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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Unit Index 2018/19

Below is a list of units offered by the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology in 2018/19. Follow the links on the unit codes to view individual unit descriptions. Units are sorted by level and then by period slot. To find a specific unit code or title please use your browser's find on page function.



Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)

Academic Year

PA10310 Preparing for professional practice 1 12 Credits
PA10315 Fundamentals of physiology and pharmacology for Natural Sciences students 12 Credits
PA10316 Year 1 required assessment 0 Credits

Modular

PA10295 Medicines management in general practice for pharmacy technicians 6 Credits

Semester 1

PA10262 Research and scientific communication for pharmacologists 6 Credits
PA10306 Fundamentals of pharmacy: from molecules to medicines 1 12 Credits
PA10307 Fundamentals of pharmacy: the healthy body 1 12 Credits
PA10311 Fundamentals of pharmacology: from molecules to medicines 1 12 Credits
PA10312 Fundamentals of pharmacology: the healthy body 1 12 Credits

Semester 2

PA10044 Introduction to experimental pharmacology 6 Credits
PA10308 Fundamentals of pharmacy: from molecules to medicines 2 12 Credits
PA10309 Fundamentals of pharmacy: the healthy body 2 12 Credits
PA10313 Fundamentals of pharmacology: from molecules to medicines 2 12 Credits
PA10314 Fundamentals of pharmacology: the healthy body 2 12 Credits

Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)

Academic Year

PA20122 Pharmacology placement (B) 60 Credits
PA20322 Preparing for professional practice 2 12 Credits
PA20323 Year 2 required assessment 0 Credits

Semester 1

PA20023 Pharmacology of the central nervous system 6 Credits
PA20291 Introduction to practical pharmacology for natural scientists 3 Credits
PA20317 Introduction to receptor biology 3 Credits
PA20318 Specialised integrated unit 1: management of gastrointestinal & liver disease 12 Credits
PA20319 Specialised integrated unit 2: immunity, inflammation & infection 12 Credits
PA20343 Drug discovery 3 Credits
PA20344 Cell regulation and function: receptors to genes 9 Credits
PA20346 Experimental pharmacology 1 12 Credits

Semester 2

PA20016 Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology 6 Credits
PA20294 Pharmacokinetics 3 Credits
PA20320 Specialised integrated unit 3: management of respiratory diseases and dermatology 12 Credits
PA20321 Specialised integrated unit 4: management of cardiovascular disease & endocrine disorders 12 Credits
PA20345 Infection and immunity 9 Credits
PA20347 Experimental pharmacology 2 12 Credits
PA20348 Experimental pharmacology for natural sciences 6 Credits
PA20351 Infection and immunity for natural sciences students 6 Credits

Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)

Academic Year

PA30126 Pharmacology placement (M) 48 Credits
PA30222 Pharmacology dissertation for Natural Sciences 12 Credits
PA30328 Preparing for professional practice 3 12 Credits
PA30329 Year 3 required assessment 0 Credits

Semester 1

PA30055 Research project in Pharmacology (laboratory) (BSc) 12 Credits
PA30127 Dissertation in Pharmacology 6 Credits
PA30142 Molecular applications in pharmacology 6 Credits
PA30214 Recent advances in drug discovery 6 Credits
PA30251 Advanced topics, trends and technologies in pharmacology 6 Credits
PA30324 Specialised integrated unit 5: neurology & mental health 12 Credits
PA30325 Specialised integrated unit 6: special patient groups and surgery 12 Credits
PA30349 Research project in pharmacology (non-laboratory) (BSc) 12 Credits

Semester 2

PA30128 Landmarks in Pharmacology 6 Credits
PA30148 Central nervous system pharmacology 6 Credits
PA30150 Cardiovascular pharmacology 6 Credits
PA30157 The molecular biology and treatment of cancer 6 Credits
PA30168 Drug targets in the immune system 6 Credits
PA30169 Trends in molecular signalling 6 Credits
PA30234 Communicative skills in pharmacology (BSc) 6 Credits
PA30252 Pharmacology of regenerative medicine 6 Credits
PA30299 Biotechnology: art and science 6 Credits
PA30326 Specialised integrated unit 7: oncology & palliative care 12 Credits
PA30327 Medicines optimisation and prescribing in complex patients 1 12 Credits
PA30350 Engaging the public with drug discovery research 6 Credits

Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)

Academic Year

PA40335 Year 4 professional progression assessments 0 Credits
XX50225 Techniques for drug discovery 18 Credits
XX50226 Preparation for research project 12 Credits
XX50227 Track A - biology for chemists 18 Credits
XX50228 Track B - chemistry for biologists 18 Credits

Dissertation period

XX50230 Research project 30 Credits

Modular

PA50186 Cardiovascular therapeutics 6 Credits
PA50187 Gastro-intestinal therapeutics 6 Credits
PA50188 Oncology 6 Credits
PA50190 Pharmaceutical public health 6 Credits
PA50198 Practice-based research 6 Credits
PA50199 Respiratory therapeutics 6 Credits
PA50200 Mental health 6 Credits
PA50201 Endocrinology 6 Credits
PA50202 Neurology 6 Credits
PA50213 Masters dissertation 24 Credits
PA50221 Prescribing for special groups 6 Credits
PA50223 Surgery 6 Credits
PA50232 Palliative care 6 Credits
PA50233 Infections 6 Credits
PA50235 Management of minor ailments 6 Credits
PA50240 Using evidence in practice 6 Credits
PA50249 Independent prescribing 18 Credits
PA50267 Professional skills development 6 Credits
PA50269 Leadership in health 12 Credits
PA50270 Research design and methods for practice 12 Credits
PA50271 Managing in health 12 Credits
PA50272 Supporting education, training and development in a health context 12 Credits
PA50273 Advanced clinical practice 1 12 Credits
PA50274 Advanced clinical practice 2 12 Credits
PA50275 Advanced professional development 1 3 Credits
PA50276 Advanced professional development 2 3 Credits
PA50277 Masters research project and dissertation 30 Credits
PA50279 Masters short project 2 12 Credits
PA50296 Drug safety surveillance 6 Credits
PA50336 Managing long term conditions 1 6 Credits
PA50337 Managing long term conditions 2 6 Credits
PA50338 Managing long term conditions 3 6 Credits
PA50339 Managing polypharmacy and multimorbidity - reducing risk 6 Credits
PA50341 Providing better care for the older person 6 Credits
PA50342 Quality improvement project 6 Credits
PA50352 Improving care for older people 6 Credits
PA50354 Professional skills for medicines optimisation 6 Credits
PA50355 Evidence based pharmacy practice 6 Credits

Semester 1

PA40130 Research project in Pharmacology (M) 12 Credits
PA40142 Molecular applications in pharmacology 6 Credits
PA40214 Recent advances in drug discovery 6 Credits
PA40251 Advanced topics, trends and technologies in pharmacology 6 Credits
PA40259 Research project in Pharmacy 18 Credits
PA40260 Research project in Pharmacy 24 Credits
PA40261 Research project in Pharmacy 30 Credits
PA40288 Pharmacology dissertation for MSci students 6 Credits
PA40330 Pharmacy management simulation 6 Credits
PA40331 Pharmacy research project 24 Credits

Semester 2

PA40155 Research topics in natural products 6 Credits
PA40157 The molecular biology and treatment of cancer 6 Credits
PA40159 Cardiovascular pharmacology 6 Credits
PA40160 Central nervous system pharmacology 6 Credits
PA40162 Drug targets in the immune system 6 Credits
PA40163 Trends in molecular signalling 6 Credits
PA40234 Communicative skills in pharmacology 6 Credits
PA40252 Pharmacology of regenerative medicine 6 Credits
PA40299 Biotechnology: art and science 6 Credits
PA40333 Medicines optimisation and prescribing in complex patients 2 24 Credits
PA40334 Global health & management 6 Credits
PA40350 Engaging the public with drug discovery research 6 Credits
XX50229 Synthesis of medicinal compounds 6 Credits