2022/23 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MChem, BSc Medicinal Chemistry (with Industrial Experience) Year 4 Placement
| Programme code: | MCBS-MC/E4Y4 | UCAS code: | |
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| Duration: | 5 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Professor Paul Taylor | Contact address: | p.c.taylor@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 600
Entry requirements:
Typically, grades AAB at A-level, including Chemistry (but not including General Studies or Critical Thinking).
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Chemistry
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Chemistry
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Programme specification:
The programme will:
- provide an environment for study that will encourage an enthusiasm for chemistry and an appreciation in depth of its application in a wide variety of contexts with particular in-depth emphasis on medicinal chemistry;
- provide students with a detailed appreciation of chemistry and medicinal chemistry, and the necessary background and intellectual training for a wide range of professional careers;
- develop a student's ability to apply his/her chemical knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems at the forefront of medicinal chemistry;
- provide the knowledge and experience which constitute an essential preliminary to performing original research with a degree of autonomy in chemistry or a related multidisciplinary field, either in industry, government research laboratories, or academic institutions;
- enable the students to aspire to the highest professional standards in chemistry;
- give a developed and balanced foundation of chemical knowledge, of scientific principles in a wider context, and encourage by experience the transferable skills that are of value in both chemical and non-chemical employment;
- provide students with an understanding of the principles, both theoretical and experimental, of organic, inorganic, physical, theoretical and medicinal chemistry, and the ability to apply them in innovative situations;
- provide an insight into selected areas of chemistry where major and important developments are currently taking place;
- develop an appreciation of the importance of chemistry in industrial, economic, environmental and social contexts, with a particular emphasis on the relevance of medicinal chemistry;
- provide experience in carrying out a research project which includes a literature search, the planning and carrying out of experiments, and the processing and evaluation of results which are then presented in a variety of formats;
- enable students to enter the chemistry profession at a level beyond that of the corresponding BSc programme, and they will be able to plan and undertake a coherent and extended research project, either within a higher degree programme or within suitable industries;
- conform to professional standards in chemistry, and to satisfy the admission criteria for full Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) with Chartered Chemist status (CChem).
Progression through all years is dependent on a student achieving a minimum of 100 credits and an overall academic average of 60%.
At Level 2 and 3 this must include an average of 60% or higher in compulsory theory modules.
Students that do not meet this criterion at the end of Level 1 or 2 will usually progress on a BSc programme.
Relationship with other programmes:
The MChem, BSc Medicinal Chemistry programme shares a common first year with the programmes in Chemistry, and transfer between these courses will only be allowed with the permission of the Director of Student Education until the points of divergence at the end of Year 1.
Students may transfer from the MChem programme to the BSc programme at the end of Level 1 or 2 and additionally at Level 3 following the Semester 1 examinations.
Students wishing to pursue an International programme will be required to transfer to the corresponding Chemistry programme.
Students wishing to pursue an Industrial programme will be given appropriate assistance and guidance in seeking an industrial placement at the commencement of Year 2. If a placement is not obtained, then the student will transfer to the equivalent Chemistry programme which is based at Leeds for the duration of the degree.
The industrial placement must be approved by the University to contain sufficient chemical content that it can form an assessed component of the course.
Students that obtain an industrial placement but who fail to meet the academic progression requirements at the end of Level 2 will usually progress on a BSc programme.
Students that obtain an industrial placement which is not approved as having sufficient chemical content to form an assessed part of the course will usually progress on a BSc programme.
Students may transfer into the Industrial programme from other programmes subject to obtaining an approved industrial placement and meeting the required academic progression targets.
Students wishing to exit their studies at any time must seek advice from the Student Education Service staff in the School.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| CHEM1101 | Chemistry 1: Bonding and Behaviour | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1201 | Chemistry 2: Energy, Structure and Transformation | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM1301 | Chemistry: The Interdisciplinary Science | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM1401 | Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemists | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to pass CHEM1401 to progress to the second year.
Optional modules:
| CAPE1070 | Foundation Engineering Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1181 | Mathematics for Chemists | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1200 | The Extraordinary Chemistry of Everyday Life | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| IDEA1100 | Science & Society: An Ethical View | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students may study up to 20 credits from the following options. Students on all single honours chemistry programmes of study with Grade C or less in Mathematics A-level (or equivalent) will be required to study CHEM1181 Mathematics for Chemists (10 credits).
| CAPE1070 | Foundation Engineering Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1181 | Mathematics for Chemists | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1200 | The Extraordinary Chemistry of Everyday Life | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| IDEA1100 | Science & Society: An Ethical View | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
| CAPE1070 | Foundation Engineering Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1181 | Mathematics for Chemists | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1200 | The Extraordinary Chemistry of Everyday Life | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| IDEA1100 | Science & Society: An Ethical View | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students may study up to 20 credits from the following options. Students on all single honours chemistry programmes of study with Grade C or less in Mathematics A-level (or equivalent) will be required to study CHEM1181 Mathematics for Chemists (10 credits).
| CAPE1070 | Foundation Engineering Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1181 | Mathematics for Chemists | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1200 | The Extraordinary Chemistry of Everyday Life | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| IDEA1100 | Science & Society: An Ethical View | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Students will also study up to 20 credits of discovery modules (up to a total of 120 credits).
The award of Certificate of Higher Education requires obtaining 100 credits in Year 1 (or above), with a minimum of 80 credits of compulsory modules (including CHEM1401).
Discovery modules:
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| CHEM2121 | Organic Chemistry: Conformation, Configuration & Reactivity | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2131 | Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2191 | Structure and Spectroscopy | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2211 | Organometallic Compounds and their Applications | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2215 | Introduction to Drug Design | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2221 | Organic Chemistry: Introduction to Pericyclic, Heterocyclic and Bioorganic Chemistry | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2231 | Quantum Mechanics and Bonding | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2292 | Analytical and Applied Chemistry | 10 credits | Not running until 202324 | |
| CHEM2451 | Further Practical and Research Skills for Medicinal Chemists | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to pass CHEM2451 to progress to the third year.
Optional modules:
Candidates may study up to 10 credits from the following optional modules:
| CHEM2111 | Structure and Synthesis of Materials | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM2200 | Science and Society: The Critical Interface | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM2600 | Chemistry: Idea to Market | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Discovery modules:
Students may study up to 10 credits of discovery modules (up to a total of 120 credits).
The award of Diploma of Higher Education requires obtaining 200 credits, with a minimum of 100 credits in Year 2 (or above), (including CHEM2451).
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| CHEM3126 | Strategy, Methods and Reaction Technology for Organic Synthesis | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM3136 | Energy, Molecules and Chemical Change | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM3146 | Medicinal Chemistry | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM3216 | Advanced Organometallics and Catalysis | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3226 | Process chemistry and reactive intermediates in synthesis | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3455 | Advanced Lab Work for MChem (Medicinal) | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
A pass in CHEM3455 (or equivalent) is required to progress to the fourth year.
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study 40 credits from the following optional modules:
(Please ensure you take no more than 70 credits, in total, in any one semester; including modules taken over both semester 1 and 2).
| CHEM3185 | Atmospheric Chemistry | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM3211 | Properties and Applications of Materials | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM3212 | Big Data, Big Science | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM3281 | Topics in Fundamental and Theoretical Chemistry (10cr) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3282 | Topics in Fundamental and Theoretical Chemistry (20cr) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3283 | Topics in Fundamental Chemistry | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3291 | Topics in Interdisciplinary and Applied Chemistry (10cr) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3292 | Topics in Interdisciplinary and Applied Chemistry (20cr) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
CHEM3281 and CHEM3282 are mutually exclusive.
From the 40 credits of optional modules students may select one of the following options:
| CHEM3621 | Ethical Issues in Chemistry | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM3666 | Chemistry into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| NATS3200 | Machine Learning Approaches to Scientific Data Analysis | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students will be required to seek approval from the module leader and complete a Change of Module form to enrol on CHEM3666. Students who take CHEM3666 will also be required to enrol on a 20 credit laboratory module (CHEM3424) instead of CHEM3455 and choose an additional 10 credits of options.
Discovery modules:
Discovery modules:
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| CHEM8501 | Industrial Experience Year | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
The Industrial Experience Year will be assessed on a pass fail basis.
Discovery modules:
Discovery modules:
Year5 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| CHEM5460M | Laboratory-based Project Work 6M | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM5601M | Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 60 Credit | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to pass CHEM5460M.
Discovery modules:
Discovery modules:
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