Programme Specifications

The B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Chem. (Hons) degrees satisfy the academic requirements for admission to AMRSC of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

The M.Chem. degrees also satisfy the academic requirements for Chartered Chemist status (CChem).

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Aims

CWAS

To inspire students to have interest and enthusiasm for chemistry, an appreciation of its application in different contexts and to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying. 

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To provide students with a broad and balanced foundation of chemical knowledge and practical skills. 

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To develop the ability of students to apply their chemical knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical chemical problems. 

X

To provide students with selected specialised areas of study so that they can experience the frontiers of chemical development and research. 

X

To provide training, through a range of educational activities in chemistry, to develop a range of transferable skills applicable in both chemical and non-chemical employment. 

X

To provide students with a knowledge and skills base from which they can proceed to further studies in specialised areas of chemistry or multi-disciplinary areas involving chemistry. 

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To instil in students an appreciation of the importance of chemistry in an industrial, economic, environmental and social context. 

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To provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required for careers in analytical chemistry and related subject areas. 

To provide students with specialised areas of study in analytical chemistry, so that they can experience the frontiers of chemical development and research. 

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(MChem only) To provide students with a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights at the forefront of chemical research. 

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(MChem only) To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship.

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(MChem only) To develop the ability of students to show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the chemical discipline. 

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(MChem only) To equip students with a depth and breadth of knowledge and transferable skills beyond that required for a B.Sc. degree and which will enable them to become more quickly established in a research career. 

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(MChem only) To enable students to reach the standard of chemical knowledge and understanding which is accredited for the award of Chartered Chemist status of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to describe:

CWAS

K1

The major aspects of chemical terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units. 

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K2

The major types of chemical reaction and the main characteristics associated with them. 

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K3

The principles and procedures used in chemical analysis and the characterisation of chemical compounds. 

X

K4

The characteristics of the different states of matter and the theories used to describe them. 

X

K5

The principles of quantum mechanics and aspects of theoretical chemistry and their application to the description of the structure and properties of atoms and molecules. 

X

K6

The principles of thermodynamics and their application to chemistry. 

X

K7

The principles of chemical reaction kinetics, including catalysis and the mechanistic interpretation of organic and inorganic chemical reactions. 

X

K8

The principal techniques of structural investigations, including theoretical and practical aspects of spectroscopy, and their application to the determination of inorganic and organic structure and the understanding of molecular structure and behaviour. 

X

K9

The systematic chemistry of the elements and their compounds, including group relationships and trends within the Periodic Table. 

X

K10

The properties of aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic and organometallic compounds. 

X

K11

The nature and behaviour of functional groups in organic molecules. 

X

K12

The structural features of chemical elements and their compounds including stereochemistry.

X

K13

Major synthetic pathways in organic chemistry, involving functional group interconversions and carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation. 

X

K14

The relation between bulk properties and the properties of individual atoms and molecules, including macromolecules and polymers. 

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K15

The properties, nature, behaviour and handling of radioactive compounds and their handling. 

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K16

Awareness of the major issues currently at the frontiers of chemical research and development. 

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K17

The safety aspects associated with dealing with compounds with different physical and chemical properties, hazards and risks. 

X

K18

The principles and methods used in analytical chemistry and the analytical method. 

X

Additional knowledge and understanding for MChem students:

K19

The ability to carry out an independent research project and prepare and present a detailed report on the work, supported by a study of the primary literature. 

X

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

CWAS

C1

Provide evidence of knowledge and comprehension of essential facts, key concepts, principles and theories relating to the subject areas.

X

C2

Identify and analyse novel problems and plan strategies for their solution. 

X

C3

Solve quantitative and qualitative problems and evaluate and interpret chemical data.

X

C4

Evaluate. Interpret and collate chemical information and data. 

X

C5

Critically evaluate, create and justify, and present scientific material and arguments in a coherent and organised way appropriately adapted to the audience.

X

C6

Use IT to produce reports, collect analysis and process data, retrieve and collate information and articulate the outputs.

X

Additional skills for MChem students:

C7

Select appropriate research strategies to solve one or more complex problems, or problems with incomplete data. 

X

C8

Continue to advance knowledge and understanding and to develop new skills. 

X

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

CWAS

P1

Handle chemical materials safely by taking into account their physical and chemical properties, including any specific hazards associated with their use (as assessed via COSHH protocols) and any risks from laboratory procedures. 

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P2

Conduct standard laboratory procedures for the synthesis and analysis of organic and inorganic systems. 

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P3

Monitor record and document in a reliable manner, chemical properties, events and changes by observation and measurement. 

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P4

Plan, design and execute practical investigations, including the selection of appropriate techniques and procedures, from the problem recognition stage through to the evaluation and appraisal of results and findings. 

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P5

Operate standard chemical instrumentation for separation and spectroscopic structural investigation and interpret spectral and analytical results from a wider range of techniques. 

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P6

Interpret data from laboratory investigations (observation, measurement) in terms of their significance and underlying theory. 

X

Additional skills for MChem students:

P7

Apply appropriate research techniques to develop new technologies and/or new insights to investigate and solve real problems.

X

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

CWAS

T1

Communicate, negotiate, and co-operate with peers, academic and technical staff both orally and in writing.

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T2

Apply problem-solving skills relating to qualitative and quantitative information, extending to situations where evaluations have been made on the basis of limited information. 

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T3

Apply numeracy and computational skills including error analysis, order of magnitude estimations, correct use of units and modes of data presentation. 

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T4

Plan and execute all work in accordance with good Health and Safety practice.

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T5

Select and apply appropriate technology from a range of IT sources to evaluate and present results and ideas to a professional standard.

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T6

Work effectively to resolve difficulties and conflicts when working as part of a team.

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T7

Manage time and effort in the organisation of work and studies.

X

Additional skills for MChem students:

T8

Develop independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

X

T9

Develop independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

X

Code

Title

Weight

Semester

CWAS

CMA102

Fundamental Chemistry

30

1

X

CMA103

Laboratory Skills 1

30

1&2

X

CMA104

Spectroscopy & Analysis 1

20

2

X

CMA105

Energetics & Equilibria 1

20

2

X

CMA106

Structure & Reactivity 1

20

2

X

Code

Title

Weight

Semester

CWAS

CMB102

Laboratory Skills 2 (Chemistry)

30

1&2

X

CMB104

Spectroscopy & Analysis 2

20

1

X

CMB105

Energetics & Equilibria 2

20

2

X

CMB106

Structure & Reactivity 2

20

1

X

CMB107

Chemistry option

30

2

X

Code

Title

Credit Weight

Semester

CWAS BSc

CWAS MChem

CMC001

Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry

10

1

X

X

CMC002

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

10

1

X

X

CMC003

Physical Chemistry Advanced

10

1

X

X

CMC004

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis

10

1

X

X

CMC007

Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism

10

2

 o 

o

CMC010

Environmental Chemistry

10

2

o

o

CMC026

Investigative Projects

30

2

X

X

CMD111

Inorganic Chemistry Option A*

20

2

o

o

CMD112

Inorganic Chemistry Option B*

20

2

o

o

CMD302

Advanced Analytical Chemistry Option*

20

1

o

o

CMD303

Analytical Science Research Methodologies *

20

1

o

o

CMD401

Drugs: Modes of Action and Screening*

20

2

o

o

CMD402

Drugs: Synthesis and Properties*

20

2

o

o

Option A (S1)

Option B (S1)

Option C (S2)

Odd years

CMD302

CMD119

CMD111

CMD213

CMD402

Even years

CMD303

CMD117

CMD112

CMD214

CMD401

Code

Title

Credit Weight

Semester

CWAS

CMD001

Research Project

60

1 & 2

x

CMD111

Inorganic Chemistry Option A*

20

2

o

CMD112

Inorganic Chemistry Option B*

20

2

o

CMD117

 Physical Chemistry*

20

1

o

CMD119

New Techniques and Technologies in Chemistry*

20

1

o

CMD213

Biological Organic Chemistry*

20

1

o

CMD214

Synthesis in Drug Discovery*

20

1

o

CMD302

Advanced Analytical Chemistry Option*

20

1

o

CMD303

Analytical Science Research Methodologies*

20

1

o

CMD401

Drugs: Modes of Action and Screening*

20

2

o

CMD402

Drugs: Synthesis and Properties*

20

2

o

Option A (S1)

Option B (S1)

Option C (S2)

Odd years

CMD302

CMD119

CMD111

CMD213

CMD402

Even years

CMD303

CMD117

CMD112

CMD214

CMD401