Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
120 credits at stage 1 (MPharm Programme).
Stage 2 continues to provide a fully integrated and contextualised course of study comprising periods of learning, assessment, feedback, and reflection. Stage 2 consists of two cycles throughout which run the linked themes of pharmaceutical science and formulation, pharmacology and drug action, therapeutics and law ethics and pharmacy practice. This allows the practice of pharmacy to be linked explicitly to the science-rich aspects of the programme. Specific topics will include the relationship between absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs and their physico-chemical properties and formulation, analytical techniques, the manufacture and use of sterile pharmaceuticals, the action of drugs on molecular targets, cells and physiological systems, therapeutic and adverse effects of drugs, the potential role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics in personalised medicine, extemporaneous preparation of medicines, drug interactions, drug resistance and the consequences for patient care and the lawful supply of medicinal products. The theme of the gastrointestinal system is currently used to allow students to develop the links between these sub-disciplines throughout the year.
Aims
The principal aim is to further develop knowledge and skills in a wide variety of disciplines by demonstrating the linkages between applied topics in science and practice that underpin all subsequent learning.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/pha-20009/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
Apply the principles of risk management to clinical care to ensure patient safety: 7Apply an integrated approach to the therapeutic management of patients with specified disease states: 3,5,6,7,8Interpret nationally and locally produced guidelines in the selection and recommendation of appropriate therapeutic regimens for patients: 3,5,6,7,8Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including the provision of first aid: 5,7Explain how disease pathophysiology is affected by the pharmacological agents used to treat diseases, and how differences in the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties of these agents can affect the patient-centred choice of agent, including the role of pharmacogenomics: 1,2,3,4,6,8Identify and describe the mechanisms of common drug-drug, drug-patient and drug-food interactions and their consequences for patient care: 3,5,6Explain the relationship between absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs and their physicochemical properties and formulation: 3,6,8Describe in detail the metabolic interrelationships of the various tissues and organs of the human body, including the role of hormones in the integration of metabolism and the maintenance of homeostasis: 3,6,8Explain the common techniques used in the analysis of biological data to arrive at safe and appropriate drug selection for a patient: 3,6,7,8Compare and evaluate the efficiency and safety of different routes of drug administration: 1,2,3,4,6,8Explain the concepts in physical chemistry and materials science which underpin drug formulation, including small-molecule and biological-based medicines: 1,2,3,4,6,8Evaluate and select processes and formulations appropriate to the manufacture of specified drug products: 1,2,3,4,6,8Describe and apply the processes involved in the quality assurance of all aspects of pharmaceutical drug development, formulation and the manufacturing process: 3,6,8Describe and apply the processes and legal framework governing the production and supply of aseptic products: 2,3,6Select and justify choice of analytical techniques employed to assure quality and safety during the drug development process and the quality, safety and efficacy of the finished drug products, including small-molecule and biological-based medicines: 1,2,3,4,6,8Demonstrate the relationship between the design of drug product formulation, properties of the formulation, in vitro behaviour and in vivo performance: 2,3,6,8Demonstrate competence in pharmaceutical calculations related to pharmacology, pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice: 1,2,3,4,6,7Demonstrate competence in the performance of laboratory techniques in the pharmaceutical sciences and the analysis of data generated therein: 1,2,4,7Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in a manner that reflects professional practice appropriate for this level of study: 2,5,7,8Demonstrate competence in appropriate basic physical assessment skills for the purposes of clinical management of patients: 5,7Obtain informed consent before providing care and pharmacy services: 5,7
Large- and small-group teaching sessions: 220 hoursSkills-based practical work: 180 hoursPlacement activity 240 hoursDirected private study: 260 hoursNon-directed private study, revision and assessment: 300 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Laboratory Assessment weighted 18%1st Cycle laboratory skills assessmentThe laboratory assessment will comprise elements from multiple laboratory sessions during the 1st semester
2: Practical Assessment weighted 7%Practical skills assessment 1The practical skills assessment will cover a variety of academic and professional skills-based tasks.
3: Mixed Exam weighted 25%Semester 1 integrated examinationThe Semester 1 exam will be an integrated examination, comprising of two exam papers. There will be an integrated exam covering content delivered within semester 1. The exam will comprise of 2 papers; paper 1 will be a short response paper (e.g. VSAs, MCQs, other short answer format). Paper 2 will comprise of long answer questions. Low stake assessments (5%) will be incorporated within this component. Examples of low stake assessments may include quizzes and other similar forms of assessment covering a variety of key topics from Semester 1.
4: Laboratory Assessment weighted 12%2nd cycle laboratory skills assessmentThe laboratory assessment will comprise elements from multiple laboratory sessions during the 2nd semester
5: Practical Assessment weighted 13%Practical skills assessment 2The practical skills assessment will cover a variety of academic and professional skills-based tasks in Microbiology and Pharmacy practice.
6: Mixed Exam weighted 25%Semester 2 integrated examinationThe Semester 2 exam will be an integrated examination, comprising of two exam papers. There will be an integrated exam covering content delivered within semester 2. The exam will comprise of 2 papers; paper 1 will be a short response paper (e.g. VSAs, MCQs, other short answer format). Paper 2 will comprise of long answer questions. Low stake assessments (5%) will be incorporated within this component. Examples of low stake assessments may include quizzes and other similar forms of assessment covering a variety of key topics from Semester 2.
7: Professional Development weighted 0%Professional skills developmentThe Professional Development assessment will include CPD activities, competency assessments (including laboratory skills, pharmacy practice skills, calculations, communication skills and placement portfolio of competence), case studies in ethics, and evidence of professionalism measured by Professional Activity Credits.
8: Mixed Exam weighted 0%End of year synoptic assessmentThis assessment will comprise both group work and individual assessment. It will potentially cover all topics studied during the year, but will focus in particular on demonstrating understanding of the integration of those topics.