The programme will:
- enable students to work across more than one discipline by providing the flexibility to study three disciplines chosen from a range of physical and biological sciences at level one, narrowing down to two disciplines by year three;
- allow the study of two science disciplines to the same depth as any integrated masters student but with less the breadth in each discipline;
- provide a basis for further advanced study in either of the disciplines or in a cognate interdisciplinary area;
- provide a basis for the pursuit of a career in scientific research and development;
- permit students to gain practical scientific experience during the degree and through a year work placement;
- permit students to broaden their intellectual and cultural horizons through a year studying abroad;
- permit students to opt for a major/minor balance between subjects in years three and four;
- offer students the opportunity to gain a broad interdisciplinary scientific education in an institution with an excellent research and teaching environment.
- allows the opportunity to under take a work placement year.
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This information is applicable to students who entered from or after 2024-25.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATS1405 | Practical Skills for Natural Scientists | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
BIOCHEMISTRY
Students taking Biochemistry will be required to study the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOC1203 | Genes to Proteins | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BIOL1112 | The Molecules of Life | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
BIOLOGY
Students taking Biology will be required to study the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY1124 | The Diversity of Life | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY1237 | Introduction to Genetics | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY1239 | Exploring Whole Organism Biology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
CHEMISTRY
Students taking Chemistry will be required to study the following module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1302 | Introduction to Modern Chemistry | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students taking Chemistry will also be required to choose one of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1204 | Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology & Synthesis | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM1205 | Chemistry of the Material World | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Students taking Environmental Science will be required to study 10 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOEE1420 | Resources | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE1434 | Water | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE1561 | Earth | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students taking Environmental Science will also be required to study 20 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOEE1181 | Ecology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE1281 | Atmosphere | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE1401 | Weather | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
Students taking Food Science and Nutrition will be required to study the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD1041 | Food Safety and Preservation | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD1051 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
MATHEMATICS
Students taking Mathematics will be required to study the following module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH1000 | Core Mathematics | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
PHYSICS
Students taking Physics will be required to take Mathematics as one of their three subjects in year one and to study the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHAS1810 | Core Physics 1 (JH) Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Solid State Physics | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
NOT TAKING MATHEMATICS
Students not taking Mathematics as one of their three subjects will be required to study one of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATS1180 | Mathematics for Scientists | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| NATS1185 | Further Mathematics for Scientists | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
NATS1180 is required for students who do not have a grade B in A level Mathematics, or equivalent, or who have a grade less than B.
NATS1185 is required for students who have a grade B or above in A level Mathematics, or equivalent.
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Students will be required to study a minimum of 40 credits in each of two science subjects chosen from the following: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Mathematics, and Physics, following on from the subjects that were chosen in year 1. Students should try and ensure where possible that they have an even split of credits between semesters.
ALL PATHWAYS All students will take the following compulsory module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATS2360 | Interdisciplinary Skills and Programming for Natural Scientists | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
BIOCHEMISTRY
All students taking Biochemistry will be required to study the following modules: BIOC2103 and BIOC2241.
Students taking more than 40 credits of Biochemistry may also choose up to 20 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOC2103 | Enzymes, Metabolism, Health and Disease | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BIOC2241 | Biochemistry for Natural Sciences | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BIOL2114 | Omics and Big Data Biology | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BIOL2211 | Human Diseases | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BIOL2221 | Fundamentals in Cell and Cancer Biology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2242 | Introduction to Drug Design | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR2121 | Molecular Virology | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MICR2211 | Medical Microbiology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR2221 | Medical Immunology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
BIOLOGY
Students taking Biology will be required to choose one of the following pathways: Ecology, Genetics or Zoology
Students on the Ecology pathway will be required to study the following module: BLGY2155
All students on the Ecology pathway will be required to study at least 20 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY2106 | Parasitology | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY2155 | Population, Community and Conservation Ecology | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY2224 | Food Security and Sustainability | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY2265 | Urban Ecology and Conservation Field Course | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
All students on the Genetics pathway will be required to study the following modules: BLGY2164 and BLGY2266
Students on the Genetics pathway may choose to study the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY2164 | How Plants Live | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY2202 | Bioinformatics for Biologists | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY2224 | Food Security and Sustainability | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY2266 | Human Populations and Disease | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
All students on the Zoology pathway will be required to study the following modules: BLGY2146 and BLGY2220
Students on the Zoology pathway may choose to study the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY2106 | Parasitology | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY2146 | Animal Physiology | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY2220 | Evolution, Adaptation and Behaviour | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY2266 | Human Populations and Disease | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
CHEMISTRY
Students taking Chemistry will be required to take one of three pathways: Organic and Biological Chemistry, Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, or Physical Chemistry.
All students taking the Organic and Biological Chemistry pathway will be required to study the following modules:CHEM2491 and CHEM2321
Students taking the Organic and Biological Chemistry pathway and taking more than 40 credits of Chemistry may also choose up to 20 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2112 | Chemistry of Materials: what they are and how we know | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2131 | Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2212 | Organometallics: from bonding to catalysis | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2242 | Introduction to Drug Design | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2293 | Specialisms in Chemical Science | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2321 | Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM2331 | Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM2491 | Structural and Quantitative Analysis and Synthetic Laboratory | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students may only choose one of CHEM2131 or CHEM2331.
CHEM2112, CHEM2212, CHEM2293, CHEM2131, or CHEM2331 should only be taken after discussion with the programme team or your personal tutor.
All students taking the Inorganic and Materials Chemistry pathway will be required to study the following modules: CHEM2491, CHEM2112 and CHEM2212
Students taking the Inorganic and Materials Chemistry pathway and taking more than 40 credits of Chemistry may also choose up to 20 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2112 | Chemistry of Materials: what they are and how we know | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2131 | Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2212 | Organometallics: from bonding to catalysis | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2242 | Introduction to Drug Design | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2293 | Specialisms in Chemical Science | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2321 | Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM2331 | Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM2491 | Structural and Quantitative Analysis and Synthetic Laboratory | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students may only choose one of CHEM2131 or CHEM2331.
CHEM2321, CHEM2293, or CHEM2242 should only be taken after discussion with the programme team or your personal tutor.
All students taking the Physical Chemistry pathway will be required to study the following modules: CHEM2492 and CHEM2331
Students taking the Physical Chemistry pathway and taking more than 40 credits of Chemistry may also choose up to 20 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2112 | Chemistry of Materials: what they are and how we know | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2192 | Molecular Signatures: Spectroscopy and Chromatography | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2212 | Organometallics: from bonding to catalysis | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2242 | Introduction to Drug Design | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2321 | Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM2331 | Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM2492 | Chemical Specialisms, Physical and Measurement Laboratory | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
CHEM2321 or CHEM2242 should only be taken after discussion with the programme team or your personal tutor.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
All students taking Environmental Science will be required to study the following module: SOEE2800
Students taking Environmental Science will also be required to study at least 20 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOEE2092 | Meteorology | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE2110 | Introductory Oceanography | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE2160 | Climate Change: Science and Impacts | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE2205 | Contaminated Environments | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE2210 | Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE2481 | Atmospheric Pollution from Local to Global Scales | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE2650 | GIS for Geoscientists | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE2690 | Managing Biodiversity | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE2800 | Environmental Measurements | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
Students taking Food Science and Nutrition will be required to take one of three pathways: Food Science, Nutrition, or a combination of Food Science and Nutrition
All students taking the Food Science pathway will be required to study the following modules: FOOD2193 and FOOD2033
Students taking the Food Science pathway will also be required to study at least 10 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD2033 | Advanced Food Biochemistry | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD2041 | Advanced Food Safety and Quality Assurance | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD2047 | Food Processing | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD2141 | Food Analysis | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD2193 | Introduction to Food Product Development | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students taking FOOD2033 will not be allowed to study FOOD5243M at level 5M.
Students choosing FOOD2047 will not be allowed to study FOOD5056M at level 5M.
Students taking the Nutrition pathway will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD2021 | Human Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD2152 | Food Allergy and Food Intolerance | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD2202 | Nutrition Across the Lifespan | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD2216 | Nutritional Epidemiology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students choosing FOOD2202 will not be allowed to study FOOD5516M at level 5M.
Students choosing FOOD2021 will not be allowed to study FOOD5141M at level 5M.
Students choosing FOOD2216 will not be allowed to study FOOD5515M at level 5M.
All students taking the Food Science and Nutrition pathway will be required to study the following modules: FOOD2193 and FOOD2033
Students taking the Food Science and Nutrition pathway will also be required to study at least 10 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD2033 | Advanced Food Biochemistry | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD2041 | Advanced Food Safety and Quality Assurance | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD2047 | Food Processing | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD2141 | Food Analysis | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD2152 | Food Allergy and Food Intolerance | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD2193 | Introduction to Food Product Development | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD2202 | Nutrition Across the Lifespan | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students choosing FOOD2047 will not be allowed to study FOOD5056M at level 5M.
Students choosing FOOD2201 will not be allowed to study FOOD5516M at level 5M.
MATHEMATICS
Students taking Mathematics in year two will be required to take one of three pathways: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, or a combination of Pure and Applied Mathematics.
All students taking the Applied Mathematics pathway will be required to study the following modules: MATH2350 and MATH2400
Students taking the Applied Mathematics pathway and taking more than 40 credits of Mathematics may also choose up to 20 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2350 | Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2380 | Calculus of Variations | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2400 | Mathematical Modelling | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2440 | Optimisation | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
All students taking the Pure Mathematics pathway will be required to study the following modules: MATH2120, MATH2130 and MATH2140
Students taking the Pure Mathematics pathway and taking more than 40 credits of Mathematics may also choose up to 20 credits from the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2120 | Rings and Polynomials | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2130 | Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2140 | Introduction to Logic | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2380 | Calculus of Variations | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2440 | Optimisation | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
All students taking the Pure and Applied Mathematics pathway will be required to study the following modules: MATH2130 and MATH2350
Students taking the Pure and Applied Mathematics pathway and taking more than 40 credits of Mathematics may also choose one of the remaining modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2130 | Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2140 | Introduction to Logic | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2350 | Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2400 | Mathematical Modelling | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
PHYSICS
All students taking Physics will be required to study the following modules: PHAS2810 and PHAS2820
Students taking Physics may also choose the remaining module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHAS2800 | Quantum Physics (JH) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS2810 | Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter (JH) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS2820 | Experimental Physics (JH) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
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Students will be required to study one of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL8001 | Training in the Workplace | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM8501 | Industrial Experience Year | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FOOD8350 | Food Science and Nutrition Industrial Placement | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MATH8001 | Training in the Workplace | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS8900 | Physics - Year in Industry | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SOEE8002 | Industrial Placement | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
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Students will continue to study the two subjects they have chosen to focus on in their second year. Students should try and ensure where possible that they have an even split of credits between semesters. All candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATS3360 | Researching global grand challenges in the Natural Sciences | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students may choose to have a major/minor balance of 80/40 credits between their two main subjects in year 3, or retain an equal balance of 60 credits between two subjects (or any combination between these extremes). You should take into consideration what modules you intend to take in year 4 when making your choices for year 3 to ensure that you achieve the necessary prerequisites.
All MNatSc students must study exactly one of the following practical or research modules in year 3: BIOL3397, BLGY3021, CHEM3720, SOEE3791, FOOD3140, MATH3001, PHYS3004.
Students may only take a maximum of one of the following skills modules:
CHEM3437, CHEM3611, CHEM3621, CHEM3666, FOOD3140, MATH2800 (no longer running), PHYS3605.
No more than 20 credits of level 2 modules may be taken overall in year 3. However, If only 40 credits are chosen in one subject these modules should all be at level 3.
Exceptionally, students will be permitted to register for at most 125 credits given the credit weightings of some modules in mathematics and physics.
Progression into year 4 of the MNatSc programme is dependent on passing at least 100 level 3 credits and achieving an average of 60% or higher. Exceptions to this will only be at the discretion of the Progression and Classification Board. Students failing to progress to year 4 of the MNatSc will be transferred to the BSc programme.
Candidates taking Biochemistry will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL3215 | Cancer Biology | 20 |
Candidates studying Biology will be required to choose one of the following pathways: Genetics, Zoology or Ecology.
Genetics: Candidates will be required to study 40-60 credits of the following optional modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY3111 | Advanced Genetic Techniques and Applications | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY3153 | Advanced Topics in Human Genetics and Epigenetics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY3245 | Advanced Topics in Evolution | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Zoology: Candidates will be required to study 40-60 credits of the following optional modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY3135 | Advanced Topics in Behaviour: from sex to death | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY3225 | Sustainable Innovations in Animal Science | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY3245 | Advanced Topics in Evolution | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY3300 | Level 3 Field Course (South Africa) | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Ecology: Candidates will be required to study 40-60 credits of the following optional modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY3133 | Advanced Topics in Ecology | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY3247 | Advanced Topics in Conservation Science | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY3300 | Level 3 Field Course (South Africa) | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates on all Biology pathways may choose from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY3222 | Social Biology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY3223 | Animal Developmental Biology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY3246 | Evolution and Population Genetics | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
CHEMISTRY
Candidates taking Chemistry will take at least 40 credits of Chemistry modules and will continue on one of three pathways: Organic and Biological Chemistry, Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, or Physical Chemistry.
Candidates taking the Organic and Biological Chemistry pathway will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3321 | Extended Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3411 | Advanced Laboratory Work for Natural Science and Joint Honours | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3412 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Work for Natural Science and Joint Honours (extended) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
*Students may only choose one of CHEM3411 or CHEM3412.
Candidates taking the Organic and Biological Chemistry pathway may also choose up to 20 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3132 | Classical and Quantum Pharmacology | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM3242 | Medicinal Chemistry in Drug Development | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3312 | Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| CHEM3330 | Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates taking the Inorganic and Materials Chemistry pathway will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3132 | Classical and Quantum Pharmacology | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM3311 | Extended Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3312 | Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3411 | Advanced Laboratory Work for Natural Science and Joint Honours | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3412 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Work for Natural Science and Joint Honours (extended) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
*Students may only choose one of CHEM33120 or CHEM3311.
**Students may only choose one of CHEM3411 or CHEM3412.
Candidates taking the Inorganic and Materials Chemistry pathway may also choose up to 20 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3242 | Medicinal Chemistry in Drug Development | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3320 | Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| CHEM3321 | Extended Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3330 | Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates taking the Physical Chemistry pathway will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3331 | Extended Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3411 | Advanced Laboratory Work for Natural Science and Joint Honours | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3412 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Work for Natural Science and Joint Honours (extended) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
*Students may only choose one of CHEM3411 or CHEM3412.
Candidates taking the Physical Chemistry pathway may also choose up to 20 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3242 | Medicinal Chemistry in Drug Development | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3312 | Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3320 | Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates taking Environmental Science will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOEE3110 | Earth System Science: Biogeochemical Cycles | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE3151 | Dynamics of Weather Systems | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE3190 | Earth Observations from Space | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE3282 | Groundwater | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE3410 | Atmosphere and Ocean Climate Change Processes | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE3431 | Atmospheric Pollution: Causes, Impact and Regulation | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE3515 | Ice in the Earth System | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE3535 | Atmospheric Physics | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE3610 | Oceanography in the Earth System | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE3760 | Terrestrial Biosphere in the Earth System | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE3791 | Observing weather and climate: advanced field skills | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
*Students will be required to study SOEE3791 or SOEE5096M at Level 5M.
Students choosing SOEE3410, SOEE3431 or SOEE3700 will not be allowed to study SOEE5685M at Level 5.
Students choosing SOEE3515 will not be allowed to study SOEE5515M at Level 5.
Students choosing SOEE3610 will not be allowed to study SOEE5617M at Level 5.
Students choosing SOEE3110 will not be allowed to study SOEE5232M at Level 5.
Students choosing SOEE3791 will not be allowed to study SOEE5096M at Level 5.
Candidates taking Food Science and Nutrition will take at least 40 credits of Food Science and Nutrition modules and will continue on one of three pathways: Food Science, Nutrition, or a combination of Food Science and Nutrition.
Candidates taking the Food Science pathway will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD3012 | Computational Modelling of Food Processing | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD3042 | How Ingredients Interact in Foods | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD3101 | Food Biotechnology | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD3133 | Food Science and Nutrition: Recent Revelations | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD3331 | Functional Foods | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD3372 | New Product Development: Interdisciplinary Team Project | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students choosing FOOD3101 will not be allowed to study FOOD5126M at level 5.
Students choosing FOOD3133 will not be allowed to study FOOD5133M at level 5.
Students choosing FOOD3012 will not be allowed to study FOOD5100M at level 5.
Candidates taking the Nutrition pathway will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD3331 | Functional Foods | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD3341 | Food and Cancer | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD3382 | Nutrition Policy and Public Health | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students choosing FOOD3382 will not be allowed to study FOOD5441M at level 5.
Students choosing FOOD3xxx will not be allowed to study FOOD5060M at level 5.
Candidates taking the Food Science and Nutrition pathway will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD3042 | How Ingredients Interact in Foods | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD3101 | Food Biotechnology | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD3133 | Food Science and Nutrition: Recent Revelations | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD3331 | Functional Foods | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD3372 | New Product Development: Interdisciplinary Team Project | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students choosing FOOD3101 will not be allowed to study FOOD5126M at level 5.
Students choosing FOOD3133 will not be allowed to study FOOD5133M at level 5.
Students choosing FOOD3xxx will not be allowed to study FOOD50660M at level 5.
Candidates taking Mathematics will take at least 40 credits of Mathematics and will continue on one of three pathways: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, or a combination of Pure and Applied Mathematics.
Candidates taking the Applied Mathematics pathway will be required to study the following module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3300 | Methods of Applied Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates taking the Applied Mathematics pathway may choose one of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3400 | Fluid Dynamics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3430 | Entropy and Quantum Mechanics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
Candidates taking the Applied Mathematics pathway may choose one of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3410 | Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3425 | Mathematical Biology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates taking the Pure Mathematics pathway will be required to study the following module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3125 | Groups and Symmetry | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates taking the Pure Mathematics pathway may also choose the following module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3115 | Graph Theory and Combinatorics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates taking the Pure Mathematics pathway may also choose one of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3150 | Numbers and Codes | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3165 | Proof and Computation | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates taking the Pure and Applied Mathematics pathway will be required to study 20 to 40 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3125 | Groups and Symmetry | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH3300 | Methods of Applied Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates taking the Pure and Applied Mathematics pathway may also choose one of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3115 | Graph Theory and Combinatorics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3400 | Fluid Dynamics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3430 | Entropy and Quantum Mechanics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates taking the Pure and Applied Mathematics pathway may also choose one of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3150 | Numbers and Codes | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3165 | Proof and Computation | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3410 | Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3425 | Mathematical Biology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates taking Physics will be required to study at least 40 credits of Physics modules.
Candidates taking Physics who took 40-60 credits of Physics in year two may choose from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHAS3100 | Star and Planet Formation | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS3200 | Advanced Optics with Photonics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS3300 | Quantum Matter | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS3310 | Magnetism and Ferroic Materials | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHAS3400 | Advanced Quantum Physics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS3410 | Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHAS3420 | Advanced Mechanics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS3500 | The Physics of the Molecules of Life | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS3510 | Molecular Simulation with Machine Learning: Theory and Practice | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
All students can study up to 20 credits of discovery modules. You may use some of these credits in the two main subjects from the previous option blocks.
Students may use their Discovery module credits to take the following programming module (if they have not already taken NATS2100):
CHEM3212, Big Data, Big Science, 10 credits, Semester 1
Students not taking Physics as one of their two main subjects can apply to take the following module as part of their Discovery credits:
PHYS3610 Group Innovation Project, 20 credits, Semester 1&2
Students may wish to consider discovery modules offered in History and Philosophy of Science:
HPSC3200 Science Communication: History & Theory, 20 credits, Semester 1 - suitable for any pathway combinations
HPSC3315 History of the Body, 20 credits, Semester 2 - most suitable for students taking biology/biochemistry/food and nutrition
HPSC3450 Mind, Brain & Society, 20 credits, Semester 2 - most suitable for students taking biology/biochemistry
PHIL3851 Introduction to Philosophy of Modern Physics, 10 credits, Semester 1 [Pre-requisites: EITHER: 20 credits of level 2 Physics (or equivalent) OR: A level Physics (or equivalent) together with 20 credits in level 2 HPS OR level 2 Logic & Language OR Theoretical Core Philosophy modules. Students who don't have A-level physics (or equivalent) may be allowed to enrol after discussion with the module leader.] - most suitable for students taking physics/mathematics
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