MSci (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
Bachelor's degree
In Wolverhampton
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Bachelor's degree
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Wolverhampton
The MSci pharmaceutical Science course will provide you with a range of progressive, coherent and challenging learning opportunities informed by research, scholarly activity and appropriate development of skills. Pharmaceutical Science is a relatively new discipline and is concerned with fostering a multi-disciplinary approach towards the study of exciting new developments in the chemical, biological and biomedical science areas focusing upon the biochemistry, pharmacology, design, methods of analysis and delivery of pharmaceutical substances. You will also be supported in the development of intellectual and key interpersonal skills as well as subject knowledge that will equip you for life-long learning and employability. At Masters level you will have the opportunity to undertake in-depth study of new and emerging themes in pharmaceutical science which will equip you with cutting edge knowledge in the subject and enable you to specialise in an area of choice. The course aims to produce high quality pharmaceutical science graduates with the generic, subject-specific and transferable knowledge and skills suited to a career in the pharmaceutical industry or other related laboratory-based scientific disciplines. You will have the opportunity to study the Wolverhampton Employability Award up to gold level. You will also be supported in seeking placement opportunities either as a sandwich year or over the summer vacation.
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Year One
Physicochemical Nature of Drugs
Human Structure and Function
Scientific Communication and Undergraduate Development
Molecular Basis of Life
Introduction to Microbiology
Principles of drug Action
Year 2
Molecular Biosciences
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Therapeutic Pharmacology
Practical Pharmaceutical Techniques
Contemporary Drug Design
Principals of Drug Development and Formulation
Year 3
Advanced Pharmaceutical Formulation
Biochemical Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
Quality Assurance in the Analytical Laboratory
Honours Project (Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacology)
Year 4
Research Methods
Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control
Molecular Medicine
Frontiers in Pharmaceutical Science
Pharmacoepidemiology
Strategies and Methods in Drug Discovery, Design and Development
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Subjects
- Industry
- Biochemistry
- Design
- Biology
- Pharmacology
Course programme
Module: 4BM016
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module aims to examine the structure of the human body, via examining human anatomy, and to look at the way in which the systems of the body function via studying human physiology. It also aims to apply this knowledge to help explain how dysfunction of body systems can lead to disease.
Module: 4PY008
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module aims to introduce students to basic theoretical and practical concepts in medical and environmental microbiology. This includes the structure and function of organisms from each kingdom, their uses in the environment, laboratory or industry and gives them a broad introduction to the field microbiology in general. The module also focusses on terrestrial microbes in the environment, biotechnology and marine microbiology. Additionally, it aims to highlight the impact of microorganisms on the human host that can lead to disease and show how these aetiological agents can be controlled or treated via pharmaceutical agents and public health measures. The module through practical sessions aims to develop analytical and basic microbiological lab skills.
Module: 4PY013
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The module studies cell biology, biochemistry and genetics through investigation of cell structure and organelles, enzyme action and metabolism and gene structure, function and expression. The changes to module learning outcomes have been made as a requirement for accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology. New module outcomes include: LO3 Acquire basic demonstrable knowledge of statistical analysis of biochemical data. LO4 Perform within teams to design and present experimental strategies for investigation of molecular biology and biochemical phenomena. The teaching activity for LO4 will be a group presentation focussed on designing an experiment based on lipids, sugars, proteins, enzyme kinetics, carbohydrate metabolism, genetic inheritance, DNA mutation, the cell cycle, mitosis or meiosis. Students will be provided with a problem based on each area and they will design experiments in a research proposal format to solve the problem. They will deliver their research proposal as a team presentation. Other changes made as required by the Royal Society of Biology include modifications to learning content, i.e. inclusion of biodiversity and natural selection learning content. The biodiversity and natural selection part of the 4PY013 module will be delivered as an online lecture (2 h) and a face-to-face problems workshop (1h). Laboratory skills competency will be assessed in a 0% weighted assessment.
Module: 4PY009
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will provide you with a fundamental knowledge of drug action. This knowledge is required to underpin further study in pharmacological aspects of pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, and pharmacology.
Module: 4PY012
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module provides an introduction to the academic skills (e.g. numeracy, literacy, scientific writing, practical and critical thinking skills) required at undergraduate level. The lectures and activities associated with this module will allow students to gain an insight to identifying suitable tools/resources and apply the knowledge as part of developing their independent learning skills.
Module: 4PY011
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The module introduces selected aspects of organic, bio-organic, inorganic and physical chemistry that are necessary for the study of biologically active molecules and pharmaceuticals. It provides sound principles through which a deeper understanding of pharmaceutical action and discovery can be developed. There is an emphasis on interactive learning and electronic tutorial support. The summative module assessment will comprise an end test and practical reports.
Module: 5PY023
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will build upon the pharmaceutical chemistry concepts gained from year 1. The content will focus on the fields of organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry and drug discovery from hit identification to candidate selection. Building from historical examples of sucessful drug identification this module will focus on modern methodology employed in the pharmaceutical industry, including synthesis, computational methods and extensively used predictions, assays and metrics.
Module: 5BC001
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
An intermediate level study of the molecular aspects of living organisms, with particular reference to: The biochemistry of the major metabolic pathways; The biosynthesis of macromolecules; The nature of genetic material, DNA structure and replication, and how this contributes to disease; RNA transcription and translation; Molecular biology techniques; Bioenergetics, glycolysis, the TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and electron transfer, lipid metabolism and nucleic acid metabolism will be major biochemical themes.
Module: 5PY017
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module aims to provide an appreciation of the importance of microbiological contamination in relation to the production and preservation of pharmaceutical products. Your lecture notes and handouts should be supplemented by further reading from the recommended module textbook, from references given in lectures, and from further reading. Practical sessions will reinforce scientific theory and instruct you in professional Standard Operating Procedures for production of sterile pharmaceuticals.
Module: 5PY015
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This is a 20 credit, year long, practical module covering selected techniques and practical experiences required to underpin theoretical studies in pharmaceutical science (including biochemistry, pharmacology techniques). You will carry out practical exercises in units of Biochemical Assay Techniques, Biochemical Separatory Techniques, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Techniques. This module is only available for BSc Pharmaceutical science students.
Module: 5PY014
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
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MSci (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science