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School of Chemistry |
| Final Award |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| Programme(s) |
BSc Chemistry
BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Sciences
BSc Chemistry with Ocean and Earth Sciences |
| Last modified |
July 2008 |
Reference should be made to the University's General Regulations found in Section IV and Section V (Higher Degree Regulations) of the University Calendar.
Except where the School has been granted an opt-out by the University (see below) the following academic regulations apply in addition to the General Regulations.
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Admissions |
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To join this degree programme candidates will normally need to obtain 320 points from 21 units including a minimum of grade B in Chemistry at A-level, and will also be expected to have at least grade B in GCSE Mathematics if not offered at AS or A-level. It is advantageous but not essential for candidates of the BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Sciences programme to have Biology at A/AS level.
Equivalent levels of performance in other internationally recognised qualifications (including BTEC, the International Baccalaureate, the European Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaureate, the German Abitur, Scottish Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate) are also acceptable. Candidates whose first language is not English are required to reach a satisfactory standard in an approved test in English.
Mature students without any of the above qualifications are encouraged to apply if recent successful study has been undertaken at an appropriate level in Chemistry and Mathematics. The Admissions Tutor is happy to talk to candidates in advance of a formal UCAS application.
All individuals are selected and treated on their relative merits and abilities in line with the University's Equal Opportunities Policy. Disabled applicants will be treated according to the same procedures as any other applicant with the added involvement of the Disability Office to assess their needs. The programme may require adaptation for students with disabilities (eg: hearing impairment, visual impairment, mobility difficulties, dyslexia), particularly the practical laboratory sessions, and we will attempt to accommodate students wherever possible. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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Full-time study period is over three years. Refer to the Programme Specifications and the School website for further details such as modules, core modules, credits and content.
BSc Chemistry
In each year students will take certain compulsory core modules and a selection of approved optional modules to give a minimum of 120 CP of study. To help students see Chemistry in a broader context, over the three years at least 60 CP of subjects that are academically and/or professionally related to Chemistry must be taken.
BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Sciences
BSc Chemistry with Ocean and Earth Sciences
In Years 1 and 2 the programme is fully prescribed, but in Year 3 students will be able to select some modules in topics of particular interest to them. The total workload in any year is 120 CP. However, if students do not have A-level Mathematics or equivalent, they will be required to take additional studies in aspects of Mathematics that are essential for the study of Chemistry and Biological Sciences/Chemistry and of Ocean and Earth Science. |
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Progression |
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The rules governing progression are as indicated in the University Calendar (Section IV).
In addition, students must complete at least 75% of the Chemistry practical programme in any year in order to progress or graduate. Practical laboratory work is an essential part of the programme.
Students wishing to transfer to the MChem Chemistry (F103), MChem Chemistry with 6-month placement (F101), MChem Chemistry with 1-year placement (F102), MChem Chemistry with Ocean and Earth Science (F1F8), MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Science (F1BC), MChem Chemistry with Mathematics (F1GC) must also fulfil the following progression criteria.
Achieve an average mark of 55%+ in year 2 (over all 120 CP) for all of the above mentioned degrees except for the MChem Chemistry (F103) (which does not offer an external placement) in which achievement of between 50.0 and 54.9% aggregated over all 120 CP may lead to progression. The School of Chemistry requires that these standards, in all cases, are met at the first time of asking (that is, without referral).
In addition to the progression rules listed above, students wishing to transfer to MChem Chemistry with 1-year placement must also fulfil the following eligibility criteria at the end of Year 1 before meeting the Masters progression criterion at the end of Year 2.
Year 1: achieve an aggregate mark of 55%+ at the first time of asking (aggregated over all 120 CP).
Any student transferring from a BSc to an MChem programme is thereafter subject to the regulations for that programme. |
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Assessment |
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The performance of candidates will be assessed by the Board of Examiners in accordance with the School's regulations governing examinations for the relevant programme(s) of study.
Students who do not achieve the appropriate level of performance will be required to undertake successfully additional study and/or re-examination during either the summer vacation or the following academic year before proceeding.
Third year students will be allowed to resit any modules on only one occasion and the maximum carry forward mark to the final degree total will be fixed at 40% per module. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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The class of honours awarded is determined by the weighted final average mark in accordance with University regulations (Calendar, Section IV).
Exit Awards: in accordance with University Regulations (Calendar, Section IV) and, in addition:
Year 1: <120 CP : Certificate of Credit (which is not an award of the University).
The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the School Board to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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Other |
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| These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate. |
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