4. Programme structure
Final Award:
BSc – all programmes.
MChem – all programmes.
DPS (Diploma in Professional Studies) – additional award available on all programmes if a professional training in industry year is taken.
DIntS (Diploma in International Studies) – additional award available on all programmes if a study abroad year with a partner University is taken.
DIS (Diploma in Industrial Studies) – additional award available on all programmes if a placement year is taken.
UCAS Codes:
Course
|
BSc
|
BSc with
DPS/DIntS/DIS
|
MChem
|
MChem with DPS/DIntS/DIS
|
Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry
|
F180
|
F181
|
F182
|
F183
|
Chemistry with Forensic Analysis
|
F184
|
F185
|
F186
|
F187
|
Programme structure
4.1 Part A
In this table X indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module.
Code
|
Title
|
Weight
|
Semester
|
CWAC
|
CWFA
|
CMA002
|
Structure and Reactivity in Inorganic Chemistry
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
CMA003
|
Spectroscopy and the Structure of the Universe
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
CMA005
|
Stoichiometry & Analytical Measurements
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
CMA006
|
Structure & Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
CMA007
|
Concepts in Main Group Chemistry
|
10
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
CMA008
|
Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
CMA009
|
Molecular Basis of Life
|
10
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
CMA011
|
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
|
10
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
MAA109
|
Mathematics for Chemistry
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
4.2 Part B
In this table X indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module.
Code
|
Title
|
Weight
|
Semester
|
CWAC
|
CWFA
|
CMB001
|
Synthesis of Organic Molecules
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
CMB002
|
Structure of Organic Molecules
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
CMB004
|
d-Block Chemistry
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
CMB005
|
Inorganic Structure Determination
|
10
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
CMB006
|
p-Block Ligands, Cages and Clusters
|
10
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
CMB007
|
Advanced Kinetics and Quantum Mechanics
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
CMB008
|
Radiochemistry
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
CMB009
|
Solutions, Surfaces and Interfaces
|
10
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
CMB010
|
Atomic Spectrometric Analysis
|
10
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
CMB015
|
Analytical Separation Methods
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
CMB020
|
Introduction to Forensic Science
|
10
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
4.3 Part I
Candidates may undertake a programme of industrial training leading to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies, a programme of professional training leading to the Diploma of Professional Studies, or an approved period of study abroad leading to a Diploma in International Studies, which normally occurs between Part B and Part C.
4.4 Part C
In the tables below X indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module.
Code
|
Title
|
Credit Weight
|
Semester
|
CWAC BSc
|
CWAC MChem
|
CWFA BSc
|
CWFA MChem
|
CMC001
|
Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
CMC002
|
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
CMC003
|
Physical Chemistry Advanced
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
CMC004
|
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
|
10
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
CMC007
|
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
o
|
o
|
CMC010
|
Environmental Chemistry
|
10
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
o
|
o
|
CMC026
|
Investigative Projects
|
30
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
CMC109
|
Drugs: Synthesis, Modes of Action and Screening
|
20
|
2
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
CMD111
|
Inorganic Chemistry Option A*
|
20
|
2
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
CMD112
|
Inorganic Chemistry Option B*
|
20
|
2
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
CMD117
|
Physical Chemistry
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
CMD118
|
Radiochemistry
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
CMD213
|
Biological Organic Chemistry*
|
20
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
CMD214
|
Synthesis in Drug Discovery*
|
20
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
CMD302
|
Advanced Analytical Chemistry Option**
|
20
|
1
|
X
|
|
|
|
PSC505
|
Forensic DNA Analysis**
|
20
|
1
|
|
|
X
|
X
|
*Note: Not all of these Part D options will be available in each academic year
** See programme-specific option restrictions below.
Candidates should note that both CMD117 and CMD118 must be taken together.
4.4.1 Programme Specific Option Restrictions
In order to create a balanced programme of study over the academic year with 60 credits per semester students should on the:
Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry Programme: Choose ONE option module:
Semester 2: one from either CMD111/CMD112 or CMC109.
Chemistry with Forensic Analysis Programme: Choose ONE option module:
Semester 2: one from either CMD111/CMD112 or CMC109.
4.5 Part D
In the tables below X indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module. Modules for which credit was obtained in Part C may not be retaken in Part D.
Code
|
Title
|
Credit Weight
|
Semester
|
CWAC
|
CWFA
|
CMD001
|
Research Project
|
60
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
CMC109
|
Drugs: Synthesis, Modes of Action and Screening
|
20
|
2
|
o
|
o
|
CMD111
|
Inorganic Chemistry Option A*
|
20
|
2
|
o
|
o
|
CMD112
|
Inorganic Chemistry Option B*
|
20
|
2
|
o
|
o
|
CMD117
|
Physical Chemistry
|
10
|
1
|
o
|
o
|
CMD118
|
Radiochemistry
|
10
|
1
|
o
|
o
|
CMD213
|
Biological Organic Chemistry*
|
20
|
1
|
o
|
o
|
CMD214
|
Synthesis in Drug Discovery*
|
20
|
1
|
o
|
o
|
CMD302
|
Advanced Analytical Chemistry Option**
|
20
|
1
|
o
|
X
|
PSC505
|
Forensic DNA Analysis**
|
20
|
1
|
o
|
|
Note: Not all of these Part D options will be available in each academic year
** See programme-specific option restrictions below.
Candidates should note that both CMD117 and CMD118 must be taken together
4.5.1 Programme Specific Option Restrictions
In order to create a balanced programme of study over the academic year with 60 credits per semester students should on the:
Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry Programme: Choose TWO option modules:
Semester 1: one from either CMD213/CMD214, PSC505 or both CMD117 and CMD118
Semester 2: one from either CMD111/CMD112 or CMC109
Chemistry with Forensic Analysis Programme: Choose TWO option modules:
Semester 1: one from either CMD213/CMD214 or both CMD117 and CMD118.
Semester 2: one from either CMD111/CMD112 or CMC109
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
Candidates must achieve the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX http://www.lboro.ac.uk/governance/regulations/20/current/ in order to progress through the programme and qualify for the award of the degree. In addition, in order to gain credit for a Chemistry module which contains a coursework/laboratory component, candidates must obtain at least 40% in the coursework/laboratory component of that module.
M.Chem candidates must, in addition, satisfy the following criteria:
(i) In order to progress from Part B to Part C, M.Chem candidates must achieve an overall average mark of at least 50% across all modules taken in Part B (i.e. over all 120 credits).
(ii) M.Chem. students in Parts Band C must achieve 100 credits at 40% to be re-assessed on the M.Chem. programme, otherwise they will be transferred to the B.Sc. programme and may undergo reassessment according to B.Sc. regulations.
(iii) In order to progress from Part C to Part D, M.Chem candidates must achieve an overall average mark of at least 50% across all modules taken in Part C (i.e. over all 120).
(iv) Students failing to progress on the M.Chem. programme after re-assessment will be transferred to the B.Sc. programme.
(v) M.Chem. resit marks obtained for progression will be capped at 50% according to Regulation XX.
(vi) If candidates transfer from M.Chem. to B.Sc. for any reason, resit marks will be capped at the B.Sc. level unless the original mark was higher than 40%, when it will be reset to the original mark.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
(i) B.Sc. candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The scores for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final score.
(ii) M.Chem. candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B, C and D in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The scores for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20: Part C 40: and Part D 40 to determine the final score.