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Programme code | 2CHEM011U |
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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 fully 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 | 1 years (full time) |
The programmes provide 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.
Students who successfully complete this preliminary year transfer onto the BSc/MSci Chemistry programme - please see separate programme specification for details.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of basic knowledge and understanding is through a combination of seminars, lectures and tutorials (year 1 small group teaching). |
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 and problems classes |
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. Communication skills are developed through writing, oral presentation. Practical skills are developed through supervised laboratory courses. |
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. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Transferable skills are developed through the teaching and learning programmes outlined above. Report writing and general communication skills are developed throughout the course of study through feedback on practical write-ups, and oral presentations and discussions in seminars. Skills in the area of information and communication technology are acquired through self-directed study |
Methods of Assessment | |
Transferable skills are assessed continuously through reports on formal practical work. |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level C/4 - Certificate |
See BSc Chemistry |
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Level I/5 - Intermediate |
See BSc Chemistry |
Level H/6 - Honours |
See BSc Chemistry |
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.
Workload Statement
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.
Assessment Statement
https://www.bris.ac.uk/science/undergraduates/satementonassessment.pdf
See admissions policy on University website at:
http://www.bris.ac.uk/prospective
This programme is designed for with a preliminary year of study for those entrants without a relevant background in the subject. Students then transfer onto the BSc/MSci Chemistry programme.
School of Chemistry Administration Office
Tel: 0117 928 7645
Fax: 0117 925 1295
Web page: http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Chemistry/Bristol_Chemistry.html
Students who successfully complete this preliminary year complete their studies on the BSc or MSci Chemistry programme - please see separate programme specification for details.
For the purposes of progression, it is necessary to pass all mandatory units
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Foundations of Chemistry | CHEM00001 | 40 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Foundations of Physics | PHYS00001 | 40 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Introductory Foundations of Mathematics | MATH00002 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Further Foundations of Mathematics | MATH00001 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Chemistry with a Preliminary Year of Study | 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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