PHA-10024 - Introduction to Pharmaceutical Science (2)

Coordinator: Carolyn L Voisey Room: HUX303A Tel: +44 1782 7 33876

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Level: Level 4

Credits: 30

Study Hours: 300

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Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This module provides an integrated and fully contextualised introduction to the BSc Pharmaceutical Science, Technology and Business programme. The module aims to develop knowledge and skills in a wide variety of disciplines by demonstrating the linkages between seemingly disparate topics in science.
The integrated approach taken throughout this module will enable students to develop a deeper understanding of the topics covered: for example, anatomy and physiology is taught alongside medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and formulation science.
Linkages between the various integrated modules within the programme will be highlighted at every opportunity and students will begin to understand how advances in knowledge within science and technology drive drug discovery and business development within the global pharmaceutical industry.

Aims

Building on PHA-10022, to provide further integration and in-depth description of the core scientific disciplines and numeracy which are required for further studies towards the BSc in Pharmaceutical Science, Technology and Business.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of various systems within the human body and understand the causes and outcomes of the main types of pathology affecting these systems: 1,2
Describe the process of drug discovery and development, from target disease to the design and
isolation of a pure lead compound for formulation to provide a medicinal product: 1,2
Describe the underlying principles of quantitative pharmacology in relation to small organic molecules and biomolecules as therapeutic agents, and its relationship to biological processes and pharmaceutical products: 1,2
Describe the basic aspects of formulation science related to drug distribution and drug action that are important in drug design and development: 1,2
Describe why a variety of dosage forms are necessary, and the relative merits and demerits of the available forms: 1,2

Study hours

Large- and small-group formal teaching sessions: 80 hours
Skills-based practical work: 40 hours
Directed private study, revision and assessment: 178 hours
Exam 1.75 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practical Assessment weighted 40%
Practical skills assessments
Students will submit a group poster (that will be peer assessed by a different group in their own time) and also submit a group portfolio (approx. 4000 words) that will be marked by the module leader. The poster and portfolio marks will be combined (each contributing 50%) and students will also complete a self/peer assessment form to address their percentage contribution, which will be used to moderate the individual student mark for this work overall.

2: Exam weighted 60%
End of module exam comprising one paper
Multiple choice questions examination of 1 hour 45 minutes in duration. Practice material will be provided prior to the examination to assist students with preparation. Small-stakes assessments will be introduced to this component and will comprise no more than 10% of the overall module mark.

PHA-10024 - Module Specification School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

PHA-10024 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences