- UCAS course code
- F100
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc Chemistry
Duration: 3 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: F100 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAB including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: ABB including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £36,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances. For information about scholarships/bursaries/sponsorship please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the Department's scholarships information .
Course unit details:
Biomolecular Structure and Function 2
| Unit code | CHEM30722 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 3 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 22/23 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact.
The unit is delivered by Profs David Leys and Jon Waltho (X-ray and NMR), Dr. Jim Warwicker (modelling) and Dr. Anthony Green (protein:ligand interactions). Each of the three elements of the course consists of 6-7 lectures and 1 to 2 workshops, and is assessed by exam and a small element of coursework.
Pre/co-requisites
| Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomolecular Structure and Function | CHEM20722 | Pre-Requisite | Recommended |
Aims
The unit aims to look at protein structure and function relationship in detail, with a focus on looking at proteins relevant to the chemistry (ie mainly enzymes) and consisting of three elements: protein 3D structure determination, protein modelling studies and protein:ligand interactions. The latter aims to look at the importance of non-covalent interactions in chemical and biological systems, and describe some applications in modern chemical research.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students should be able to:
(i) understand the main methodology underpinning X-ray/NMR structure determination and the implications this has for the relevance/accuracy and information content of the corresponding protein structure models
(ii) understand the scope and limitations of protein structure and protein driven process energetics modelling
(iii) Understand non-covalent interactions and their importance in chemical and biological systems
Transferable skills and personal qualities
Problem solving skills, data mining. modelling and visualisation of complex molecular structures; communication skills (through submission of written course work)
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 85% |
| Written assignment (inc essay) | 15% |
Feedback methods
Feedback mechanisms will include direct interactions with students in the lectures as well as in the workshops. A small element of marked coursework for each of the three sections will provide detailed feedback on the students progress and understanding of the topic matter.
Recommended reading
The recommended text for this course is Voet & Voet Biochemistry, 4th Edition, Wiley. Earlier editions of this text also contain the relevant content. Other review articles relevant to material will be provided.
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Assessment written exam | 2 |
| Lectures | 20 |
| Practical classes & workshops | 2 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 76 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| David Leys | Unit coordinator |