Programmes in Natural Sciences 2022/3
UXXX-AAB02: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry with Biochemistry stream) with Study year abroad |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad |
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 is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [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
- Both units in blocks BC1.1 and Ls1.1
- One block of free options - either Pharmacology, Mathematics, or non-science
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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] |
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] |
Compulsory units for Biochemistry (BC1.1 & Ls1.1) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| AY | BB10263 | Biochemistry | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | BB10264 | Cell biology | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 | |
| AY | PS10086 | Mind and behaviour | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 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: Pharmacology block PC1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% 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 Biochemistry block BC2.1;
- Either all units in Cell Biology block B2.3 or all in Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5;
- 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 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] |
Compulsory units for Biochemistry BC2.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| S1 | BB20020 | Protein structure | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB20018 | Enzymology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3 |
Students on this stream must select either all units from this block or all units from block B2.5 (Developmental Biology & Neuroscience) during this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 |
Students on this stream must select either all units from this block or all units from block B2.3 (Cell Biology) during this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 | |
| AY | XX20239 | Introduction to environmental sciences and sustainability | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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: Mathematics for life sciences block M2.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 | |
| 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] |
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 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Compulsory study year abroad |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| AY | XX20116 | Study year abroad | 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 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.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not 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 68% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - One Chemistry project unit (either CH30132 or XX30253)
- All units in Biochemistry block BC3.1
- Two blocks of Chemistry units (C3.1, C3.2, & C3.3)
- Either all units in Biology block B3.3 or all in Biology block B3.5 (subject to pre-requisites)
- Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of Pharmacology, Mathematics, Environmental Science or non-science options in place of one Biology block (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 |
Chemistry majors must select one of these project units during this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| AY | CH30132 | Chemistry research project (Natural Sciences) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | XX30253 | Vertically integrated project (12 credits) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Compulsory unit for Biochemistry BC3.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| S1 | BB30162 | Protein synthesis, folding and turnover | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB40048 | Enzymes: mechanisms, evolution and control in integrated biological systems | 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 |
Chemistry majors must select two of the three Chemistry blocks (C3.1, C3.2 & C3.3) available in this programme year |
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 |
Chemistry majors must select two of the three Chemistry blocks (C3.1, C3.2 & C3.3) available in this programme year |
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] |
Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Emotion science | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell Biology block B3.3 |
You must take either both units in Block 3.3 or both in Block 3.5 (subject to pre-requisites) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| S1 | BB30045 | Cell membranes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB30161 | Developmental neurobiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B3.5 |
You must take either both units in Block 3.3 or both in Block 3.5 (subject to pre-requisites) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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: Pharmacology block PC3.1 |
Students taking Pharmacology on this stream must select six credits in each semester |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| 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: Environmental Studies block ENV3 |
Students choosing this block must select one unit in each semester |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| S1 | CE40129 | Law, environmental legislation & waste management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | XX30001 | Renewable energy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S1 | XX30172 | State of the planet | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | XX30213 | Global challenges: Water | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | XX30252 | The transition to sustainability | 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 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.
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