2017/18 Programme Fact Sheet

As the central science, * *is responsible for many of the most important breakthroughs in science. In taking some of the world's most exciting ideas and discoveries and turning these into innovative processes and products, its potential to improve our everyday lives is enormous.

* *is the science of drugs, specifically the study of both the toxic and therapeutic affects that chemical agents have on a biological system. Graduates from our Chemistry with Pharmacology degree programme therefore possess interdisciplinary expertise in two subjects that are integral to the pharmaceutical and life-sciences industries, which make a vital contribution to the UK's economy.

Study at Birmingham and you will join one of the UK's leading universities and have access to some of the best research facilities and teaching and learning resources in the country. Throughout your time with us, you will be constantly challenged as you push forwards the boundaries of your understanding, all within a supportive learning environment. By the time you graduate, you will be ready to forge an exciting career that shapes the future of science and society.

Course Code: K0209

Course Title: Chemistry with Pharmacology

Award: B.Sc.

Duration: 3 Years

UCAS Code: F1B2

Annual Tuition Home/EU: £9,250 Fee: Overseas: £19,710

Students undertaking a standard undergraduate programme will be charged the above fees in each year of their studies. If your programme contains either a year abroad, year in industry or clinical years, please contact your Programme Office for a full breakdown of your tuition fees across all years of your programme.

Additional No mandatory additional course costs associated with this programme Course Costs:

Delivery Campus Location:

Study Mode: Full-time

Learning The Programme develops chemical, intellectual and transferable skills, preparing students for Outcomes: employment in chemical and related fields

In more detail, the programme aims to:

• Provide a sound knowledge base in the fields of chemistry, to additionally provide a grounding in related disciplines studied (e.g. optional material), and to develop wider transferable and transformation skills;

• Provide students with a coherent and significant development of pharmacology topics (within the Minor component of the programme);

• Provide a rational, structured and coherent programme of study that is relevant to the needs of employers;

• Facilitate the professional development of the student and provide training in appropriate skills (e.g. chemical safety);

• Develop a logical and enquiring attitude, with appropriate critical analysis and scientific discipline to encourage lifelong learning;

• Provide experience of originality in the application of knowledge and understanding of how research techniques are used to create and interpret knowledge in chemistry;

• Develop an enthusiasm for chemistry and pharmacology, and expose students to the frontiers of the disciplines;

• Generate in students an appreciation of the importance of the application of chemistry in industrial, economic, environmental and social contexts;

Provide an enhanced research experience through completion of a research project.

Accredited By: This programme has no outside accreditations

Accreditation This programme has no outside accreditations Dependency:

Awarded By: The University of Birmingham

Regulatory The University of Birmingham is regulated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England Body: (HEFCE). Assessment Methods and Contact Hours

Course Title: Chemistry with Pharmacology

The below data provides an indication of the type of activity a student is likely to undertake during a typical pathway on their chosen programme of study. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is set out below.

Assessment Methods

Year % Coursework % Written Exam % Practical Exam Year 1 30 70 0 Year 2 30 70 0 Year 3 40 60 0

Contact Hours

Year % Lectures, seminars or similar % Independent Study % Time on Placement Year 1 25 75 0 Year 2 25 75 0 Year 3 35 65 0

For a detailed breakdown of the contact hours associated with each module available on this programme, please visit https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/registry/policy/programmemodule/handbook/index.aspx Programme Requirements

The modules listed below are compulsory. Optional modules are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. For example optional modules please visit the respective course web page on our website. Any changes to compulsory modules will only be made in consultation with all registered students and offer holders.

Course Title: Chemistry with Pharmacology

Programme Code: 5064

Year: 1

Year 1 Summer Skills Laboratory is a zero credit module which provides training in the fundamental skills of separation, measurement, analysis, calculation and the interpretation of data. Satisfactory completion is assessed by maintenance of a laboratory notebook, the quality of the data produced in the laboratory and its interpretation. Satisfactory completion of this module is normally required for progression to Year 2. Fundamental Mathematics is a zero credit module which is student centred and self paced, providing training in the fundamental skills and concepts of mathematics that underpin the rest of the programme. Satisfactory completion of this module is normally required for progression to Year 2.

The following must be taken:

Module Code Module Title Credits Level Pre-requisites Co-requisites 17744 Autonomic Physiology 10 Certificate 21665 Pharmacology (Chemistry with 20 Certificate Pharmacology) 23319 LC Essentials of Cell & 10 Certificate Physiology 28583 LC Year 1 Summer Skills Laboratory 0 Certificate 29216 LC I 20 Certificate 29221 LC I 20 Certificate 29223 LC I 20 Certificate 29224 LC Practical Chemistry Ia 20 Certificate 29226 LC Fundamental Mathematics 0 Certificate Year: 2

The following must be taken:

Module Code Module Title Credits Level Pre-requisites Co-requisites 16009 Good Brain, Bad Brain 1 10 Intermediate 16010 Good Brain, Bad Brain 2 10 Intermediate 19408 Pharmacokinetics and 10 Intermediate Pharmacogenetics 20309 Systems Pharmacology 10 Intermediate 29888 Inorganic Chemistry II 20 I

29890 Organic Chemistry II 20 I

29893 Physical Chemistry II 20 I

29896 Practical Chemistry IIa 20 I Year: 3

The following must be taken:

Module Code Module Title Credits Level Pre-requisites Co-requisites 29889 Inorganic Chemistry III 20 H

29891 Organic Chemistry III 20 H

29894 Physical Chemistry III 20 H

10868 3B2 Major/Minor Chemistry Research 20 Honours Projects 19961 Introduction to Drug Discovery and 10 Honours Development 20311 Molecular and Integrative 30 Honours Pharmacology: From To Man