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Department of Life Sciences Programme Catalogue 2023/4


USSL-AFM05: MPharmacy

Route: MPharm(Hons) Pharmacy


Leading to the award of MASTER OF PHARMACY


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 4 Years

[Page last updated: 30 October 2023]


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
Undergraduate assessment regulations - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/
Approved exemptions:
This course is exempt from an aspect of the Undergraduate Assessment Regulations (UGAR). For further information information on this exemption please see https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DACS and exit awards:
Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]

BSc in Pharmaceutical Studies: A student who has accumulated 180 credits after the end of year 3 (part 2, stage 3); and has met intended learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 may be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmaceutical Studies.
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Stage 1: 0%
Stage 2: 16%
Stage 3: 34%
Final Stage: 50%

Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Jump to:

Year 1

This course is being replaced by a new version so Year 1 of this version is not available in 2023/24. You can find details of the new course (USSL-AFM14) here.

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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

Academic Year: Stage 2

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL22109 Preparing for professional practice 2 15 Credits
SL22110 Year 2 professional progression assessments Credits

Semester 1: Stage 2

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL22105 Specialised integrated unit 1: immunity, inflammation and infection and gastrointestinal disease 15 Credits
SL22106 Specialised integrated unit 2: cardiovascular disease and endocrine disorders 10 Credits

Semester 2: Stage 2

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL22107 Specialised integrated unit 3: management of respiratory diseases and dermatology 10 Credits
SL22108 Specialised integrated unit 4: special patient groups and surgery 10 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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

Academic Year: Final Stage

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL32111 Medicines optimisation and prescribing in complex patients 1 20 Credits
SL32114 Preparing for professional practice 3 20 Credits
SL32115 Year 3 professional progression assessments Credits

Semester 1: Final Stage

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL32112 Specialised integrated unit 5: neurology and mental health 10 Credits

Semester 2: Final Stage

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL32113 Specialised integrated unit 6: oncology and palliative care 10 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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

Academic Year: Final Stage

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL40134 Year 4 professional progression assessments (PA40335) Credits

Semester 1: Final Stage

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL40121 Pharmacy management simulation (PA40330) 6 Credits
Must Pass Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL40117 Overseas pharmacy research project (PA40332) 24 Credits
SL40122 Pharmacy research project (PA40331) 24 Credits

Semester 2: Final Stage

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL40105 Global health & management (PA40334) 6 Credits
SL40109 Medicines optimisation and prescribing in complex patients 2 (PA40333) 24 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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.