Postgraduate Programme Specification
MSc Industrial Pharmaceutics
Academic Year 2022/23
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.
| Programme Title | MSc Industrial Pharmaceutics | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | PMY-MSC-IP | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100251 - Pharmacy - 100 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Calendar Year |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Pharmacy |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Pharmacy (MPharm) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations A concession was granted to allow a formal examination to take place outside the designated assessment period. |
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Programme Specific Regulations To be eligible for the award of a Masters degree, all taught modules, in addition to the research project (dissertation) must be passed. |
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Students with protected characteristics |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
The primary aim of the MSc Industrial Pharmaceutics is to prepare students for careers within the pharmaceutical industry, equipping them with the ability to apply their knowledge, research experience and critical perspectives to a range of roles. The programme will provide students with an advanced level of knowledge and practical skills in pharmaceutical formulation, manufacturing, and analysis. Students will also gain an excellent understanding of underlying scientific principles, regulatory and quality frameworks and project management. Through planning and undertaking a substantial research project, either within the School’s cutting-edge research facilities or on placement with an industry partner, students will gain invaluable experience that will prepare them to tackle scientific challenges in their future employment or studies. The transferrable skills they will acquire, such as teamworking, leadership, project management and communication skills, will also ready students for a broader range of graduate opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically evaluate their own work, and that of others, including current research in industrial pharmaceutics |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, literature review, research project, self-directed reading, feedback from formative assessments Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Solve complex problems and systematically apply theory to laboratory practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, practical classes, research project, self-directed reading Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Collate, interpret and analyse data obtained from experimental investigations |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, practical classes, formative feedback, research project, self-directed reading Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Make sound scientific judgements in the absence of complete data |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Literature review, practical classes, formative feedback, workshops, research project, self-directed reading Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Formulate and test hypotheses, informed by a comprehensive understanding of current practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, practical classes, research project, self-directed reading Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate a high degree of specialised knowledge in industrial pharmaceutics |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Literature review, self-directed reading, practical classes, industrial case study, quality assurance portfolio, research project, formative feedback Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Describe key aspects of project management, leadership and entrepreneurship |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, directed and independent reading Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Discuss the principal areas of analytical science relevant to the pharmaceutical and related industries |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, practical classes, industrial case study Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Discuss the application of fundamental scientific principles to formulation development and manufacture |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, practical classes, industrial case study Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Interpret and discuss the regulatory, ethical, and quality assurance frameworks that govern pharmaceutical development and manufacture |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, practical classes, industrial case study, quality assurance portfolio Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Design and develop a wide range of pharmaceutical formulations and problem-solve issues associated with their production |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, practical classes, industrial case study, research project Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Plan, conduct and manage a high-quality research project in industrial pharmaceutics, demonstrating proficiency in the techniques and procedures required |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, self-directed reading, research project and associated formative feedback Methods of Assessment Practical assessment Dissertation |
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Design suitable experimental procedures, selecting and using appropriate equipment and techniques relevant to industrial pharmaceutics |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, practical classes, industrial case study, research project, self-directed reading Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Implement proficient practical and instrumental skills to appropriately characterise and analyse a range of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical materials and formulations in a good laboratory practice (GLP) environment |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, practical classes, research project Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Apply a critical understanding of physiochemical properties in the manufacturing and evaluation of solid dosage forms |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, practical classes, research project Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Implement appropriate quality assurance tools within a quality by design framework, and critically evaluate their use |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, practical classes, quality assurance portfolio Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate clear and effective written and oral communication skills, through the production of high quality work, including scientific reports and a dissertation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, group discussions, individual and group presentations, research project and associated formative supervisor feedback, self-directed learning Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Manage time effectively and prioritise activities |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, group discussions, practical classes, research project, self-directed reading Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Demonstrate information technology skills, and associated advanced numeracy and statistical analysis skills, including: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, literature review, workshops, research project, self-directed reading Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Work as part of a team |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Group discussions, working with course colleagues on laboratory activities, recording minutes, workshops and group presentations Methods of Assessment Written assignments |
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Demonstrate personal initiative, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in a good laboratory practice (GLP) environment |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, practical classes, research project Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Identify and assess risk within a working environment |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, practical classes, research project Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
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Demonstrate the self-directed, independent learning ability required for continuing professional development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Research project, self-directed reading Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Research Skills and Methods | PMY8110 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Formulation of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Products | PMY8111 | 7 | 30 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 30% | 50% |
| Leadership and Project Management | PMY8115 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs | PMY8114 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| Characterisation Methods for Pharmaceutical Products | PMY8112 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Emerging Technologies | PMY8113 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| Research Project | PMY8116 | 7 | 60 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
An exception has been approved by the Academic Year Programme Implementation Group to permit a January examination to occur