PHA-40120 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This module aims to further develop students' core skills in relation to the practice and science of pharmacy in the context of clinical care of patients. The module completes the implementation of the plan to create a modern, integrated and fully contextualised MPharm course, continuing a course structure that will be familiar to students progressing from previous years. The structure, of one year-long fully integrated programme of study, allows material to be delivered in a coherent and logical order, and enables effective monitoring and feedback mechanisms. Students will also have the opportunity to gain the necessary theoretical background to becoming an independent pharmacist prescriber.
Students will also explore specialisms within pharmacy, including research and sector-specific practice. On completion of this module students will be fully prepared to enter their pre-registration training year.

This module aims to further develop students core skills in relation to the practice and science of pharmacy in the context of clinical care of patients. Students will also continue to explore specialisms within pharmacy, including research and sector-specific practice.
On completion of this module students will be fully prepared to enter their pre-registration training year.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Apply a systematic understanding of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmaceutics to the process of therapeutic decision making and the rationale and role of drug therapy: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply an integrated approach towards patient care which links pharmaceutical science and
pharmacy practice
: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Apply the principles of evidence based medicine to clinical and therapeutic scenarios and critically evaluate complex therapeutic
regimens: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Apply a systematic knowledge of the current understanding of the epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features and diagnosis of disease states to solve problems concerning the management of specified diseases and clinical conditions: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Apply comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, clinical therapeutics and evidence based principles to the process of diagnosis, clinical management of disease and therapeutic decision making: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Critically evaluate patients' responses to therapeutic interventions and modify treatment where appropriate: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Apply a systematic understanding of the consultation process including an understanding of compliance and concordance and
demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the different members of the prescribing team and the
responsibilities of a pharmacist prescriber: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the legal, policy, professional, ethical and clinical governance frameworks for accountability and responsibility in relation to pharmacist prescribing: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Apply a comprehensive knowledge of the regulation of health care professions and fitness to practice, in particular in relation to pharmacists in their extended roles as consultant pharmacists, independent prescribers, pharmaceutical health specialists and clinical team leaders: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Explain in detail how molecular genetics can be applied in clinical research, in the diagnosis of disease states, and in the design of
appropriate therapies using pharmacogenomics: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Apply a systematic and detailed understanding of the dynamic nature of genes in populations and the possible causes of inherited
and acquired genetic diseases: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Interpret the impact of recent advances in therapeutics on patient care: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Develop an original health promotion service by drawing on a systematic and integrated knowledge of applied therapeutics in the
context of public health: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Undertake critical appraisal of the impact on pharmacy practice of recent legislative changes (including EC directives) and
professional developments: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship and practice in selected specialist topics and accurately undertake
data acquisition in a relevant project area if appropriate: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Apply a systematic and detailed understanding of the legal, professional and contractual frameworks governing healthcare and use these to critically evaluate the implications of recent changes in the healthcare environment, particularly in relation to pharmacy: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Communicate progress reports and conclusions on work carried out to specialist and non-specialist audiences: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Show self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems: 1,3,4,5,6,7
Communicate complex concepts effectively, both orally and in writing, in a manner that reflects professional practice: 1,3,4,5,6,7

Study hours

Taught sessions (including large- and small-group teaching sessions, seminars, tutorials, electives, projects and one-to-one interaction): 300 hours (approx.)
Directed study linked to the above: 500 hours (approx.)
Non-directed private study and preparation time for assessment: 400 hours (approx.)
Total: 1,200 hours
NB there will be variation in the contact time for individual students based upon the balance of project and optional study topics selected.

School Rules

Successful completion of MPharm Programme Stage 3 (FHEQ Level 6).

Description of Module Assessment