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Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Analysis of Medicines
MSc in the Analysis of Medicines
Postgraduate Diploma in the Analysis of Medicines
Postgraduate Certificate in the Analysis of Medicines
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
19.22.1
Admission
Regulation 19.1.1 shall apply.
19.22.2
Duration of Study
Regulations 19.1.4 and 19.1.5 shall apply.
19.22.3
Nature of Study
The courses are available by distance learning only.
19.22.4
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma and degree of MSc – no fewer
than 120 credits
In accordance with Regulation 19.1.3 and at the discretion of the
Course Director, exemption from part of the course may be granted to
students submitting evidence of appropriate academic attainment. The
total value of exemption shall not normally exceed 10 credits for the
Postgraduate Certificate or 30 credits for the Postgraduate Diploma
and MSc.
Compulsory Classes
Level
PS 901
Validation of Analytical Methods and Good
Laboratory Practice, Basic Calculations
5
PS 902
Physiochemical Properties of Drug Molecules
5
PS 903
Quantitative and Qualitative Spectrophotometry 5
PS 904
Separation Techniques 1
5
PS 905
Separation Techniques 2
5
Credits
Optional Classes
No fewer than 15 credits chosen from the compulsory or optional
classes listed below.
Additionally, students for the Postgraduate Diploma and degree of MSc
shall undertake no fewer than 60 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes
5
10
10
10
10
PS 906
PS 908
PS 910
PS 911
PS 912
PS 920
PS 921
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19.22.6
19.22.7
19.22.8
19.22.9
Chemical Analysis
Separation Techniques 3
Structure Elucidation
Management, Quality Regulation and Licensing
Practical Skills
Mass Spectrometry 1
Mass Spectrometry 2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
5
5
10
10
10
Optional classes
No fewer than 5 credits chosen from:
PS 913
Separation Techniques 4
PS 914
Quality Control of Biotechnology Products
PS 915
Statistical Analysis of Data
PS 916
Solid State Analysis
PS 917
Bioanalysis
PS 918
Phytochemical Analysis
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
In addition, students for the degree of MSc only:
PS 919
Research Project and Dissertation
5
60
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 19.1.19 and 19.1.20 shall apply
Progression will be based on satisfactory completion of coursework.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the examinations,
coursework, the project where undertaken, and, if required, in an oral
examination.
Award
Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc
in the Analysis of Medicines, a candidate must normally have
accumulated no fewer than 180 credits from the course curriculum, of
which 60 must have been awarded in respect of the research project
and dissertation..
Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Diploma in the Analysis of Medicines, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer that 120 credits from the classes
of the course curriculum.
Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Certificate in the Analysis of Medicines, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer that 60 credits from the taught
classes of the course curriculum.
19.22.10
to 19.22.20 (Numbers not used)
Clinical Pharmacy
MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
19.22.21
Admission
Regulation 19.1.1 shall apply subject to the following requirements.
Applicants shall possess
(i)
a degree in pharmacy from a United Kingdom university or
(ii)
a qualification deemed by the Head of Department acting on
behalf of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be
required to demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in the
English language.
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Duration of Study
Regulations 19.1.4 and 19.1.5 shall apply.
19.22.23
Mode of Study
The courses are available by full-time and part-time study.
19.22.24
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits
for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including a
Research Project
Classes
MP 923
MP 924
MP 925
MP 926
MP 927
MP 928
Clinical Induction
Clinical Assignment 1
Health Service Skills
Clinical Assignment 2
Clinical Assignment 3
Clinical Assignment 4
Students for the degree of MSc only:
MP 929
Research Project
Level
5
5
5
5
5
5
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
20
5
60
Students who have appropriate experience or training on entry to the
programme may be considered for the award of the credits for the
classes MP 923 Clinical Induction and/or MP 924 Clinical Assignment 1
as Recognised Prior Learning.
19.22.25
19.22.26
19.22.27
19.22.28
19.22.29
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 19.1.18 and 19.1.19 shall apply.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the
examinations, coursework, the Project where undertaken and, if
required, in an oral examination.
Award
Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc
in Clinical Pharmacy, a candidate must normally have accumulated no
fewer than 180 credits, of which 60 must have been awarded in respect
of MP 929 Research Project.
Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, a candidate must normally
have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the classes of the
course.
Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Certificate in clinical Pharmacy, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught
classes of the course. Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.11, a student
who has been granted exemption through credit transfer or RPL must
gain two-thirds of the overall credit requirement for the award of the
Postgraduate Certificate.
19.22.30
to 19.22.60 (Numbers not used)