BSc Medicinal Chemistry(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 2

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

B2 - Demonstrate how stereochemistry can control mechanistic pathways and predict synthetic products; apply organic chemistry to biological systems; use a variety of characterisation techniques to suggest the structure of organic compounds.

C2 - Rationalise and demonstrate problem solving in bonding, structure and reactivity of organo-metallic compounds.  Explain complex structures of inorganic materials and their characterisation techniques; and demonstrate knowledge of how those techniques can be applied. 

D2 - Explain and rationalise the fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, and apply these to the solution of a range of theoretical and applied problems.

Z2 - Describe the basic principles of medicinal chemistry including aspects of drug design, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Apply knowledge of chemical concepts to solve well-defined problems in this area.

E2 - Explain the theoretical basis and evaluate limitations of a range of classical and instrumental analytical techniques. Describe the role of sample preparation. Describe the basic principles of one or more specialisms within chemical science. Apply knowledge of chemical concepts to solve well-defined problems in this area.

F2 - Carry out a range of practical experiments that consolidate skills from level one whilst introducing techniques such as anhydrous reaction conditions.

G2 - Perform more complex quantitative/qualitative analysis and monitor and measure chemical properties and changes using advanced instrumentation. Record, process and present more complex experimental results.

H2 - Interpret and follow risk assessments relating to medium risk practical activities, enacting safe working practices and waste disposal.

I2 - Perform more complex algebraic manipulations and calculations, including applications of polar spherical coordinates. Demonstrate competence using partial derivatives to find solutions to differential equations involving more than variable.

J2 - Select appropriate statistical tests to analyse numerical data. Demonstrate an appreciation of the role of coding and scripting to analyse large datasets and perform repetitive calculations, including batch processing of data.

K2 - Navigate and utilise advanced digital information tools in a systematic way to source and collate information and data. Carry out citation searches. Select, summarise and interpret primary literature on a specific topic, citing and referencing the sources used.

N2 - Identify and explain the role of chemistry in sustainable development including the principles of Green Chemistry. Explain relationships between chemistry and other subjects as relevant to content covered.

Skills Learning Outcomes
O2 - Act professionally and with integrity. Describe and discuss confidently ethical issues and responsibilities.

P2 - Collaborate and work successfully in a group environment and with others in a professional manner, contributing positively and flexibly to team outputs.

Q2 - Communicate effectively using written, oral and other presentation methods, selecting appropriate content.

R2 - Reflect on progress and adapt action plan. Plan and manage their own and group work effectively.

S2 - Confidently approach unknown problems. Choose between alternative approaches with incomplete information in a lab-based scenario. Evaluate information and formulate arguments, independently and within a team. Critically analyze results and conclusions produced by others.

T2 - Realise the nature and value of their own and other's intellectual property, and the importance of managing and curating data.

U2 - Generate multiple ideas, concepts, proposals, solutions, or arguments in response to identified problems and opportunities. Review and evaluate different solutions in contexts that anticipate and accommodate change and contain elements of ambiguity, uncertainty and risk.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and may include written examinations, in-class and online tests, problem sheets, assignments, and coursework in the form of projects, reports, presentations and posters.

Practical work will be assessed via a combination of students bench notes, data, and write-ups via lab reports or proformas. Full details about the assessment rules are available in the version of the Code of Practice on Assessment (CoPA) applicable to the year of study.