11.22
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
BSc with Honours in Biochemistry and Immunology
BSc with Honours in Biochemistry and Microbiology
BSc with Honours in Biochemistry and Pharmacology
BSc with Honours in Immunology and Microbiology
BSc with Honours in Immunology and Pharmacology
BSc with Honours in Biomedical Science
BSc in Biological Sciences
Diploma of Higher Education in Biological Sciences
Certificate of Higher Education in Biological Sciences
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 11.1]
11.22.1
11.22.2
11.22.3
Status of the Courses
All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours
students. Transfer between the courses is possible prior to the third year of
study, subject to satisfying the appropriate course requirements.
Mode of Study
The courses are available by full-time and part-time study.
Curriculum (Full-time study)
First Year
All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as
follows:
Compulsory Classes
Level
BM 101
Foundation Bioscience and Statistics
1
BM 102
Molecular Bioscience
1
BM 103
Biology of Organisms
1
BM 104
Practical Bioscience and Skills Development 1
1
CH 105
Chemistry for Bioscience
1
Elective Class(es)
11.22.4
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
20
Second Year
All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as
follows:
Compulsory Classes
Level
BM 201
Introduction to Infection and Immunity
2
BM 202
Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
2
BM 203
Cell and Molecular Biology
2
BM 204
Practical Bioscience and Skills Development 2
2
BM 205
Human Physiology
2
CH 201
Bio-organic Chemistry
2
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
20
11.22.5
Third Year
All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as
follows:
Compulsory Class
Level
BM 310
Laboratory Methods and Skills Development
3
Credits
40
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:
Biochemistry and Immunology
Compulsory Classes
BM 301
Fundamental Immunology
BM 302
Intermediate Immunology
BM 305
Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
BM 306
Proteins and Enzymes
3
3
3
3
20
20
20
20
Biochemistry and Microbiology
Compulsory Classes
BM 303
Fundamental Microbiology
BM 304
Intermediate Microbiology
BM 305
Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
BM 306
Proteins and Enzymes
3
3
3
3
20
20
20
20
Biochemistry and Pharmacology
Compulsory Classes
BM 305
Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
BM 306
Proteins and Enzymes
BM 307
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
BM 308
Drugs and Disease 1
3
3
3
3
20
20
20
20
3
3
3
20
20
20
3
20
Immunology and Microbiology
Compulsory Classes
BM 301
Fundamental Immunology
BM 302
Intermediate Immunology
BM 303
Fundamental Microbiology
BM 304
Intermediate Microbiology
3
3
3
3
20
20
20
20
Immunology and Pharmacology
Compulsory Classes
BM 301
Fundamental Immunology
3
20
Biological Sciences
Optional Classes
80 credits chosen from the classes listed in this Regulation.
Biomedical Science
Compulsory Classes
BM 301
Fundamental Immunology
BM 303
Fundamental Microbiology
BM 305
Clinical Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics
BM 309
Haematology, Immunohaematology and
Immunodiagnostics
BM 302
BM 307
BM 308
11.22.6
Intermediate Immunology
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Drugs and Disease 1
3
3
3
20
20
20
Fourth Year
All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as
follows:
Compulsory Class*
BM 499
Composite Mark for Honours Curriculum
Level
4
Credits
120
4
40
Biochemistry and Immunology
Compulsory Classes
BM 402
Honours Immunology 1
BM 403
Honours Immunology 2
BM 406
Honours Biochemistry 1
BM 407
Honours Biochemistry 2
4
4
4
4
20
20
20
20
Biochemistry and Microbiology
Compulsory Classes
BM 404
Honours Microbiology 1
BM 405
Honours Microbiology 2
BM 406
Honours Biochemistry 1
BM 407
Honours Biochemistry 2
4
4
4
4
20
2
20
20
Biochemistry and Pharmacology
Compulsory Classes
BM 406
Honours Biochemistry 1
BM 407
Honours Biochemistry 2
BM 408
Honours Pharmacology 1
BM 409
Honours Pharmacology 2
4
4
4
4
20
20
20
20
Biomedical Science
Compulsory Class
BM 403
Honours Immunology 2
BM 404
Honours Microbiology 1
BM 407
Honours Biochemistry 2
BM 410
Molecular and Cellular Pathology
4
4
4
4
20
20
20
20
Immunology and Microbiology
Compulsory Classes
BM 402
Honours Immunology 1
BM 403
Honours Immunology 2
BM 404
Honours Microbiology 1
BM 405
Honours Microbiology 2
4
4
4
4
20
20
20
20
BM 499 comprises
Compulsory Class
BM 401
Research in Biomedical Sciences
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:
Immunology and Pharmacology
Compulsory Classes
BM 402
Honours Immunology 1
BM 403
Honours Immunology 2
BM 408
Honours Pharmacology 1
BM 409
Honours Pharmacology 2
11.22.7
11.22.8
11.22.9
11.22.10
11.22.11
11.22.12
11.22.13
11.22.14
11.22.15
11.22.16
11.22.17
4
4
4
4
20
20
20
20
Curriculum (Part-time study)
In each academic year, a student studying on a part-time basis shall
normally undertake a curriculum of no fewer than 60 credits chosen from the
appropriate full-time curriculum.
Progress (Full-time study)
In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum including no
fewer than 80 credits from the first year compulsory classes.
In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum including no
fewer than 100 credits from the second year compulsory classes in the
chosen course.
In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 360 credits from the course curriculum including no
fewer than 100 credits from the third year compulsory classes in the chosen
course.
Progress (Part-time study)
In order to progress to the next full-time equivalent year of the course, a parttime student must normally satisfy the appropriate progress requirements for
full-time study.
In any one academic year, a part-time student shall not normally carry more
than 20 outstanding credits from one academic year to the next.
Final Assessment and Honours Classification
On successful completion of the fourth year, a candidate will be awarded
120 Level 4 credits under the class code BM 499.
The final Honours classification will normally be based on:
(i)
the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional
classes in the third and fourth years;
(ii)
if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
BSc with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc
with Honours in the chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no
fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum.
BSc: In order to qualify for the award of the BSc in Biological Sciences, a
candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course
curriculum.
Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma
of Higher Education in Biological Sciences, a candidate must have
accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum.
11.22.18
Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a
Certificate of Higher Education in Biological Sciences, a candidate must
have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.
11.22.19
to 11.22.30 (Numbers not used)
Forensic Biology
BSc with Honours in Forensic Biology
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
11.22.31
Status of the Course
The degree is offered at Honours level only. Transfer to a course in
Biomedical Sciences is possible at any time subject to satisfying the
appropriate progress requirements.
11.22.32
Mode of Study
The course is available by full-time study only.
11.22.33
First Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows
Compulsory Classes
Level
BM 101
Foundation Bioscience and Statistics
1
BM 102
Molecular Bioscience
1
BM 103
Biology of Organisms
1
BM 104
Practical Bioscience and Skills Development 1
1
CH 105
Chemistry for Bioscience
1
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
Elective Class(es)
11.22.34
Second Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 140 credits as follows:
Compulsory Class
Level
BM 201
Introduction to Infection and Immunity
2
BM 202
Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
2
BM 203
Cell and Molecular Biology
2
BM 204
Practical Bioscience and Skills Development 2
2
BM 205
Human Physiology
2
CH 201
Bio-organic Chemistry
2
FS 202
Forensic Natural History and Microscopy
2
11.22.35
20
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Third Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows
Compulsory Classes
Level
BM 301
Fundamental Immunology
3
BM 305
Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
3
Credits
20
20
BM 307
BM 311
FS 301
FS 304
11.22.36
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Practical Bioscience and Skills Development 3
Forensic Statistics and Communication
Investigative Forensic Biology
*BM 499 comprises
Compulsory Classes
BM 411
Toxicology
BM 412
Aspects of Forensic Biology
FS 404
Advanced and Professional Forensic Biology
FS 405
Research in Forensic Biology
11.22.38
11.22.39
11.22.40
11.22.41
11.22.42
11.22.43
20
20
20
20
Fourth Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 Credits as follows
Compulsory Class*
BM 499
Composite Mark for Honours Curriculum
11.22.37
3
3
3
3
Level
Credits
4
4
4
4
20
20
40
40
Progress
In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum including no
fewer than 80 credits from the first year compulsory classes.
In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must
include no fewer than 100 credits from the second year compulsory classes
including those for the class FS 202 Forensic Natural History and
Microscopy.
In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 380 credits from the course curriculum. These must
include no fewer than 100 credits from the third year compulsory classes
including those for the classes FS 301 Forensic Statistics and
Communication and FS 304 Investigative Forensic Biology.
Final Assessment and Honours Classification
On successful completion of the fourth year, a candidate will be awarded
120 Level 4 credits under the class code BM 499.
The final Honours classification will normally be based on:
(i)
the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional
classes in the third and fourth years;
(ii)
if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
BSc with Honours: Notwithstanding Regulation 11.1.10, in order to qualify
for the award of the degree of BSc with Honours in Forensic Biology, a
student must have accumulated no fewer than 500 credits from the course
curriculum including no fewer than 220 credits at Levels 3 and 4 or above of
which a minimum of 120 must be at Level 4.
Transfer
A candidate who fails to meet the progress or award requirements for the
BSc with Honours in Forensic Biology may be transferred to the BSc in
Biological Sciences
regulations.
subject
to
satisfying
the
appropriate
progress
11.22.44
to 11.22.50 (Numbers not used)
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BSc with Honours in Pharmaceutical Sciences
BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Diploma of Higher Education in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 11.1]
11.22.51
Status of the Courses
All students are normally admitted in the first instance to the MPharm course
(See Regulation 12.16). Exceptionally, students may be admitted to the first
year of the BSc with Honours in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
11.22.52
Mode of Study
The courses are normally available by full-time study only.
11.22.53
Curriculum
First Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows:
Level
Elective Class(es)
Optional Classes
100 credits chosen from:
13 163
Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacists
1
MM 110
Mathematics 1P
1
MP 100
Foundation Pharmacy
1
MP 101
Human Physiology 1
2
MP 102
Bioscience for Pharmacists
1
MP 103
Biopharmacy 1
1
MP 104
Human Physiology 2
2
Such other classes as may be approved by the Course Director.
11.22.54
Credits
20
20
10
20
20
20
20
20
Second Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits chosen from:
Optional Classes
MM 210
Statistics 1P
MP 200
Physical Pharmacy
MP 201
Health Promotion
MP 202
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
MP 204
Biopharmacy 2
MP 308
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Level
2
2
2
2
2
3
Credits
10
20
20
20
20
20
MP 309
Drugs and Disease 1
3
MP 310
Pharmacy Practice 1
3
Such other classes as may be approved by the Course Director.
11.22.55
Third Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits chosen from:
Optional Classes
Level
BM 311
Practical Bioscience and Skills Development 3
3
MP 300
Pharmacy Practice 2
3
MP 301
Biopharmacy 3
3
MP 305
Biopharmacy 4
3
MP 408
Formulation, Manufacturing and Testing 1
4
MP 409
Formulation, Manufacturing and Testing 2
4
MP 410
Drugs and Disease 2
4
MP 411
Drugs and Disease 3
4
MP 510
Pharmacy Practice 3
5
Such other classes as may be approved by the Course Director.
11.22.56
20
20
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
20
10
20
20
Fourth Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
BM 401
Research in Biomedical Sciences
BM 408
Honours Pharmacology 1
MP 403
Drug Delivery Systems
MP 404
Biopharmacy 5
MP 406
Advanced Drug Discovery
Level
4
4
4
4
4
Credits
40
20
20
20
10
Optional Classes
Such classes as may be approved by the Course Director.
11.22.57
11.22.58
11.22.59
11.22.60
Progress
In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.
In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum including 100
credits at Level 2 or above.
In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 360 credits from the course curriculum including 100
credits at Level 3 or above.
Final Classification
The final classification for the degree of BSc with Honours in Pharmaceutical
Sciences will normally be based on:
(i)
the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional
classes at levels three and four;
(ii)
if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
11.22.61
11.22.62
11.22.63
11.22.64
BSc with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc
with Honours in Pharmaceutical Sciences, a candidate must have
accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum.
Notwithstanding Regulation 11.1.10, these must include no fewer than 100
credits at Level 4 or above.
BSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc in Pharmaceutical
Sciences, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits
from the course curriculum. Notwithstanding Regulation 11.1.10, these must
include no fewer than 100 credits at Level 3 or above.
Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a
Diploma of Higher Education in Pharmaceutical Sciences, a candidate must
have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum.
Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a
Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmaceutical Sciences, a candidate
must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course
curriculum.
11.22.65
to 11.22.70 (Numbers not used)
Pharmacology with Industrial Placement
BSc with Honours in Pharmacology with Industrial Placement
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 11.1]
11.22.71
Status of the Course
The course is offered at Honours level only.
11.22.72
Mode of Study
The course is available by full-time study only.
11.22.73
11.22.74
Place of Study
As permitted by Regulation 11.1.7, the course involves study outwith the
campus.
Curriculum
First Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
Level
13 163
Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacists
1
BM 101
Foundation Bioscience and Statistics
1
BM 102
Molecular Bioscience
1
BM 105
Practical Pharmacology and Skills Development 1
BM 205
Human Physiology
2
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
Elective Class(es)
11.22.75
Second Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows:
20
Compulsory Classes
Level
BM 202
Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
2
BM 203
Cell and Molecular Biology
2
BM 307
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
3
BM 308
Drugs and Disease I
3
BM 311
Laboratory Methods and Skills Development
3
MP 204
Biopharmacy 2
2
11.22.76
Third Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
BM 306
Proteins and Enzymes
BM 316
Industrial Placement Report and Skills
Development
MP 301
Biopharmacy 3
11.22.77
*BM 499 comprises
Compulsory Classes
BM 401
Research in Biomedical Sciences
BM 408
Honours Pharmacology 1
BM 409
Honours Pharmacology 2
BM 415
Pharmacokinetics & Drug Metabolism
MP 407
Drug Discovery & Development
11.22.79
11.22.79
11.22.80
11.22.81
Level
3
Credits
20
3
3
80
20
Fourth Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory Class
BM 499
Composite Mark for Honours Curriculum
11.22.78
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
20
Level
4
Credits
120
4
4
4
4
4
40
20
20
20
20
Progress
In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 110 credits from the course curriculum including all the
first year compulsory classes.
In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum including no
fewer than 100 credits from the second year compulsory classes. These
must include the credits for the class BM 307 Fundamentals of
Pharmacology.
In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 360 credits from the course curriculum including all the
third year compulsory classes.
Final Assessment and Classification
On successful completion of the fourth year, a candidate will be awarded
120 Level 4 credits under class code BM 499
The final Honours classification will normally be based on:
(i)
the first assessed attempt at compulsory Level 3 and Level 4 classes
(ii)
if appropriate, an oral examination.
11.22.82
11.22.83
11.23
to 11.28
Award
BSc with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc in
Honours in Pharmacology with Industrial Placement, a candidate must have
accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum.
Transfer
A candidate who fails to meet the requirements for progress or award of the
BSc with Honours in Pharmacology with Industrial Placement may apply for
transfer to the BSc with Honours in Natural Sciences.
(Numbers not used)
12.22
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Pharmacy
MPharm in Pharmacy
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 12.1]
12.22.1
12.22.2
12.22.3
12.22.4
Status of Degree
The course is offered at Integrated Masters level. Transfer to the BSc
in Pharmaceutical Sciences may be possible at any time subject to
satisfying the appropriate progress regulations. The MPharm is
normally completed in four years. This degree is also undertaken in an
accelerated format (3.5 years) by certain students from the
International Medical University (IMU) in Malaysia under a collaborative
agreement between the University of Strathclyde and IMU.
Place of Study
The course includes time undertaken in a clinical attachment scheme
at associated hospitals for which students shall require a valid
Disclosure Scotland Certificate.
Mode of Study
The course is normally available by full-time study only.
Curriculum
First Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 150 credits as
follows:
Compulsory Classes
13 163
Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacists
MM 110
Mathematics 1P
MP 100
Foundation Pharmacy
MP 102
Bioscience for Pharmacists
MP 103
Biopharmacy 1
MP 207
Physiology 1
MP 208
Physiology 2
Level
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Credits
20
10
20
20
20
20
20
Elective Class(es)
12.22.5
20
Second Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 150 credits as
follows:
Compulsory Classes
MM 210
Statistics 1P
MP 200
Physical Pharmacy
MP 201
Health Promotion
Level
2
2
2
Credits
10
20
20
MP 202
MP 204
MP 308
MP 309
MP 310
12.22.6
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Biopharmacy 2
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Drugs and Disease 1
Pharmacy Practice 1
20
20
20
20
20
Third Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 150 credits as
follows:
Compulsory Classes
MP 300
Pharmacy Practice 2
MP 301
Biopharmacy 3
MP 305
Biopharmacy 4
MP 408
Formulation, Manufacturing and Testing 1
MP 409
Formulation, Manufacturing and Testing 2
MP 410
Drugs and Disease 2
MP 411
Drugs and Disease 3
MP 510
Pharmacy Practice 3
12.22.7
2
2
3
3
3
Level
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
10
20
20
Fourth Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 150 credits as
follows:
Compulsory Classes
Level
Credits
MP 403
Drug Delivery Systems
4
20
MP 404
Biopharmacy 5
4
20
MP 506
Advanced Drug Discovery
5
10
MP 507
Research Project
5
40
MP 508
Pharmaceutical Care*
5
40
MP 509
Clinical Pharmacology and Prescribing
5
20
* MP 508 Pharmaceutical Care includes some 34 hours undertaken
in a clinical attachment scheme.
12.22.8
12.22.9
12.22.10
12.22.11
Progress
In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must
have accumulated at least 130 credits from the course curriculum
including those for the classes 13 163 Foundation Chemistry for
Pharmacists, MP 100 Foundation Pharmacy, MP 103 Biopharmacy 1,
MP 207 Physiology 1 and MP 208 Physiology 2.
In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must have
accumulated at least 280 credits from the course curriculum including
those for all the compulsory classes.
In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must
have accumulated at least 450 credits from the course curriculum
including those for all the compulsory classes.
Final Classification
The final classification for the degree of MPharm will normally be based
on:
(i)
(ii)
12.22.12
12.22.13
12.22.14
the first assessed attempt at classes at levels four and five;
if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
MPharm: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MPharm in
Pharmacy, a student must have accumulated no fewer than 600 credits
from the course curriculum.
Transfer
A student who fails to satisfy the progress or award requirements for
the degree of MPharm in Pharmacy may be transferred to the degree
of BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
(Number not used.)
Regulations applicable for students entering the Collaborative
Programme from December 2007 onwards.
12.22.15
Collaborative Programme
The degree of MPharm in Pharmacy is also offered on a twinning basis
in conjunction with International Medical University, Malaysia (IMU).
The study pathway will follow one of two routes hereafter referred to as
the ‘2+2’ and ‘standard collaborative’ options. The material pertaining
to the first and second years of study is arranged on a semester basis
as detailed in Regulations 12.22.17 to 12.22.19 and not as given in
Regulations 12.22.4 to 12.22.5. For students following the Standard
Collaborative Option, the material pertaining to the third year of study is
arranged on a semester basis as detailed in Regulations 12.22.20 to
12.22.22 rather than as given in Regulation 12.22.6. For students
following the 2+2 Option, the material pertaining to the third year of
study is given in Regulation 12.22.6
IMU classes are equivalent to those offered within the University. The
code for the relevant University class is shown in brackets in the title of
the equivalent class.
In the case of students on the Standard Collaborative Programme,
semesters 1 - 5 will be taught at the International Medical University.
In the case of students on the 2+2 Collaborative Programme,
semesters 1 – 4 will be taught at the International Medical University.
12.22.16
Collaborative Programme - Semester One
All classes are given and examined at the International Medical
University, Malaysia, in the period December to April. All students shall
undertake classes amounting to 70 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
Level
MC 100
Mathematics 1P (MM 110)
1
MC 104
Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacists (13 163) 1
MC 113
Bioscience for Pharmacists (MP102)
1
MC 209
Physiology 1 (MP 207)
2
Credits
10
20
20
20
12.22.17
12.22.18
Collaborative Programme - Semester Two
All classes are given and examined at the International Medical
University, Malaysia, in the period May to September. All students
shall undertake classes amounting to 80 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
Level
Credits
MC 109
English Studies
1
10
MC 114
Biopharmacy 1 (MP 103)
1
20
MC 115
Foundation Pharmacy (MP 100)
1
20
MC 204
Physiology 2 (MP 208)
2
20
MC 21X
Statistics 1P (MM 210)
2
10
Collaborative Programme - Semester Three
All classes are given and examined at the International Medical
University, Malaysia, in the period October to March. All students shall
undertake classes amounting to 90 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
MC 116
Composition Skills*
MC 200
Physical Pharmacy (MP 200)
MC 213
Biopharmacy 2 (MP 204)
MC 214
Pharmaceutical Microbiology (MP 202)
MC 300
Fundamentals of Pharmacology (MP 308)
Level
1
2
2
2
3
Credits
10
20
20
20
20
* If the requirement for Malaysian Cultural Studies has not been met,
students will take MC 306 Malaysian Cultural Studies in lieu.
12.22.19
Collaborative Programme - Semester Four
All classes are given and examined at the International Medical
University, Malaysia, in the period April to August. All students shall
undertake classes amounting to 80 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
MC 215
Health Promotion (MP 201)
MC 305
Drugs and Disease 1 (MP 309)
MC 311
Pharmacy Practice 1 (MP 310)
MC 313
Biopharmacy 3 (MP 301)
Level
2
3
3
3
Credits
20
20
20
20
All students taking the 2+2 option will omit the class MC 313
Biopharmacy 3 in this Semester with associated reduction in credit
total.
12.22.20
Standard Collaborative Programme - Semester Five
All classes are given and examined at the International Medical
University, Malaysia, in the period November to May. All students shall
undertake classes amounting to 70 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
MC 314
Pharmacy Practice 2 (MP 300)
MC 315
Biopharmacy 4 (MP 305)
Level
3
3
Credits
20
20
MC 410
MC 411
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Drugs and Disease 2 (MP 410)
Drugs and Disease 3 (MP 411)
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12.22.24
12.22.25
12.22.26
12.22.27
12.22.28
12.22.29
12.22.30
10
20
Standard Collaborative Programme – Semester Six
All classes are given and examined at the University of Strathclyde, in
the period June to September. All students shall undertake classes
amounting to 60 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
MC 412
Formulation, Manufacturing and
Testing 1 (MP 408)
MC 413
Formulation, Manufacturing and
Testing 2 (MP 409)
MC 510
Pharmacy Practice 3 (MP 510)
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4
4
Level
Credits
4
20
4
5
20
20
2+2 Collaborative Programme – Third Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 150
credits as detailed in Regulation 12.22.6. All classes are given and
examined at the University of Strathclyde, in the period September to
June.
Collaborative Programme - Final Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 150
credits as detailed in Regulation 12.22.7.
All classes are given and examined at the University of Strathclyde, in
the period September to June.
Collaborative Programme - Progress
In order to progress to semester two, a student must have accumulated
at least 50 credits from the course curriculum.
In order to progress to semester three, a student must have
accumulated at least 130 credits from the course curriculum including
those for all classes from semester one.
In order to progress to semester four, a student must have
accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum including
those for all classes from semester two.
In order to progress to semester five, a student following the Standard
Collaborative Option must have obtained at least 300 credits from the
course curriculum including those for all classes from semester three.
In order to progress to semester six, a student following the Standard
Collaborative Option must have obtained 390 credits from the course
curriculum.
In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student following
the 2+2 Option must have obtained 300 credits from the course
curriculum. In addition, a student following the 2+2 Option, must have
achieved an approved standard of performance.
In order to progress to the final year of the course a student must
normally have accumulated 450 credits from the course curriculum.
Collaborative Programme - Award
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See Regulation 12.22.12.
12.22.32
to 12.22.40 Numbers not used
Biomedical Sciences
MSci in Biochemistry
MSci in Immunology
MSci in Microbiology
MSci in Pharmacology
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 12.1]
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12.22.42
12.22.43
Status of the Courses
The courses are at Integrated Masters level. Students may transfer into
the MSci from a relevant BSc subject to satisfying the progress
regulations. Transfer to a relevant BSc degree is possible at any time,
subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.
Mode of Study
The courses are available by both full-time and part-time study.
Curriculum (Full-time study)
First Year
All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits
as follows:
Compulsory Classes
Level
BM 101
Foundation Bioscience and Statistics
1
BM 102
Molecular Bioscience
1
BM 103
Biology of Organisms
1
BM 104
Practical Bioscience and Skills Development 1
1
CH 105
Chemistry for Bioscience
1
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
Elective Class(es)
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Second Year
All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits
as follows:
Compulsory Classes
Level
BM 201
Introduction to Infection and Immunity
2
BM 202
Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
2
BM 203
Cell and Molecular Biology
2
BM 204
Practical Bioscience and Skills Development 2
2
BM 205
Human Physiology
2
CH 201
Bio-organic Chemistry
2
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20
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
20
Third Year
All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits:
Compulsory Classes
Level
BM 310
Laboratory Methods and Skills Development
3
Credits
40
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:
Biochemistry
Compulsory Classes
BM 306
Proteins and Enzymes
BM 305
Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
3
3
20
20
Immunology
Compulsory Classes
BM 301
Fundamental Immunology
BM 302
Intermediate Immunology
3
3
20
20
Microbiology
Compulsory Classes
BM 303
Fundamental Microbiology
BM 304
Intermediate Microbiology
3
3
20
20
Pharmacology
Compulsory Classes
BM 307
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
BM 308
Drugs and Disease 1
3
3
20
20
Optional Classes
A further 40 credits in one subject from the classes listed in this
regulation
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Fourth Year
All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits
choosing two subject combinations from the following:
Compulsory Classes
BM 401
Research in Biomedical Science
Level
4
Credits
40
Biochemistry
Compulsory Classes
BM 406
Honours Biochemistry 1
BM 407
Honours Biochemistry 2
4
4
20
20
Immunology
Compulsory Classes
BM 402
Honours Immunology 1
BM 403
Honours Immunology 2
4
4
20
20
Microbiology
Compulsory Classes
BM 404
Honours Microbiology 1
BM 405
Honours Microbiology 2
4
4
20
20
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:
Pharmacology
Compulsory Classes
BM 408
Honours Pharmacology 1
BM 409
Honours Pharmacology 2
4
4
20
20
Optional Classes
A further 40 credits in one subject from the classes listed in this
regulation
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Fifth Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to 120 credits as
follows:
Compulsory Class
Biochemistry
BM 5ZB
MSci in Biochemistry
Level
Credits
5
120
Immunology
BM 5ZI
MSci in Immunology
5
120
Microbiology
BM 5ZM
MSci in Microbiology
5
120
Pharmacology
BM 5ZP
MSci in Pharmacology
5
120
5
20
Biochemistry
BM 5XB
MSci Biochemistry Project and Thesis
BM 5YB
Research Topics in Biochemistry
5
5
80
20
Immunology
BM 5XI
MSci Immunology Project and Thesis
BM 5YI
Research Topics in Immunology
5
5
80
20
Microbiology
BM 5XM
MSci Microbiology Project and Thesis
BM 5YM
Research Topics in Microbiology
5
5
80
20
Pharmacology
BM 5XP
MSci Pharmacology Project and Thesis
BM 5YP
Research Topics in Pharmacology
5
5
80
20
Each of the above classes comprises:
Compulsory Classes
MP 931
Generic Biomedical and Pharmaceutical
Research Skills
together with the class appropriate to the chosen course:
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12.22.49
12.22.50
12.22.51
12.22.52
12.22.53
12.22.54
12.22.55
12.22.56
12.22.57
Curriculum (Part-time study)
In each academic year, a student studying on a part-time basis shall
normally undertake a curriculum of no fewer than 60 credits chosen
from the appropriate full-time curriculum.
Progress (Full-time study)
In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must
normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course
curriculum including no fewer than 80 credits from the first year
compulsory classes.
In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must
normally have accumulated at least 240 credits from the course
curriculum including no fewer than 120 credits from the second year
compulsory classes.
In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must
normally have accumulated at least 360 credits from the course
curriculum including no fewer than 120 credits from the third year
curriculum. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved
standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic
attainment.
In order to progress to the fifth year of the course, a student must
normally have accumulated at least 480 credits from the course
curriculum including no fewer than 120 credits from the fourth year
curriculum. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved
standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic
attainment.
Progress (Part-time study)
In order to progress to the next full-time equivalent year of the course,
a part-time student must normally satisfy the appropriate progress
requirements for full-time study.
In any one academic year, a part-time student shall not normally carry
more than 20 outstanding credits from one academic year to the next.
Final Assessment and Degree Classification
On successful completion of the fifth year, a candidate will be awarded
120 Level 5 credits under the class code BM 5ZB, BM5ZI, BM5ZM or
BM5ZP as appropriate.
The final classification will normally be based on:
(i)
the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional
classes in the third, fourth and fifth years;
(ii)
if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
MSci: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc in the
chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 600
credits from the course curriculum.
Transfer
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12.23
to 12.28
A student who fails to satisfy the progress or award requirements for
the degree of MSci may be transferred to the BSc with Honours in an
appropriate Joint Honours combination of subjects based on 3 rd and 4th
Year options.
(Numbers not used).