UNIVERSITY OF YORK UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

UNIVERSITY OF YORK UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in: Awarding institution University of York Department(s) Chemistry Award(s) and programme title(s) September 2016 Teaching institution University of York Level of qualification MChem in Chemistry (F102, York and Industry) (F101, Abroad) MChem in Chemistry, Management and Industry (F192, York and Industry) (F191, Abroad) MChem in Chemistry, Resources and the Environment (F144, York and Industry) (F143, Abroad) MChem in Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (F154, York and Industry) (F153, Abroad) Interim awards available Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4/Certificate) Diploma of Higher Education (Level 5/Intermediate) Honours level interim award: BSc (Hons) (Level 6/Honours) in Chemistry (F100) Chemistry, Management and Industry (F190) Chemistry, Resources and the Environment (F142) Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (F152) UCAS s F102, F101, F192, F191, F144, F143, F154, F153 Admissions criteria Level 7/Masters Generic Generic AAB, A in Chemistry for students taking Chemistry and at least two other sciences/mathematics AAA, A in Chemistry for students taking Chemistry with one other science/mathematics A*AA + A or B AS in science/mathematics, A in Chemistry for students taking Chemistry with no other science/mathematics 1

Length and status of the programme(s) and mode(s) of study Programme Chemistry 4 years (fulltime) Start dates/months (if applicable for programmes that have multiple intakes or start dates that differ from the usual academic year) N/A Length (years) and status (full-time/parttime) Face-toface, campusbased Yes Mode Distance learning Minor Other N/A Chemistry, Management and Industry 4 years (fulltime) Yes Minor N/A Chemistry, Resources and the Environment 4 years (fulltime) Yes Minor N/A Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 4 years (fulltime) Yes Minor N/A Language of study English Programme accreditation by Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies (if applicable) Royal Society of Chemistry Educational aims of the programme The programmes aim: 1. To provide a degree-level education, establishing a broad knowledge base and experience in modern chemistry and chemical practice. 2. To provide students with the opportunity to follow a variety of programmes of study in Chemistry within a common academic framework. Thus students will graduate as fully qualified chemists with specialist knowledge at the frontiers of Chemistry to suit their particular needs, interests and career objectives. 3. To develop the practical skills of students so that they are able to carry out experimental work safely and accurately whilst appreciating the significance of the results obtained. 4. To provide students with research training and sufficient exposure to chemical research to serve as a foundation for a career in scientific research through the execution of a substantial research project in an academic environment. 5. To provide students with the opportunity to develop a range of key skills of relevance to both chemical and non-chemical employment. 6. To instil in students an enthusiasm for Chemistry and an appreciation of its application in different contexts. 7. To exemplify the importance of Chemistry to the industrial, economic and social needs of society. 8. To enable students to pursue: 2

(i) scientific and related careers in which a specialism in advanced areas of Chemistry is appropriate (F102). (ii) scientific or related careers in which a specialism in industrial management and practice is relevant (F192). (iii) scientific or related careers in which a specialism in environmental issues and practice is relevant (F144). (iv) scientific or related careers in which a specialism in biological systems and pharmaceutical Chemistry is appropriate (F154). 3

Intended learning outcomes for the programme and how the programme enables students to achieve and demonstrate the intended learning outcomes This programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas: The following teaching, learning and assessment methods enable students to achieve and to demonstrate the programme learning outcomes: Knowledge and understanding of: A: Knowledge and understanding 1. Chemical terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units. 2. The characteristic properties of elements and their compounds in relation to trends within the Periodic Table. 3. The properties of functional groups and structural types in organic molecules, synthetic procedures for their formation and interconversion and the mechanistic principles underlying these transformations. 4. The properties of inorganic systems, procedures for their synthesis and the underlying principles behind their interconversion. 5. The principles and the application of physical chemistry including thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. 6. The principles and procedures used in chemical analysis and in the characterisation and quantification of chemical substances. 7. Major issues at the frontiers of chemical research and development. In particular, final year core explore the most recent advances and place them in a research framework context. 8. The role of Chemistry within the needs of society and the application of chemical principles to the resolution of problems faced by industry, the community and the individual. 9. The application of Chemistry in an industrial context (notably on F192). 10. The role of Chemistry in an environmental context and the application of chemical principles to the solution of environmental problems (notably on F144). 11. The chemistry of molecules of biological significance (notably on F154). Able to: B: (i) Skills - discipline related 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to the subject areas identified above. Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): Lectures (1-11) Tutorials (1-11) Workshops (1-11) Seminars (1-11) Group Exercises (1-11) Revision Classes (1-11) Practical Classes (1-11) Site Visits (8-10) Field Trips (8-10) Research Project (1-11) Blended Learning (1-11) Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes): Closed examinations (1-11) Assessed workshops and/or tutorials (1-11) Essays (1-11) Oral and poster presentations (1-11) Practical reports (1-6) Viva voce examinations (1-6) Scientific literacy articles (7) Extended Research Project Report (1-11) Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): Tutorials and Workshops (1-4) 4

2. Apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems of both a familiar and an unfamiliar nature. 3. Integrate the theory and practice of chemicallybased material. 4. Assemble, evaluate and interpret chemical information and data. 5. Present scientific material and arguments clearly and correctly both in writing and orally. 6. Analyse novel problems and plan strategies for their solution. 7. Use computational data-processing skills relating to chemical information. 8. Recognise and apply sound measurement techniques and practice. 9. Use time management skills within the context of a safe laboratory environment. 10. Carry out standard synthetic and analytical laboratory procedures safely and competently. 11. Undertake the systematic observation, measurement, recording and documentation of chemical properties and changes. 12. Assess the physical and chemical properties of substances so as to be able to handle them safely in an experimental context. 13. Operate chemical instrumentation for separation, structural identification and analysis. 14. Plan and execute experimental investigations and to interpret and evaluate the resultant observations. 15. Plan, execute and interpret an independent and extended research project and develop critical evaluation of data skills. 16. Obtain enhanced experimental skills through execution of extended research project Able to: B: (ii) Skills transferable 1. Demonstrate oral, visual and written communication skills, including critical assessment of information. 2. Demonstrate IT skills including word-processing and the retrieval of electronically stored information. 3. Demonstrate numeracy including an appreciation of the accuracy of quantitative data. 4. Undertake problem solving both of a qualitative and a quantitative nature. 5. Develop and demonstrate team-working skills and the ability to communicate effectively as part of a group. 6. Demonstrate organisational skills particularly those Blended Learning (1-6) Group Exercises (1-6) Practical Classes (1-16) Research Project (1-16) Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes): Tutorial assignments (1-6) Workshop problems (1-6) Blended Learning Assignments (1-6) Essays (1,4,5,6) Scientific Literature Review (1,4,5,6) Oral and Poster Presentations (1,4-6) Practical Reports (1-7,14) Execution of Extended Research Project (2-4,6-16) Extended Research Project Report (1-7,15) Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): Lectures (1,3,6) Tutorials (1,3,4,6,7,8) Workshops (1-7) Seminars (1,6) Group Exercises (1-9) Site visits/field Trips (5,6) Practical Classes (1-8) Blended Learning (1-9) Critical Literature Review module 5

associated with the efficient utilisation of time and managing multiple deadlines. 7. Demonstrate independent learning skills. 8. Critical understanding and interpretation of literature 9. Demonstrate an ability to communicate complex material to non-specialists. Able to: (8) C: Experience and other attributes 1. Discuss progress with the academic or project supervisor and strategies for improvement. 2. Prepare formatively assessed material for tutorials and to present that material in tutorials. 3. Work as part of a group in workshops. 4. Engage in problem solving activities. 5. Undertake site visits (on some only). 6. Exploit opportunities to take part in the Language for All programme and the York Award Scheme and to gain certification for extra-curricular activities. 7. Demonstrate practical competence in a laboratory environment and an appreciation of the effectiveness of team working in the solution of practical problems. 8. Undertake independent research including the review of literature relevant to the project and the preparation of a report and an oral presentation of that research. Research Project (1-9) Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes): Tutorial Assignments (1-4,6-8) Workshop Problems (1,3-6) Blended Learning Assignments (1-9) Essays (1,2,6,7,8) Scientific Literature Review (1-4,6-8) Oral and Poster Presentations (1-3,6,7,9) Practical Reports (1-4,6,7,8) Execution of Extended Research Project (3-8) Extended Research Project Report (1-4,6,7,8) Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): Tutorials (1,2,4) Workshops (1,3,4) Site Visits/Field Trips (5) Group Exercises (4) Practical Classes (4,7) Research Project (1,4,7,8) Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes): Tutorials (2) Workshops (3,4) Execution of Extended Research Project (1,4,7,8) Extended Research Project Report (1,4,8) Relevant Quality Assurance Agency benchmark statement(s) and other relevant external reference points (e.g. National Occupational Standards, or the requirements of Professional, Statutory or Regulatory bodies) QAA benchmark statement for Chemistry http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/publications/documents/sbs-chemistry-14.pdf The Royal Society of Chemistry's requirement for accreditation 6

University award regulations To be eligible for an award of the University of York a student must undertake an approved programme of study, obtain a specified number of credits (at a specified level(s)), and meet any other requirements of the award as specified in the award requirements, programme regulations, and other University regulations (e.g. payment of fees). will be awarded upon passing a module s assessment(s) but some credit may be awarded where failure has been compensated by achievement in other. The University s award and assessment regulations specify the University s marking scheme, and rules governing progression (including rules for compensation), reassessment, award requirements and degree classification. The award and assessment regulations apply to all programmes: any exceptions that that relate to this programme are approved by University Teaching Committee and are recorded at the end of this document. To graduate with one of the specific degree titles listed below it is necessary for the final year project to be relevant to the specific degree title students are advised on the details of this when applying for final year projects. It is also necessary for MChem(York) students to take at least six cognate option : MChem in Chemistry, Management and Industry (F192) Clean Technology Energy and Environment Managerial Economics Management in Industry Clean Technology Greener Chemical Processing The following can be used to make the number up to six: Catalysis, The Material World Introduction to Materials Chemistry, Analytical and Forensic Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Chemoinformatics. Students must take at least one of these latter two Year 4. Students in Industry/Abroad must follow the relevant part of the Open Learning instead of taking one of the Year 4 options (which are not available to them). MChem in Chemistry, Resources and the Environment (F144) Clean Technology Energy and Environment) Dynamic Earth Origins and Evolution Dynamic Earth Biogeochemistry and Climate Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate The following can be used to make the number up to six: Catalysis, Analytical and Forensic Chemistry, Bioinspired Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Air Quality and Human Health. Students must take one of these latter two Year 4 options. Students in Industry/Abroad must follow the relevant part of the Open Learning instead of taking one of the Year 4 options (which are not available to them). MChem in Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (F154) Chemistry and Disease Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry Proteins in 3D Chemistry and Disease Advanced Medicinal Chemistry Genes and Genetic Engineering The following can be used to make the number up to six: Proteins in Action, Bioinspired Chemistry, Synthesis From Nature to the Lab, Chemical Biology and Molecular Interactions, Bioinformatics. Students must take one of these latter two Year 4 options. 7

Students in Industry/Abroad must follow the relevant part of the Open Learning instead of taking one of the Year 4 options (which are not available to them). Departmental policies on assessment and feedback Detailed information on assessment (including grade descriptors, marking procedures, word counts etc.) is available in the written statement of assessment which applies to this programme and the relevant module descriptions. These are available in the student handbook and on the Department s website: http://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/internal/undergrad/year1/ Information on formative and summative feedback to students on their work is available in the written statement on feedback to students which applies to this programme and the relevant module descriptions. These are available in the student handbook and on the Department s website: http://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/internal/undergrad/year1/ Are electives permitted? Yes. Up to 40 credits per stage and 80 credits overall. Can a Languages For All (LFA) module be taken ab initio (i.e. beginner level) in Stage 1? Yes 8

Diagrammatic representation of the programme structure by stage, showing the distribution and credit value of core and option Stage 1 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Core 1a: An Introduction to Chemical Change, Reactivity and Mechanism (20 credits) Core 1b: An Introduction to Structure and Bonding (10 credits) Core 1c: Skills for Chemists I (10 credits) Core 2: Analysis, Bonding and Chemical Change (30 credits) Core 3: Chemical Reactivity, Structure and Mechanism (30 credits) Practical Chemistry (10 credits) Skills for Chemists II (10 credits) Stage 2 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Core 4a: Reactivity, Equilibrium and Change (20 Core 5: Synthesis, Structure and Mechanism (30 credits) credits) Core 4b: Structure and Bonding (20 credits) Core 6: The Interaction of Light with Molecules (20 credits) Option 1 (10 credits) Option 2 (10 credits) Option 3 (10 credits) Stage 3 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Core 7: Advanced Core Core 8: Advanced Core Chemistry II (20 credits) Chemistry I (20 credits) Option 4 (10 credits) Core 9: Advanced Core Chemistry III (20 credits) Option 5 (10 credits) Option 6 (10 credits) Practical Research Training and Scientific Literacy (30 credits) Stage 4 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term All Students Extended Research Project (90 credits, Core) All Students Critical Literature Review (10 credits, Core) MChem(York) Option 7 (10 credits) Option 8 (10 credits) MChem(Ind/Abroad) Open Learning : Advanced Chemistry (20 credits) 9

Stage 1 Core module table Core 1a: An Introduction to Chemical Change, Reactivity and Mechanism Core 1b: An Introduction to Structure and Bonding Core 1c: Skills for Chemists I Core 2: Analysis, Bonding and Chemical Change Core 3: Chemical Reactivity, Structure and Mechanism Practical Chemistry Skills for Chemists II Stage 2 Core module table Core 4a: Reactivity, Equilibrium and Change Core 4b: Structure and Bonding 0 01C 0 02C 0 03C 0 04C 0 05C 0 06C 0 07C 001I 002I level 1 Overview of by stage Prerequisites Assessment value 2 rules 3 4/C 20 None NR for practical 4/C 10 None NR for practical Timing and format of main assessment (AuT Autumn Term, SpT- Spring Term, SuT Summer Term) Closed exams wk1 SpT plus continuous assessment of Practical component Closed exams wk1 SpT plus continuous assessment of Practical component 4/C 10 None None Closed exams wk1 SpT plus coursework assessment by oral presentation. 4/C 30 None None Closed exams wk7 SuT plus coursework for one lecture course 4/C 30 None None Closed exams wk7 SuT plus coursework for blended learning course(s) 4/C 10 None NR Continuous assessment only 4/C 10 None NR for practical level value Prerequisites Assessment rules Closed exams, coursework and practical team-project work assessment Timing and format of main assessment 5/I 20 Stage 1 NR for practical Closed exams wk1 SpT plus continuous assessment of Practical Component 5/I 20 Stage 1 NR for practical Closed exams wk1 SpT plus continuous assessment of Practical and Maths Components 1 The credit level is an indication of the module s relative intellectual demand, complexity and depth of learning and of learner autonomy (Level 4/Certificate, Level 5/Intermediate, Level 6/Honours, Level 7/Masters) 2 The credit value gives the notional workload for the module, where 1 credit corresponds to a notional workload of 10 hours (including contact hours, private study and assessment) 3 Special assessment rules P/F the module marked on a pass/fail basis (NB pass/fail cannot be compensated) NC the module cannot be compensated NR there is no reassessment opportunity for this module. It must be passed at the first attempt 10

Core 5: Synthesis, Structure and Mechanism Core 6: The Interaction of Light with Molecules 003I 004I 5/I 30 Stage 1 NR for practical and Group Exercises Closed exams wks5-7 SuT, continuous assessment of one Lecture Course, Practical Components and Group Exercises 5/I 20 Stage 1 NR for practical Closed exams wks5-7 SuT, continuous assessment of one Lecture Course and Practical Components Option TABLE A Choose three s (but not both ME and PR1) Chemistry and Disease Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (CD1) Catalysis (CS) Clean Technology Energy and Environment (CT1) Dynamic Earth Origins and Evolution (DE1) Managerial Economics (ME) Materials World Introduction to Materials Chemistry (MW1) Proteins in 3D (PR1) 008I 005I 006I 007I 009I 010I 011I Prerequisites Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment level value 5/I 10 Stage 1 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wks5-7 SuT + continuous assessment 5/I 10 Stage 1 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wks5-7 SuT + continuous assessment 5/I 10 Stage 1, or by permission of module coordinator NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wks5-7 SuT + continuous assessment 5/I 10 Stage 1 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wks5-7 SuT + continuous assessment, or by permission of module coordinator 5/I 10 Stage 1 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wks5-7 SuT + continuous assessment desirable, A level maths skills 5/I 10 Stage 1 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wks5-7 SuT + continuous assessment 5/I 10 Stage 1 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wks5-7 SuT + continuous assessment Stage 3 Core module table Core 7: Advanced Core Chemistry I Core 8: Advanced Core Chemistry II 001H 002H level value Prerequisites Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment 6/H 20 Stage 2 None Closed exams wk1 SpT + continuous assessment 6/H 20 Stage 2 None Closed exams wks5-7 SuT 11

Core 9: Advanced Core Chemistry III Practical Research Training and Scientific Literacy 003H 005H 6/H 20 Stage 2 None Closed exams wks5-7 SuT 6/H 30 Stage 2 NR for practical and Int. Spec. Continuous assessment of practical and integrated spectroscopy, plus closed exam wks5-7 SuT for Sci. Lit. Option TABLE B - Choose one from TABLE B AND one from TABLE C The Material World II Advanced Nanomaterials (MW2) Management in Industry (MI) Dynamic Earth II Biogeochemistry & Climate (DE2) 008H 009H 012H Prerequisites Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment level value 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk1 SpT + continuous assessment 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk1 SpT + continuous assessment 6/H 10 Stage 2 and DE1 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk1 SpT + continuous assessment Genes and Genetic Engineering (GE) 013H 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk1 SpT + continuous assessment Option TABLE C - Choose one from TABLE B AND one from TABLE C Reaction Intermediates and Mechanisms (RI) Clean Technology II Greener Chemical Processing (CT2) Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate (AC) Chemistry and Disease II Advanced Medicinal Chemistry (CD2) 007H 010H 011H 014H Prerequisites Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment level value 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk1 SpT + continuous assessment 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk1 SpT + continuous assessment 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk1 SpT + continuous assessment 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk1 SpT + continuos assessment Option TABLE D - Choose one Analytical and Forensics Chemistry(AF) 015H Prerequisites Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment level value 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk5-7 SuT + continuous assessment 12

Bioinspired Chemistry (BI), Proteins in Action (PR2) Advanced Synthesis From Nature to the Laboratory (SY) 016H 017H 018H 6/H 10 Stage 2, or by permission of module coordinator NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk5-7 SuT + continuous assessment 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk5-7 SuT + continuous assessment and PR1 6/H 10 Stage 2 NR of cont. assess. Closed exams wk5-7 SuT + continuous assessment Stage 4 Core module table ALL STUDENTS TAKE THESE MODULES level value Prerequisites Critical Literature Review 011M 7/M 10 Stage 3 Advanced Research Project 028M 7/M 80 Stage 3 (York) 013M (Ind) 015M (Abr) Assessment rules NR NR Timing and format of main assessment Continuous assessment only assessed by wk5 SuT Report submitted and assessed SuT plus research presentation SuT Option TABLE E MChem(York) Students Choose one Chemical Biology and Molecular Interactions (CB) Green Chemistry (GC) Organometallics (OR) Quantum Chemistry (QC) 019M 021M 023M 024M level value Prerequisites 7/M 10 Stage 3 7/M 10 Stage 3 7/M 10 Stage 3 7/M 10 Stage 3 Option TABLE F MChem(York) Students Choose one Advanced Spectroscopy (AS) 017M level value Prerequisites 7/M 10 Stage 3 Assessment rules NR of cont. assess. NR of cont. assess. NR of cont. assess. NR of cont. assess. Assessment rules NR of cont. assess. Timing and format of main assessment Closed exam wk1 SpT plus continuous assessment in AuT Closed exam wk1 SpT plus continuous assessment in AuT Closed exam wk1 SpT plus continuous assessment in AuT Closed exam wk1 SpT plus continuous assessment in AuT Timing and format of main assessment Closed exam SuT plus continuous assessment 13

Air Quality and Human Health (AQ) Chemoinformatics (CI) Chemistry of Natural Products (NP) 018M 020M 022M 7/M 10 Stage 3 7/M 10 Stage 3 7/M 10 Stage 3 + option SY desirable NR of cont assess NR of cont. assess. NR of cont. assess. Closed exam SuT plus continuous assessment Closed exam SuT plus continuous assessment Closed exam SuT plus continuous assessment Variant s TABLE G For MChem(Abroad/Industry) Students Open Learning Advanced Chemistry 010M 7/M 20 Stage 3 None Closed exam wk5-7 SuT plus continuous assessment Year Abroad Taught Component [Students studying MChem(Abroad) may choose to replace Open Learning with this module] 029M 7/M 20 Stage 3 Depends on Host Institution Assessment as organised by host institition results available to York by Week 8 SuT at latest. 14

Additional year variants e.g. year in Europe, year in industry - Replacement year variants The Year in Industry programme replaces the Stage 4 Year in York programme by offering a 12 month placement in a UK or EU company. The taken by these students are clearly delineated in the Tables above. The Year Abroad scheme (F101) offers a full academic year in University Chemistry Departments in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, New Zealand, Spain and Singapore. This replaces the Stage 4 Year in York programme. The taken by these students are clearly delineated in the Table above. For all students on Industry/Abroad programmes, if they wish to graduate with a specific degree title, the content of the final year projectmust be relevant to that title. Students on all programmes may apply to spend Stage 2 on the University-wide North America/Asia/Australia student exchange programme. Acceptance on the programme is on a competitive basis. Marks from taken on replacement years count toward progression and classification. Transfers out of or into the programme Students on all programmes who fail to achieve the 55% hurdle at the end of Year 2 will automatically transfer onto the BSc programme. Students on the BSc programme can transfer onto any of the MChem programmes up to the end of Year 2, subject to their achieving the qualifying 55% mark at the end of Year 2. Students on the MChem with a Year in York and Year Abroad programmes who fail to achieve the 50% hurdle at the end of Year 3 will graduate at that point with a BSc and will not progress to Year 4. If such students already have an industrial placement arranged, they may complete the industrial placement and graduate, subject to its satisfactory completion, with a BSc in Chemistry (with a Year in Indisutry) Students enrolled on the MChem with a Year in Industry programme who fail to obtain an industrial placement during the Year 3 placement application window will be transferred onto the MChem(York) or MChem(Abroad) programme depending on their preference. Exceptions to University Award Regulations approved by University Teaching Committee Exception All practical components are nonreassessable due to the nature of the skills assessed and the difficulties of reassessing lab work. Date approved Approved by the Curriculum Design Team on behalf of UTC, Sept 2009 15

The MChem project is 90 credits rather than the university normal maximum of 80 credits across all different degrees (York, Abroad, Industry). This was done to achieve equity between all groups of students, and reflect the fact our degree in York, owing to its structure with many students studying projects away from York, has more taught material in year 3 than many chemistry degrees, and more project material in Year 4. Approved by UTC in August 2014. Quality and Standards The University has a framework in place to ensure that the standards of its programmes are maintained, and the quality of the learning experience is enhanced. Quality assurance and enhancement processes include: the academic oversight of programmes within departments by a Board of Studies, which includes student representation the oversight of programmes by external examiners, who ensure that standards at the University of York are comparable with those elsewhere in the sector annual monitoring and periodic review of programmes the acquisition of feedback from students by departments, and via the National Student Survey. More information can be obtained from the Academic Support Office: http://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/support-and-admin/academicsupport/staff/#quality Date on which this programme information was updated: Departmental web page: 6 July 2016 http://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/ Please note The information above 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. Detailed information on the learning outcomes, content, delivery and assessment of can be found in the module descriptions. The University reserves the right to modify this overview in unforeseen circumstances, or where the process of academic development, based on feedback from staff, students, external examiners or professional bodies, requires a change to be made. Students will be notified of any substantive changes at the first available opportunity. 16