Pharmaceutical Sciences (Add on) – BSc (Hons)

The purpose of this module is to introduce the major bio-analytical techniques used in the discovery, development, cGMP production and Quality Control analysis of bio-pharmaceutical drug products. Analytical techniques utilised in diagnostics and the subsequent treatment of disease will also be covered. Key skills in bio-analytical analysis will be demonstrated, applied and acquired through bio-analytical laboratory practicals

This module will provide the learner with a solid foundation in a wide variety of statistical data analysis techniques used in the pharmaceutical sciences with particular emphasis on the ability to design experiments and critically analyse the data produced. This module will also provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles underpinning validation and qualification of test methods, processes, and equipment required in the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmaceutical Scientists need to have a firm background in many related scientific disciplines in order to participate in the successful development and conversion of new lead structures into drug candidates. The aim of this course is to impart the essential concepts behind the identification/isolation and design/synthesis/characterisation of new molecules capable of controlling biological processes which when unbalanced, lead to disease and malfunction in humans.

This module focuses on an in-depth coverage and the evaluation, synthesis and characterisation of a range of polymer-based and solid-state materials and compounds used across the pharmaceutical, chemical and medical device industries.

This module focuses on the process of systematic inquiry through to the design of a research study from its inception to the final report. The emphasis will be on active learning and developing students that are self-motivated, critical thinkers that can work independently or as part of a diverse team.

The main objective of this module is to evaluate the role of metals in the medical field, in particular the important role that metals play as drugs in the treatment of various diseases.

The aim of this module is to focus on the composition, formulation, preparation and quality control of commercially manufactured drugs and examine applied and innovative process technologies in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

This module will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of emerging trends in the pharmaceutical industry and will examine topics such as green chemistry, biocatalysis in organic synthesis, pharmacognosy and flow chemistry. Workshops, practical classes and lectures provided by both internal personnel and external industry experts will impart valuable knowledge, thereby helping to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Pharmacology is a branch of science dealing with the study of the effects of drug substances on living systems. This module will provide students a clear understanding of how drugs affect the body (pharmacodynamics) and how the body processes drugs (pharmacokinetics). The focus of this module will be on molecular targets for drug action, intracellular signalling and pharmacokinetics.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to work independently to develop in-depth knowledge of research design and methodology and to carry out research. The student will at the end of this module have carried out a piece of independent research and disseminated their results via thesis, oral and/or poster presentation. It is expected that the student will spend up to 6hours per week working in the laboratory or at the computer carrying out research as well as a number of hour’s independent workload completing the final report.