Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology Programme Catalogue 2022/3
USPA-AKM02: MPharmacol(Hons) Pharmacology with Year long work placement
Leading to the award of MASTER OF PHARMACOLOGY
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement
Normal course duration: 4 Years
[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]
Applicable NFAAR appendices: | Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 15; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 16
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28 |
Approved exemptions: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | Yes |
DAPS and exit awards: | USPA-AKB02: BSc (hons) Pharmacology
USPA-AKL02: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USPA-AKC02: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: Yes; Year 2: Yes; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: No; |
NFAAR version applicable: | NFAAR-UG |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 16%
Part 2 Stage 3: 34%
Part 3 Stage 4: 50% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 | |
| 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.
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 | |
| 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.
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PA30126 | Pharmacology placement (M) | 48 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PA30127 | Dissertation in Pharmacology | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PA30128 | Landmarks in Pharmacology | 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.
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Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select 4 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 |
| PA40252 | Pharmacology of regenerative medicine | 6 Credits |
| PA40299 | Biotechnology: art and science | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PA40234 | Communicative skills in pharmacology | 6 Credits |
| PA40350 | 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.
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