Pharmaceutical Science
Bachelor's degree
In Telford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Telford
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Duration
3 Years
The overarching course related aim:
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. 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 discipline.
The Course aims to:
To support students in the development of intellectual and key interpersonal skills as well as subject knowledge that will equip them for life-long learning.
To develop a knowledge of the physico-chemical and biological principles necessary to understand the sourcing, preparation, analysis and properties of medicinal agents. This will include the design, delivery, mode of action, therapeutic application and clinical usage of medicines.
To encourage the development of practical and problem solving skills, research methods and the techniques and processes necessary for the evaluation, critical appraisal and systematic review of pharmaceutical science.
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About this course
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1. Apply a range of graduate skills to investigation in pharmaceutical science
2. Design, implement and critically evaluate research in pharmaceutical science
3. Critically evaluate modern concepts of disease and the contribution of new technologies to the treatment of disease
4. Design and implement appropriate strategies for the manufacture and quality control of pharmaceutical dosage forms
2019 Entry
GCSE English and Maths at grade C+4 or an accepted equivalent.
Accepted equivalent qualifications: Functional Skills Level 2 and OCN Access to HE Core (12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in English or Maths)
PLUS EITHER
A-Level minimum BB or CDD to include Chemistry at grade C
Access to HE with 60 credits, 45 level 3 credits, of which 18 will be passed with minimum Merit and include Maths, Chemistry and Biology.
BTEC QCF Level 3 Extended Diploma Applied Science with minimum MMP. h may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see for further information.
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Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Design
- Pharmacology
Course programme
Year 1 covers key topics such as infection and immunity, physicochemical science and pharmaceutical chemistry. It considers human health, physiology, and disease prevention and treatment. It looks at the molecular basis of disease and introduces you to a diversity of microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, protozoa, fungi and the viruses. In addition, you will begin the process of developing your transferable skills.
Year 2 explores basic principles of drug development and considers practical applications of biochemistry and pharmacology. It looks at the role of pathogens and metabolic processes in the development of disease and identifies targets for drugs in the search for therapeutic agents. It also examines the relationship between protein structure and function and investigates spectroscopic methods of analysis as tools in drug design and development.
Students are encouraged to undertake an industrial placement in the third year. Students can also progress directly to the final year which covers the principles of drug design and development that can achieve a therapeutic effect with minimal adverse reaction. It explores the diversity and complexity of membrane structure and function, looks at laboratory management and gives you the chance to undertake a research project of your choice.
Pharmaceutical Science