Undergraduate Programme Specification
BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
Academic Year 2021/22
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Programme Title | BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Bachelor of Science | |||||||||||
Programme Code | PMY-BSC-SC | UCAS Code | B210 | HECoS Code |
100250 - Pharmacology - 100 |
ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Single Honours | Length of Programme | Full Time - 3 Academic Year(s) | Total Credits for Programme | 360 | |||||||||
Exit Awards available |
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Pharmacy |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 6 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Pharmacy (MPharm) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None |
Programme Specific Regulations Progression policy |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
This programme aims to produce graduates with the scientific knowledge and practical skills for a career in the pharmaceutical and related industries. Successful students will have demonstrated a high degree of scientific understanding, practical ability and transferrable skills that will enable them to make a valuable contribution to society.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Analyse pharmaceutical problems, systems and data in a logical manner |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Practical classes increasing in complexity through stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment �� Practical reports |
Critically evaluate the scientific literature |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Workshops and lectures in scientific literature searching, preparing a critique of a paper, critically evaluating the scientific literature and the use of reference management software Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignment (research paper critique) |
Learn independently, under supervision and additionally within a group environment |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Working in groups and individually during practical classes at stages 1,2 and 3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Summarise core concepts from diverse sources. Prioritise the different elements in a complex system. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Think analytically and perform critical analysis |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Individual and group practical classes at stages 1,2 and 3 Methods of Assessment • Practical reports |
Demonstrate organisational skills, including the ability to effectively manage projects and meet deadlines |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Coursework, laboratory report writing and project resource limitations Methods of Assessment • Coursework/laboratory assignments |
Present general pharmaceutical data/material in both written and oral form |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Workshops/tutorials at stages 1 and 2 Methods of Assessment • Coursework |
Work and learn independently and under supervision |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures and tutorials at stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Written examinations |
Effectively use computers and information technology |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • General and subject specific IT skills developed through module assignments. Practical training in computer-based software tools provided in the Skills module and as required in stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Work collaboratively |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Group projects are embedded in laboratory work and in mini-projects across stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical science and its application to the design and analysis of medicinal substances |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Demonstrate understanding of pharmaceutical science and its application to the formulation, analysis and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Demonstrate pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic knowledge and apply it to pharmaceutical product development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Describe the applications of pharmaceutical science and pharmaceutical biotechnology within the pharmaceutical (and related) industries. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Industrial visits and careers events Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Describe the principles of cell structure, function and properties of molecules of biological interest |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Understand the relationship between structure and activity of drug molecules and their subsequent biological use |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Understand and utilise a variety of chromatographic and analytical techniques relevant to pharmaceutical analysis |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Identify and quantify drug molecules and biological therapies within pharmaceutical products and biological media |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Utilise a variety of existing databases and structure prediction tools in pharmaceutical research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes at stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Design, formulate and manufacture pharmaceutical dosage forms and assign product specifications |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Problem solve within a pharmaceutical setting |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures (stages 1-3) Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Discuss the key quality assurance and quality control systems as relevant to pharmaceutical products and/or medical devices. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Tutorials Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
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 % | ||||||
Structure, Reactivity and Mechanism in Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry | CHM1004 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Mathematics and Statistical Skills | PMY1020 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Physicochemical Principles for Formulation | PMY1025 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 5% | 20% | 75% | ||
Pharmaceutical and Applied Microbiology | PMY1021 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 5% | 20% | 75% | |
Basic Skills for the Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Sciences | PMY1052 | 1 | 0 | YES | 1 weeks | N | YES | 0% | 100% | 0% | ||
Pharmaceutical Physiology - BSc | PMY1026 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 20% | 60% | |
Industrial Pharmaceutics | PMY2020 | 2 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 30% | 50% | |
Principles of Drug Action | PMY2021 | 2 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 38% | 12% | 50% | |
Medicinal Substances BSc | PMY2024 | 2 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 40% | 40% | |
Preparing for industry | PMY2100 | 2 | 0 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Project | PMY3022 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 60% | 0% | |
Advanced Delivery Systems for Large & Small Molecules BSc | PMY3276 | 3 | 30 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 25% | 50% | |
Drug Design/Pharmaceutical Analysis BSc | PMY3182 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 9% | 21% | 70% | |
Industry: Quality, Regulation and Entrepreneurship | PMY3030 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Pharmaceutical Innovation | PMY3031 | 3 | 10 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes