Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology Programme Catalogue 2020/1
USPA-AKB02: BSc(Hons) Pharmacology with Year long work placement
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACOLOGY |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
[Page last updated: 10 August 2020]
 Possible DAPs for this programme:
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme: |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PA10262 | Research and scientific communication for pharmacologists | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA10311 | Fundamentals of pharmacology: from molecules to medicines 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| PA10312 | Fundamentals of pharmacology: the healthy body 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PA10044 | Introduction to experimental pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA10313 | Fundamentals of pharmacology: from molecules to medicines 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| PA10314 | Fundamentals of pharmacology: the healthy body 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PA20023 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA20343 | Drug discovery | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| PA20344 | Cell regulation and function: receptors to genes | 9 credits [equivalent to 18 CATS credits] |
| PA20346 | Experimental pharmacology 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PA20016 | Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA20294 | Pharmacokinetics | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| PA20345 | Infection and immunity | 9 credits [equivalent to 18 CATS credits] |
| PA20347 | Experimental pharmacology 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PA20122 | Pharmacology placement (B) | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B); Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B).
- Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PA30142 | Molecular applications in pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA30214 | Recent advances in drug discovery | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA30251 | Advanced topics, trends and technologies in pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PA30055 | Research project in Pharmacology (laboratory) (BSc) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| PA30349 | Research project in pharmacology (non-laboratory) (BSc) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Optional Units: Select 4 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PA30148 | Central nervous system pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA30150 | Cardiovascular pharmacology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA30157 | The molecular biology and treatment of cancer | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA30168 | Drug targets in the immune system | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA30169 | Trends in molecular signalling | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA30252 | Pharmacology of regenerative medicine | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA30299 | Biotechnology: art and science | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PA30234 | Communicative skills in pharmacology (BSc) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PA30350 | Engaging the public with drug discovery research | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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