BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

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.

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.

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.

The module aims to provide students with an introduction to technological aspects within pharmaceutical science relating to preformulation, drug development and determination of quality attributes of pharmaceutical products. At the end of the module students should have a basic understanding of the development of a medicine from lead compound to a finished pharmaceutical product. Students should also be able to rationalise the reason for formulating different dosage forms, gain knowledge on how to formulate different dosage forms and assess key quality attributes.

This module aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of the principles of pharmacology and various modes of intervention in current therapeutic practice. In addition, you will be provided with an introduction to the pharmacological basis of therapeutics, how common side effects can occur and the basis of how drugs are used as a means of therapeutic intervention.

The module provides an opportunity for you to further evaluate the molecular details of drug action introduced at Level 5. Molecular pharmacology is one of the most rapidly developing scientific disciplines that underpin much of modern drug discovery regimens. Hence, this module will be particularly attractive to those wishing to pursue research degrees and/or careers within the pharmaceutical industries.

This module provides you with an opportunity to develop a professional vision in a relevant area of interest in the discipline of your individual supervisor(s). The investigation will normally be research based and involve the generation of novel data. Assessment will comprise a written report and a presentation.

This module provides an introduction to pharmaceutical biotechnology and aspects of molecular biology. There are two integrated themes that run concurrently. Part 1 - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and part 2 - Molecular Biology for Pharmacy. At the end of the module you will have an understanding of the importance of the main groups of microorganisms in pharmaceutical science and how microorganisms can be genetically manipulated to produce useful medicinally active compounds.

This module covers the principles of quality assurance in laboratory analysis and pharmaceutical manufacture, and selected analytical techniques relevant to biochemistry and pharmaceutical analysis.