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This is a core module for MSci Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (Level 7) students, built around the School of Biological Sciences (SoBS) expertise in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, and in the key processes framing the design and development of small molecule drugs, biopharmaceuticals and biologics. This module is 100% research-based, leveraging on core concepts and techniques developed at levels 4-6, iterated here to an advanced level through 8 work packages (5 unique to Advanced Pharmacology + 3 shared with BIOL6084 Advanced Neuroscience) reflecting the breadth and diversity of the research areas integral to the drug discovery process. These work packages will be led by academics around topics inherent to their current research interest within a subject-specific framework encompassing 1) preparatory work (independent study), 2) in-person workshops (2 hrs), 3) in-person assessment (2 hrs) or take-home, followed by a 4) feedback session (2 hrs). The structure of each package can range between a maximum of 6 contact hours (in-person seminars/workshops) down to 4 contact hours for a total of 10 hrs of work inclusive of independent study x8 packages. Assessment of each package is stand-alone for a total of 8 points of assessment for a double-semester 30 CATS module, which will be averaged to a total module mark.

This is a core module for MSci Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (Level 7) students, built around the School of Biological Sciences (SoBS) expertise in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, and in the key processes framing the design and development of small molecule drugs, biopharmaceuticals and biologics. This module is 100% research-based, leveraging on core concepts and techniques developed at levels 4-6, iterated here to an advanced level through 8 work packages (5 unique to Advanced Pharmacology + 3 shared with BIOL6084 Advanced Neuroscience) reflecting the breadth and diversity of the research areas integral to the drug discovery process. These work packages will be led by academics around topics inherent to their current research interest within a subject-specific framework encompassing 1) preparatory work (independent study), 2) in-person workshops (2 hrs), 3) in-person assessment (2 hrs) or take-home, followed by a 4) feedback session (2 hrs). The structure of each package can range between a maximum of 6 contact hours (in-person seminars/workshops) down to 4 contact hours for a total of 10 hrs of work inclusive of independent study x8 packages. Assessment of each package is stand-alone for a total of 8 points of assessment for a double-semester 30 CATS module, which will be averaged to a total module mark.

This is a core module for MSci Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (Level 7) students, built around the School of Biological Sciences (SoBS) expertise in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, and in the key processes framing the design and development of small molecule drugs, biopharmaceuticals and biologics. This module is 100% research-based, leveraging on core concepts and techniques developed at levels 4-6, iterated here to an advanced level through 8 work packages (5 unique to Advanced Pharmacology + 3 shared with BIOL6084 Advanced Neuroscience) reflecting the breadth and diversity of the research areas integral to the drug discovery process. These work packages will be led by academics around topics inherent to their current research interest within a subject-specific framework encompassing 1) preparatory work (independent study), 2) in-person workshops (2 hrs), 3) in-person assessment (2 hrs) or take-home, followed by a 4) feedback session (2 hrs). The structure of each package can range between a maximum of 6 contact hours (in-person seminars/workshops) down to 4 contact hours for a total of 10 hrs of work inclusive of independent study x8 packages. Assessment of each package is stand-alone for a total of 8 points of assessment for a double-semester 30 CATS module, which will be averaged to a total module mark.

This is a core module for MSci Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (Level 7) students, built around the School of Biological Sciences (SoBS) expertise in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, and in the key processes framing the design and development of small molecule drugs, biopharmaceuticals and biologics. This module is 100% research-based, leveraging on core concepts and techniques developed at levels 4-6, iterated here to an advanced level through 8 work packages (5 unique to Advanced Pharmacology + 3 shared with BIOL6084 Advanced Neuroscience) reflecting the breadth and diversity of the research areas integral to the drug discovery process. These work packages will be led by academics around topics inherent to their current research interest within a subject-specific framework encompassing 1) preparatory work (independent study), 2) in-person workshops (2 hrs), 3) in-person assessment (2 hrs) or take-home, followed by a 4) feedback session (2 hrs). The structure of each package can range between a maximum of 6 contact hours (in-person seminars/workshops) down to 4 contact hours for a total of 10 hrs of work inclusive of independent study x8 packages. Assessment of each package is stand-alone for a total of 8 points of assessment for a double-semester 30 CATS module, which will be averaged to a total module mark.

This module aims to provide the understanding of solar cell operation, relevant optical structures, photovoltaic systems and advanced concepts for high efficiency and low cost. Charge carrier statistics and transport are discussed in detail with application to solar cells. Photochemical solar energy conversion is illustrated on the example of dye-sensitised solar cells. A discussion of photovoltaic systems includes module operation under realistic conditions and a stand-alone system sizing based on energy balance.

The module includes fundamentals of electrochemistry and characteristics of reversible and irreversible systems (ferricyanide/ferrocyanide) rotating disc electrode, reaction rate and mass transport, mechanism of the hydrogen evolution reaction, exchange current densities, characterisation of fuel cell electrodes; alkaline cero gap cells, water electrolysers for hydrogen production, metal-air batteries, alloys as Li-Ion battery anodes, alloy catalysts for oxygen reduction, phase stability in aqueous alloy systems and super capacitors.

This module aims to provide the understanding of solar cell operation, relevant optical structures, photovoltaic systems and advanced concepts for high efficiency and low cost. Charge carrier statistics and transport are discussed in detail with application to solar cells. Photochemical solar energy conversion is illustrated on the example of dye-sensitised solar cells. A discussion of photovoltaic systems includes module operation under realistic conditions and a stand-alone system sizing based on energy balance.

The module includes fundamentals of electrochemistry and characteristics of reversible and irreversible systems (ferricyanide/ferrocyanide) rotating disc electrode, reaction rate and mass transport, mechanism of the hydrogen evolution reaction, exchange current densities, characterisation of fuel cell electrodes; alkaline cero gap cells, water electrolysers for hydrogen production, metal-air batteries, alloys as Li-Ion battery anodes, alloy catalysts for oxygen reduction, phase stability in aqueous alloy systems and super capacitors.

This module aims to provide the understanding of solar cell operation, relevant optical structures, photovoltaic systems and advanced concepts for high efficiency and low cost. Charge carrier statistics and transport are discussed in detail with application to solar cells. Photochemical solar energy conversion is illustrated on the example of dye-sensitised solar cells. A discussion of photovoltaic systems includes module operation under realistic conditions and a stand-alone system sizing based on energy balance.

The module includes fundamentals of electrochemistry and characteristics of reversible and irreversible systems (ferricyanide/ferrocyanide) rotating disc electrode, reaction rate and mass transport, mechanism of the hydrogen evolution reaction, exchange current densities, characterisation of fuel cell electrodes; alkaline cero gap cells, water electrolysers for hydrogen production, metal-air batteries, alloys as Li-Ion battery anodes, alloy catalysts for oxygen reduction, phase stability in aqueous alloy systems and super capacitors.

This module aims to provide the understanding of solar cell operation, relevant optical structures, photovoltaic systems and advanced concepts for high efficiency and low cost. Charge carrier statistics and transport are discussed in detail with application to solar cells. Photochemical solar energy conversion is illustrated on the example of dye-sensitised solar cells. A discussion of photovoltaic systems includes module operation under realistic conditions and a stand-alone system sizing based on energy balance.

The module includes fundamentals of electrochemistry and characteristics of reversible and irreversible systems (ferricyanide/ferrocyanide) rotating disc electrode, reaction rate and mass transport, mechanism of the hydrogen evolution reaction, exchange current densities, characterisation of fuel cell electrodes; alkaline cero gap cells, water electrolysers for hydrogen production, metal-air batteries, alloys as Li-Ion battery anodes, alloy catalysts for oxygen reduction, phase stability in aqueous alloy systems and super capacitors.

The course deals with the nature of surfaces, both real and ideal, the energetics of adsorption at surfaces and adsorption isotherms, and the charge distribution at the liquid/solid interface. The kinetics of reactions at interfaces, including the role of mass transport and applied potential on the overall kinetics are discussed. The role of microscopic structure of the interface in determining the rates of heterogeneous catalysts is discussed along with spectroscopic and scanning probe techniques for the characterisation of gas/solid and liquid/solid interfaces on the molecular scale. Examples of applications to fuel cells, energy storage and conversion and heterogeneous catalysis are discussed in detail.

The course deals with the nature of surfaces, both real and ideal, the energetics of adsorption at surfaces and adsorption isotherms, and the charge distribution at the liquid/solid interface. The kinetics of reactions at interfaces, including the role of mass transport and applied potential on the overall kinetics are discussed. The role of microscopic structure of the interface in determining the rates of heterogeneous catalysts is discussed along with spectroscopic and scanning probe techniques for the characterisation of gas/solid and liquid/solid interfaces on the molecular scale. Examples of applications to fuel cells, energy storage and conversion and heterogeneous catalysis are discussed in detail.