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Programme code | 2CHEM001U |
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Programme type | Single Honours |
Programme director(s) |
Paul Wyatt
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Faculty | Faculty of Science |
School/department | School of Chemistry |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Accrediting types: |
Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem). (http://www.rsc.org/) |
Relevant QAA subject benchmark groups | Chemistry (2019) (benchmark statement) |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 3 years (full time) |
The programme provides academic and practical training in chemistry in preparation for a career as a professional chemist, or in an area of employment requiring the skills of scientific reasoning, critical evaluation and numeracy.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of basic knowledge and understanding is through a combination of lectures, tutorials (year 1 small group teaching), workshop problems classes (years 2 and 3 small group teaching), coursework problems and IT projects and supervised practical classes. Research skills are acquired through supervised practical work followed by a full year research project carried out in the research group of a member of staff. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Testing of the knowledge base is through a combination of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework in the form of supervised laboratory work reports, literature survey/IT project reports, assessed problems classes, research project reports and oral presentations. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Intellectual skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined above. Analysis and problem solving skills are further developed through tutorials and problem solving workshops. Communication skills are developed through report writing, oral presentation of research project work and poster presentations. Practical skills are developed through supervised laboratory courses. General research skills are developed through a full-year research project carried out in the research group of a member of staff. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Analysis and problem solving skills are assessed through unseen written examinations. Communication skills are assessed through laboratory reports and oral presentation of research work. Practical skills are assessed through laboratory reports. General research skills are assessed through continuous assessment of research performance, written reports and oral presentations of research work. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Transferable skills are developed through the teaching and learning programmes outlined above. Decision making, time management and efficiency skills are further developed through research project work. Report writing and general communication skills are developed throughout the course of study through feedback on practical write-ups, draft research project reports, and oral presentations. Group working skills are developed through membership of a research group during the final year of the programme. Skills in the area of information and communication technology are acquired through literature survey/IT projects and also during the course of research project work. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Transferable skills are assessed continuously through reports on formal practical work, literature survey/IT projects, oral presentations, practical performance on research project work, written report on final year research project. |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level C/4 - Certificate |
They will have a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of a subject, and will have learned how to take different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to communicate accurately, and will have the qualities needed for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility. |
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Level I/5 - Intermediate |
They will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study, and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. Through this, they will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. Their studies may well have had a vocational orientation, enabling them to perform effectively in their chosen field. |
Level H/6 - Honours |
They will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making. They will have developed an understanding of a complex body of knowledge, some of it at the current boundaries of an academic discipline. Through this, the graduate will have developed analytical techniques and problem-solving skills that can be applied in many types of employment. The graduate will be able to evaluate evidence, arguments and assumptions, to reach sound judgements, and to communicate effectively. They should have the qualities needed for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility, and decision-making in complex and unpredictable circumstances |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the undergraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/undergraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
The Faculty of Science expects a minimum work input by its undergraduates of 40 hours per week for every week of the academic year. The 40 hours is made up of a portfolio of different components. The balance between these components varies slightly from programme to programme reflecting the varying academic demands of different subject areas.
Lectures, practical work, tutorials, seminars and required coursework and homework for may take up around 20 hours per week. While this volume of formal teaching is common in the early years of programmes, in later years there is more self directed learning and the opportunity to carry out supervised research work. In total the formal teaching and the students learning should amount to the 40 hours a week mentioned.
The Faculty of Science requires students to do some academic work in the periods between the terms, both required work and that which reflects their interest in, and commitment to their programmes of study.
The programme specifications are consistent with the requirements of the Royal Society of Chemistry for BSc and MSci degree qualifications.
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CHEM10600, CHEM10700, CHEM10800, CHEM10900, CHEM10002 are must pass units. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Introductory Chemistry | CHEM10600 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Chemistry for Physical Scientists | CHEM10800 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Chemistry for Life Scientists | CHEM10700 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Mathematical Skills for Chemists | CHEM10900 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Communication & Information Skills in Chemistry | CHEM10002 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Units from the following list totalling 20 credit points: | ||||
Biochemistry: Cellular Composition | BIOC10003 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Biochemistry: Cellular Processes | BIOC10004 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Big Ideas in Science | CHEM10001 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Mathematics 1A20 | MATH11004 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Mechanisms of Drug Action 1A | PHPH10005 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Core Physics I:Mechanics and Matter | PHYS10006 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Stars and Planets 106 | PHYS10600 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Galaxies and the Universe | PHYS11500 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Any other Applied Foreign Language for General Purposes unit | ||||
Certificate of Higher Education | 120 |
CHEM20170, CHEM20180, CHEM20190, CHEM20480 are must pass units. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Intermediate Inorganic & Materials Chemistry | CHEM20170 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Intermediate Organic & Biological Chemistry | CHEM20180 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Intermediate Physical and Theoretical Chemistry | CHEM20190 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Intermediate Practical and Analytical Chemistry | CHEM20480 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Diploma of Higher Education | 120 |
CHEM30004 and CHEM30005 are must pass units. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Advanced Inorganic Chemistry for Chemists | CHEM30019 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Advanced Organic & Biological Chemistry | CHEM30011 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Advanced Physical & Theoretical Chemistry | CHEM30006 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Advanced Computational & Interdisciplinary Chemistry for Chemists | CHEM30018 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Students choose 1 from the following list: | ||||
Advanced Practical Chemistry (Teaching Laboratory) | CHEM30005 | 40 | Optional | TB-4 |
Advanced Chemistry Project | CHEM30004 | 40 | Optional | TB-4 |
Chemistry (BSc) | 120 |
Unit Pass Mark for Undergraduate Programmes:
For details on the weightings for classifying undergraduate degrees, please see the Agreed Weightings, by Faculty, to be applied for the Purposes of Calculating the Final Programme Mark and Degree Classification in Undergraduate Programmes.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please refer to the specific progression/award requirements for programmes with a preliminary year of study, the Gateway programmes and International Foundation programmes.
All undergraduate degree programmes allow the opportunity for a student to exit from a programme with a Diploma or Certificate of Higher Education.
Integrated Master's degrees may also allow the opportunity for a student to exit from the programme with an equivalent Bachelor's degree where a student has achieved 360 credit points, of which 90 must be at level 6, and has successfully met any additional criteria as described in the programme specification.
The opportunities for a student to exit from one of the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry with an Award is outlined in the relevant Programme Regulations (which are available as an annex in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes).
An Ordinary degree can be awarded if a student has successfully completed at least 300 credits with a minimum of 60 credits at Level 6.
The pass mark for the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine and Dentistry is 50 out of 100. The classification of a degree in the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry is provided in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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