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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology Programme Catalogue 2022/3


USPA-AFB02: BSc(Hons) Pharmacology


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACOLOGY


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 3 Years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
None
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DAPS and exit awards:
USPA-AFL02: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USPA-AFC02: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No; ;
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 3 Stage 3: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA10262 Research and scientific communication for pharmacologists 6 Credits
PA10311 Fundamentals of pharmacology: from molecules to medicines 1 12 Credits
PA10312 Fundamentals of pharmacology: the healthy body 1 12 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA10044 Introduction to experimental pharmacology 6 Credits
PA10313 Fundamentals of pharmacology: from molecules to medicines 2 12 Credits
PA10314 Fundamentals of pharmacology: the healthy body 2 12 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 2

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA20023 Pharmacology of the central nervous system 6 Credits
PA20343 Drug discovery 3 Credits
PA20344 Cell regulation and function: receptors to genes 9 Credits
PA20346 Experimental pharmacology 1 12 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA20016 Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology 6 Credits
PA20294 Pharmacokinetics 3 Credits
PA20345 Infection and immunity 9 Credits
PA20347 Experimental pharmacology 2 12 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 3

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA30055 Research project in Pharmacology (laboratory) (BSc) 12 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

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Optional Units: Select 4 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS 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
PA30252 Pharmacology of regenerative medicine 6 Credits
PA30299 Biotechnology: art and science 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PA30234 Communicative skills in pharmacology (BSc) 6 Credits
PA30350 Engaging the public with drug discovery research 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.