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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology Programme Catalogue 2016/17


USPA-AFM03: MPharm(Hons) Pharmacy

Leading to the award of MASTER OF PHARMACY

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA10310 Preparing for professional practice 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA10316 Year 1 required assessment 0 credits       [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA10306 Fundamentals of pharmacy: from molecules to medicines 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA10307 Fundamentals of pharmacy: the healthy body 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA10308 Fundamentals of pharmacy: from molecules to medicines 2 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA10309 Fundamentals of pharmacy: the healthy body 2 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA20322 Preparing for professional practice 2 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA20323 Year 2 required assessment 0 credits       [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA20318 Specialised integrated unit 1: management of gastrointestinal & liver disease 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA20319 Specialised integrated unit 2: immunity, inflammation & infection 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA20320 Specialised integrated unit 3: management of respiratory diseases and dermatology 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA20321 Specialised integrated unit 4: management of cardiovascular disease & endocrine disorders 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Exemption: Units PA20301 & PA30302 will be assessed on a pass/fail basis without contributing to either the overall stage average or the overall programme average.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA30245 Pharmacology of infection & immunity 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30303 The practice of pharmacy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA30243 Pharmacy practice: clinical therapeutics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30244 Chemical aspects of drug design & discovery 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30286 Medicines design 2: solid dosage forms 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory Units:
Units PA20301 and PA30302 run during the summer vacation period between Years 2 & 3 of this programme.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA20301 Practice placement 2 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30302 Practice placement 3 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA30035 Dissertation in pharmacy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30287 Medicines design 3: advanced drug delivery 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30304 Small scale preparation and supply of individualised medicines 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA30143 Practical medicinal and biological chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30144 Experimental pharmacology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30146 Practical pharmaceutics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30231 Research methods in pharmacy practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30264 Drug safety 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA30265 Practical pharmaceutical microbiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Exemption: Part 3 units on this programme are not credit weighted, please consult your student handbook for further information.
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification


Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA40256 Introduction to pharmacist prescribing 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Designated Essential Units: Select 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA40042 Research project in pharmacy 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA40180 Overseas placement in Pharmacy 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA40041 Advanced pharmacy practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA40157 The molecular biology and treatment of cancer 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA40040 Advanced pharmaceutical studies 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Block 1: Students must select a total of 3 optional units in Semester 2 of this programme. A maximum of 1 unit may be chosen from each block or students may select all units from the free choice list.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA40253 Applied pharmacokinetics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA40254 Pharmaceutical care of drug misusers 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA40255 Advanced topics in drug design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Block 2: Students must select a total of 3 optional units in Semester 2 of this programme. A maximum of 1 unit may be chosen from each block or students may select all units from the free choice list.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA40155 Research topics in natural products 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Block 3: Students must select a total of 3 optional units in Semester 2 of this programme. A maximum of 1 unit may be chosen from each block or students may select all units from the free choice list.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA40283 Developing clinical communication and consultation skills in pharmacy practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
Free Choice List: Students must select a total of 3 optional units in Semester 2 of this programme. A maximum of 1 unit may be chosen from each block or students may select all units from the free choice list.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA40159 Cardiovascular pharmacology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA40160 Central nervous system pharmacology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA40162 Drug targets in the immune system 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA40163 Trends in molecular signalling 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PA40252 Pharmacology of regenerative medicine 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.