods | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH40206 | Topics in organic chemistry II | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH40209 | Blockbuster drugs | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH40242 | Preparation for chemistry research | 15 credits [equivalent to 30 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH40205 | Topics in inorganic chemistry II | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH40207 | Topics in physical chemistry II | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
CH40208 | Topics in computational chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | |
CH40210 | Future of drug discovery | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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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