The aim of this module is to develop academic and professional development skills for student success in higher education and beyond. This module combines online learning activities and small group workshops to focus on areas such as academic writing and integrity, creative thinking, problem-solving, time management, communications, group work, technology, innovation and presentation skills.

1. Apply appropriate tools and principles to optimise the learning experience.

2. Develop self-reflection practices for individual and group-work activities.

3. Recognise different information sources and apply the principles of academic integrity.

4. Assess a variety of professional communication practices and digital tools and apply to problem-solving.

5. Consider how the chosen discipline has a responsibility to wider society.

This module introduces basic physics principles to students to help them understand our world and the technology we use in our everyday lives. Emphasis is placed on applications of physics at home, in industry and in medicine. The learner will be introduced topics such as mechanics, optics, sound, heat, electricity, and magnetism. While learning about these topics the student will develop fundamental problem-solving skills and acquire important experimental capabilities relevant to the main topics of investigation and Science in general.

1. Identify the physical principles relevant to specified situations and use them to solve theoretical and practical problems.

2. Set up optical, mechanical, electrical and environmental monitoring experiments
3. Select the most appropriate instrument for specific tests/measurements and use it to conductprecise scientificmeasurement.

4. Identify anomalous results and make decisions regarding the source of the anomaly
5. Record results in compliance with standard practice
6. Conduct experiments in accordance with safe practice
7. Independantly read instructions and accurately follow a pre-determined methodology.
8. Creatively devise approaches to new physics related problems, both disciplinary and cross disciplinary,in a group setting.

This module provides an introduction to fundamental analytical, inorganic, physical and organic chemistry. The arrangement of elements in the Periodic Table and the naming system for simple compounds and ions is explained. The concept of the mole is introduced and applied to chemical reactions and to solution concentration. The extent and rate of chemical reactions are investigated. The theory of acids and bases is introduced. The structure and naming system for simple organic functional groups is outlined, and some of their reactions introduced. Practical skills, relevant to the practise of chemistry and its use in a multidisciplinary environment, are developed in the laboratory.

1. Write the electron configuration for elements up to Radon in the Periodic Table.
2. Calculate and report the concentration of a solution using appropriate units.
3. Name simple ionic and covalent compounds.
4. Predict the effect of a stress applied to a system at equilibrium.
5. Name, identify or draw structures for small organic molecules containing the following functional groups: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, benzene, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones and acids.

6. Write products for single-step reactions involving interconversion of some of the functional groups.
7. Carry out a range of fundamental chemical laboratory practices for analytical and synthetic chemistry

8. Analyse data generated through laboratory work in the context of a multidisciplinary environment

This module provides a clear introduction to the foundational principles and applications of biology. The learner will explore key biological concepts, examining how they relate to past and present challenges. The module focuses on hands-on lab experience, where learners gain practical skills using biological equipment, techniques, and research practices. Combining theory and practical work, this module prepares learners for success in both academic and applied biological sciences.

1. Explain cell structure and function.

2. Describe biological macromolecules.

3. Explain the basic principles of microbiology and molecular biology.

4. Explain the basic principle of genetics and hereditary.

5. Illustrate some applications in molecular forensics and biotechnology.

6. Describe the principles of classification and the diversity of life.

7. Examine the characteristics of living organisms and value their ecological roles and benefits to society.

8. Appreciate the role of adaptation to environment in an evolutionary context.

9. Discuss the principles of ecology.

10. Develop good practice in laboratory principles to observe, record, interpret and present biological information.

11. Use basic laboratory procedures and equipment to observe, record, interpret and present biological information.

Common mathematics module for 1st year science. This module includes mathematics, statistics and computing skills and will provide an introduction to fundamental mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills for scientists.

The module aims to: Provide the basic mathematical skills required in the cognate science areas. Introduce more advanced mathematical techniques required for later studies.

1. Measure, perform andpresent mathematical calculations required in science/ lab setting.

2. Manipulate algebraic expressions and graph functions

3. Perform basic trigonometric, vector and matrix calculations

4. Develop data literacy using statistical software and coding

5. Use differentiation to solve rate of change’ and optimisation scenarios

6. Use technology and team-based learning to apply maths to science contexts