Programmes in Natural Sciences 2021/2 |
UXXX-AFM01: MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Physics 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 [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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Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - Two all-year Chemistry units
- All units in blocks P1.1 and M1.1
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory skills unit (Designated Essential Unit) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| AY | XX10238 | Skills for Natural Scientists I | credits [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] |
Compulsory units for Mathematics for Scientists block M1.1 and Physics block P1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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] |
Two units to be selected from this list for Chemistry major (C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| AY | CH10133 | Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | CH10135 | Fundamentals of organic chemistry | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | CH10137 | From molecules to materials | 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 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 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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Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - Two all-year Chemistry units
- All units in blocks P2.1 and M2.1
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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 | |
| 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] |
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 CH10135 (block C1.1) in Year 1;
- You may only select CH20148 from this list if you took CH10133 (block C1.2) in Year 1;
- You may only select CH20152 from this list if you took CH10137 (block C1.3) in Year 1.
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Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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] |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| AY | XX20251 | Skills for Natural Scientists II | credits [equivalent to 0 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 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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Students must take the following during this programme year: - 18 credits in each semester from Physics blocks P3.1 and P3.2 (including compulsory units PH30028, PH30030, PH30035, PH30077 and PH30089);
- Two blocks of Chemistry units (C3.1, C3.2 & C3.3) (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 |
Select 6 credits from this list in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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] |
Compulsory units for Physics blocks P3.1 & P3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| S1 | PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | PH30089 | MPhys/MSci laboratory (6 credit) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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] |
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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Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - Physics project unit PH40065
- 18 credits from the combination of blocks P4.1 and P4.2
- 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 |
Select 12 credits in Semester 2 for blocks P4.1 & P4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 blocks P4.1 & P4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| AY | PH40065 | Final year project (MSci) | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
| S1 | PH40024 | Contemporary physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C4.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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] |
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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