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Department of Life Sciences Programme Catalogue 2024/25


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: 15 April 2024]


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
 Undergraduate assessment regulations - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 N/A
Approved exemptions:
 This course is exempt from an aspect of the Undergraduate Assessment Regulations (UGAR). For further information on this exemption please see https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/
Coexistent Masters course?:
 No
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:

Years 1 & 2

This course is being replaced by a new version so Years 1 & 2 of this version are 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 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 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

Designated Essential 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

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

Semester 2: Final Stage

Designated Essential 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 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 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

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL52120 Preparing for professional practice 4 20 Credits
SL52121 Year 4 professional progression assessments Credits

Semester 1: Final Stage

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL52118 Pharmacy research project 20 Credits

Semester 2: Final Stage

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SL52116 Global health 5 Credits
SL52117 Medicines optimisation and prescribing in complex patients 2 15 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 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 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.