Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology |
| Below is a list of units offered by the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology in 2017/18. 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. NB. Information on postgraduate units will be added when the postgraduate programme and unit catalogues are published in August. |
- Certificate (FHEQ level 4) level units (e.g. units coded PA1*)
- Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) level units (e.g. units coded PA2*)
- Honours (FHEQ level 6) level units (e.g. units coded PA3*)
- Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) level units (e.g. units coded PA4*)
| 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 |
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) |
Semester 1 |
| PA40042 | Research project in pharmacy | 24 Credits |
| PA40130 | Research project in Pharmacology (M) | 12 Credits |
| PA40142 | Molecular applications in pharmacology | 6 Credits |
| PA40180 | Overseas placement in Pharmacy | 24 Credits |
| PA40214 | Recent advances in drug discovery | 6 Credits |
| PA40251 | Advanced topics, trends and technologies in pharmacology | 6 Credits |
| PA40256 | Introduction to pharmacist prescribing | 3 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 |
Semester 2 |
| PA40040 | Advanced pharmaceutical studies | 3 Credits |
| PA40041 | Advanced pharmacy practice | 6 Credits |
| 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 |
| PA40250 | Health psychology | 6 Credits |
| PA40252 | Pharmacology of regenerative medicine | 6 Credits |
| PA40253 | Applied pharmacokinetics | 6 Credits |
| PA40254 | Pharmaceutical care of drug misusers | 6 Credits |
| PA40255 | Advanced topics in drug design | 6 Credits |
| PA40283 | Developing clinical communication and consultation skills in pharmacy practice | 6 Credits |
| PA40299 | Biotechnology: art and science | 6 Credits |
| PA40350 | Engaging the public with drug discovery research | 6 Credits |