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Department of Chemistry Programme Catalogue 2022/3


USCH-AAM06: MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Study year abroad


Leading to the award of MASTER OF CHEMISTRY IN CHEMISTRY FOR DRUG DISCOVERY


Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad


Normal course duration: 4 Years

[Page last updated: 09 September 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 15; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 16
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
Yes - see NFAAR documentation for further details
Coexistent Masters course?:
Yes
DAPS and exit awards:
USCH-AFM05: MChem (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery
USCH-AAB08: BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Study Year abroad
USCH-AAL08: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USCH-AAC08: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: Yes; Year 2: Yes; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: Yes;
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 16%
Part 2 Stage 3: 34%
Part 3 Stage 4: 50%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10133 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table 12 Credits
CH10135 Fundamentals of organic chemistry 12 Credits
CH10137 From molecules to materials 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10009 Foundation chemistry laboratory 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10191 Chemistry of the cell 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10193 General practical chemistry 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10192 The chemistry of physiology and drug properties 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 2

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20020 Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
CH20021 Organic chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
CH20023 Computational chemistry laboratory 3 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20147 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity 12 Credits
CH20149 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy 12 Credits
CH20151 Principles of physical chemistry 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20195 Analytical chemistry 6 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
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20022 Physical chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20160 Major therapeutic areas 6 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
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20022 Physical chemistry laboratory 2 3 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 3

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH30060 Study year abroad (MChem) 48 Credits
CH30217 Distance learning in chemistry 12 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 4

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH40165 Chemistry research 1 24 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH40098 Techniques in drug discovery 3 Credits
CH40155 Advanced structural methods 3 Credits
CH40206 Topics in organic chemistry II 3 Credits
CH40209 Blockbuster drugs 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH40205 Topics in inorganic chemistry II 3 Credits
CH40207 Topics in physical chemistry II 3 Credits
CH40208 Topics in computational chemistry 3 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH40037 Synthesis of medicinal compounds 3 Credits
CH40210 Future of drug discovery 3 Credits
CH40219 Organic and inorganic aspects of homogeneous catalysis 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select 9 credits from the following list:
You may only select one Director of Studies approved option during this programme year.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH40039 Computational chemistry 3 Credits
CH40086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 Credits
CH40158 Chemistry of functional materials 3 Credits
CH40162 Advanced organometallic chemistry 3 Credits
CH40211 Chemistry beyond the molecule 3 Credits
CH40212 Contemporary main group chemistry 3 Credits
CH40221 Sustainable chemistry in context 3 Credits
CH40230 DNA in the modern world 3 Credits
CH40231 Porous materials 3 Credits
CH40236 Organic functional materials and devices 3 Credits
PA40155 Research topics in natural products 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.