Natural Sciences course catalogue 2023/4
USSC-AFM01: MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry with Physics stream) |
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
[Page last updated: 27 October 2023]
This course is for students who will be in Year 2 or later in 2023/24
Applicable assessment regulations: | Undergraduate assessment regulations - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/ |
Approved exemptions: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | Yes |
DAPS and exit awards: | BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences
Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
Certificate of Higher Education [exit award] |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Stage 1: 0%
Stage 2: 16%
Stage 3: 34%
Final Stage: 50% |
Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
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. |
This course is being replaced by a new version so Year 1 of this version is not available in 2023/24. |
Notes: - Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this course, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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 following this subject stream must take the following in Year 2: - Two all-year Chemistry units
- All units in blocks P2.1, P2.2 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: - Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this course, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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 following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - All units in Chemistry block C3.4;
- PH30030 and PH30077 plus six credits of optional units in each semester from Physics block P3.1;
- Two further blocks of Chemistry units (C3.1, C3.2 & C3.3);
 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 |
Compulsory unit for Physics block P3.1 and Chemistry block C3.4 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| AY | CH30186 | Laboratory chemistry 1 (NS) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AY | CH30187 | Laboratory chemistry 2 (NS) | 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] |
Select six credits in each semester for Physics block P3.1 |
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] |
| 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: Chemistry block C3.1 |
Chemistry majors must select two of the three Chemistry blocks (C3.1, C3.2 & C3.3) available in this programme year.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. Students choosing this block must take all units S1 and 6 credits (two units) in S2. |
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 | CH30157 | Chemistry of functional materials | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| S2 | CH30220 | Chemical thermodynamics in context | 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 block M3.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| S1 | PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | PH30025 | Mathematical methods | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this course, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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 following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - One Chemistry research project (either CH40165 or CH40196)
- Two blocks of Chemistry units (C4.1, C4.2, & C4.3)
- Students who choose 12 credit Chemistry unit CH40165 must take all units from block P4.1;
- Students who choose 24 credit Chemistry unit CH40196 must take 12 credits from the combination of blocks P4.1 and P4.2 (take PH40024 in S1 and one unit from the list in S2).
- 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 blocks P4.1 & P4.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| S1 | PH40024 | Contemporary physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Students who are taking 12 credit Chemistry project CH40196 must take all units from this list; students taking 24 credit unit CH40165 must choose one unit from the list |
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] |
Students must take either CH40165 or CH40196 during this programmme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | |
| AY | CH40165 | Chemistry research 1 | 24 credits [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] |
| AY | CH40196 | Chemistry research project (NS12) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 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 |
Students taking this block must select 6 credits (2 units) in each semester. In Semester 2 students taking blocks C4.1 and C4.2 must take CH40212 and CH40219 from this list, students taking blocks C4.2 and C4.3 must take CH40212 and either CH40039 or CH40237 from this list. |
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 | CH40039 | Computational chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| S2 | CH40212 | Contemporary main group chemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| S2 | CH40219 | Organic and inorganic aspects of homogeneous catalysis | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| S2 | CH40237 | X-ray & neutron techniques for chemists | 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: - Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this course, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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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