Report of the ASC Programme Approval Group for the Faculties of Science and Engineering. The Group met on 8 April 2010 to consider proposals for new programmes and major changes to existing programmes.

 ASC is requested to note the observations of the Programme Approval Group and to confirm its recommendations.

The PAG recommended each of the following programmes subject to the satisfactory outcome of actions identified in the report. An update on progress with completion of actions necessary for full approval will be given to ASC in May.

BEng Biomedical Engineering (New)

MEng Biomedical Engineering (New)

BSc (Hons) Theoretical Physics (New)

MSc Chemistry (New)

MSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (New)

For the following proposed programmes the PAG was currently unable to recommend approval for reasons identified in the report. The issues of concern will be taken up with the Faculty and an update will be given to ASC in May on whether approval can be recommended.

MSc Applied Population & Statistical Mapping (New)

MSc Landscape Monitoring & Mapping (New)

MSc Astrophysics (New)

MSc Physics: Advanced Materials (New)

MSc Physics: Energy & Environment (New)

MSc Physics: Life Sciences (New)

MSc Physics: Global Security (New)

MSc Theoretical Physics (New)  

Actions requested will be taken forward by faculty administrative staff and progress monitored by the Clerk of the Programme Approval Group.

As identified by proposers.

Prior to the May meeting of ASC.

Not applicable.