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School of Applied Sciences
Pharmacy Subject Group
BSc. (Hons) Pharmacology
Undergraduate
Pathway Guide
Dr C A Brown
Contents Page
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Welcome to Pharmacy Subject Group…………………………………………
Using this Guide………………………………………………………………
What is a Programme?…………………………………………………………
What is a Pathway?……………………………………………………………
What is a Route?………………………………………………………………
Aims and Philosophy of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science and
Pharmacology Scheme of Awards………………………………….…………
Core Modules…………………………………………………………………
Core Option Modules…………………………………………………………
Elective Modules………………………………………………………………
University Elective Programmes………………………………………………
BSc and BSc Honours (Sandwich)…………………………………………….
Your Pathway Team…………………………………………………………….
How the Pathways are Managed………………………………………………
Terms of Reference………………………………………………………………
Staff/Student Liaison Committee…………………………………………………
Directory of Pharmacy Teaching Staff……………………………………………
Pharmacology Specialist Pathway………………………………………………
Combined Pathways………………………………………………………………
Joint Pathway……………………………………………………………………
List of Modules……………………………………………………………………
Module Descriptions………………………………………………………………
A Two-way Contract…………………………………………………………….
Communication……………………………………………………………………
Contacting Staff………………………………………………………………….
Notification of Address…………………………………………………………...
Solving Your Problems…………………………………………………………...
Useful Acronyms………………………………………………………………
Glossary of Terms……………………………………………………………..
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Welcome to the Pharmacy Subject Group
On behalf of the Pharmacy Subject Group I should like to extend to you a very warm welcome and we
would like to take this opportunity to wish you every success in your studies at the University.
The School of Applied Sciences offers a full range of study programmes (pathways) including
certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate courses, as well as a range of opportunities for
postgraduate research. It has an established reputation for the quality of its study programmes, for an
innovative approach to teaching and learning, and for the friendliness of its staff. Advice and support
can be sought not only from your Personal Tutor, but also from other members of the Pathway Team.
You will also be encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operation of your Pathway.
Remember that the outcome of your studies could affect the whole of your future career and therefore
study should certainly be your first priority. In resolving to work hard, however, do not forget to have
time for recreation and social activities and take full advantage of the University facilities at your
disposal.
This Pathway Guide should be read as your first source of guidance as soon as you have any queries
relating to the structure and operation of your chosen pathway. Obviously in a document like this we
have not covered every query and problem that you might have. If you find that there is something you
need to know, please do not hesitate to approach the School Student Access Point, your Personal Tutor,
the Pathway Manager, or or any other appropriate member of staff with your problem. So that you get
the attention you need, there is a system for booking counselling appointments, which will have been
explained to you during induction week – please use this.
You can also consult Student Support and Guidance Services as appropriate. We are pleased to hear
your views and welcome suggestions for ways of improving the operation of the Award.
We wish you every success in your studies and hope that your time at the University of
Wolverhampton will prove to be enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding.
Dr Colin Brown, Pathway Manager
September 2005
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Using this Guide
This Pathway Handbook contains all the essential information you will need to understand how the
Pharmacy Subject group undergraduate pathways operate.
You will need also to refer to other sources of information, which are available to you. These include:
Undergraduate Undergraduate Guide.
This is the document that will contain all the information you require about your programme and how
it is administered at University level. It will contain information on the types of courses available
(Specialist, Joint, Combined, Negotiated) and how you choose a pathway/route. In addition it will tell
you about choice between pathways and within pathways. It will give you the information you require
in order to register your pathway and modules onto the central Student management system. It will
supply generic advice on academic counselling, assessment and details of Level 1 Elective modules
and the University Elective Programmes. This is where you will find the Academic Calendar detailing
semester and term dates, dates for examinations and vacation dates. It is important that you read this
Guide in conjunction with your own programme pathway guide (this document).
Module Guides. At the commencement of each module that you study, you will be provided with a
module guide which will give full details of the teaching programme, the staff team responsible for the
module, guided reading, and the assessment schedule for the module. These guides are valuable
sources of information that will help you to plan your studies.
University Academic Principles & Regulations. These are contained in the Undergraduate Student
Guide which explains how the credit system operates, and carefully defines the number of credits that
must be studied, and the number that must be passed, at different levels, in order to qualify for the
different awards offered by the University.
Guide To Successful Study. This easily read guide gives you carefully thought out guidance on how
to plan all aspects of your study from taking lecture notes through to planning for your future career.
You should read this early on in your course and try to adopt many of the suggestions that are made.
The guide is the result of over forty years of helping students like you to achieve your maximum
potential.
You are encouraged to read this handbook through now. It will be a considerable advantage to you to
be familiar from the outset with the various aspects of your studies that are described. It may be that
the relevance of some of the sections will not be immediately obvious. Keep it somewhere accessible,
so that you can refer to it as needed.
In order to save yourself and (perhaps others) time, do please read the Handbook carefully. The
answers to many of the questions that you will want to ask over the next three to four years are
contained in it. You should look particularly closely at the section on ‘Solving Your Problems’ which
you will find at the back of the Handbook. A list of key words is included in the ‘Glossary of Terms’
and common acronyms in ‘Useful Acronyms’.
Please note:
In order to develop and improve the Award, it may be necessary on occasions to amend or revise the
details given in this Handbook.
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What is a Programme?
A programme of study is a record of the modules you have registered for, after you have chosen your
core option and elective modules. This choice should be made with the help and advice of an academic
counsellor (personal tutor). You will receive a transcript on a regular basis showing your programme of
study, consisting of your modules and graded results.
What is a Pathway?
In the University there are two different types of course depending upon what you applied for:
1)
Specialist – This enables you to study one particular subject area in real depth
2)
Joint – Allows you to study two subjects that complement each other
These courses are all made up of modules and the rules governing which modules you must study for
your particular course are called pathway rules and consist of:
Specialist pathways
i) A maximum of 90 credits of core or core option modules in each year (level) of study
ii) A minimum of 60 credits of core or core option modules in each year (level) of study
iii) 30 credits of elective modules in each year (level) of study
Joint pathways
A minimum of 45 credits of core or core option modules in each year (level) of study
What is a Route?
A route is a set of pathways for which you are registered and which leads to your final award:
For a specialist route, you will be registered for a single specialist pathway:
e.g. BSc (Hons) Pharmacology or BSc(Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
For a specialist route, the pathway rules require you to select the specified number of core option
modules and then choose your elective modules to match your interests and possible career ambitions.
For a joint route, you will be registered for two pathways, one from each of your chosen subjects:
e.g. the award of BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Pharmacology is made up of the Biochemistry joint
pathway and the Pharmacology joint pathway
For a joint route consisting of subjects A and B, you will need to:
 combine the two joint pathways involved;
 choose any necessary core option modules in either or both pathways;
 choose your 30 credits of elective modules which can be;
1) 30 more credits of subject A
2) 30 more credits of subject B
3) 15 more credits of subject A and 15 credits of subject B
4) 15 or 30 credits of another subject
5) University Elective Programme
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Aims and Philosophy of the BSc (Honours) Pharmacology Scheme of Awards
Pharmacology is a corpus of knowledge largely derived from observation and experiment, the aim of
the specialist programmes is to provide you with the tools and qualities required by experimental
pharmacologists such that you should be able to contribute to knowledge and the resolution of
problems. To achieve our objectives we undertake together exercises in teaching and learning, with the
emphasis on what you know and can do as a result of your learning. We have attempted to make clear
statements on what learning is about by defining the outcomes that we should like to see you achieve.
We deliver our learning programmes in the form of modules, clearly individual module have outcomes
related to their individual subject content but no one module can include the full range of practical
skills and key skills required. So programmes define modules to ensure that there is coherence within
the subject and you explore the complete range of learning outcomes of the programme. Thus linking
modules in a programme retains the integrity of the subject.
Your programme of study is therefore composed of modules, the content of which is shown in a
module guide. The module guides will also show which module specific outcomes and key skills will
be achieved in that module. The complete modular programme thus should satisfy the overall aims and
objectives
THE
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PHARMACOLOGY AWARDS ARE TO
FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES:Knowledge and understanding of:
A.
Subject knowledge and understanding of:
1. Professional issues relating to pharmacology.
2. The principles of investigation using pharmacological practical techniques.
3. Normal and abnormal bodily function, the biology of disease (aetiology and epidemiology) and the
absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of medicines and their actions (interactions,
abreactions and misuse) and therapeutic uses.
B.
Subject-Specific Skills – be able to:
1. Demonstrate safe and ethical working practice in undertaking laboratory work in
pharmacology.
2. Demonstrate the accurate calculation of medicine doses and dosage regimens, interpret and
evaluate (for safety, quality, efficacy and economy).
3. Plan, design and execute an original research investigation including problem recognition,
method selection, evaluation, appraisal and presentation of results and findings.
4. Interpret, critically analyse and evaluate data derived from patient records and from laboratory
and clinical observations and measurements (or other sources) in the context of a knowledge
and understanding of medicines.
C.
Intellectual skills – be able to:
1. Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and critical understanding of essential facts, concepts,
principles and theories identified in Section A above, showing awareness of current problems and
uncertainties in knowledge which are at the forefront of research in pharmacology.
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2. Use appropriate techniques to systematically retrieve and process information, critically evaluate,
interpret and synthesise pharmacological information and data and present findings clearly and
precisely in a variety of forms and for a variety of audiences and purposes.
3. Apply research findings (primary research and systematic review), knowledge and understanding.
D.
Key skills :
1. Communication
Interact effectively with patients, the general public and a range of other healthcare professionals.
Communicate information, conclusions and ideas accurately and concisely to specialist and non
specialist audiences in a variety of forms including:
i) Writing skills: Assemble information from published sources, own research findings, and
professional practice into written reports, reviews, journal articles, abstracts and theses to a standard to
meet expectations of peer reviewed publications.
ii) Poster Presentations: Assemble information from published sources, own research findings, and
professional practice into a variety of visual summaries to a standard applicable to Poster Presentations
at National and International Scientific meetings
iii) Oral Presentations: Undertake wider dissemination of information from published sources, own
research and professional practice by oral presentation ensuring clarity of speech and effective use of
evidence, enhanced by suitable use of visual aids.
2. Application of number
Perform accurate and appropriate calculations on data, drawing on an appropriate range of numerical,
graphical and other mathematical techniques. Appropriate statistical test should be utlilised for the
analysis of newly generated data, and conclusions drawn to evaluate hypotheses. Techniques of metaanalysis and graphical presentation of evidence based data should be developed.
3. Information Technology
Use information technology to gather information from electronic databases, electronic journals, and
internet sources. Use appropriate search terms and filters to select appropriate evidence from primary
and secondary sources for evaluation. Demonstrate the ability to routinely use word processing,
spreadsheet and database packages. Develop competence in the exchange of information using email
and the internet. Apply statistical and graphical software packages to analyse and process data and
derive new information, and presentation packages to structure information in a format and style suited
to purpose.
4. Working with others
Work co-operatively with other individuals to plan, allocate tasks, implement processes, analyse and
review in order to achieve an intended outcome. Demonstrate an ethical attitude and approach. Take
responsibility for decision making on behalf of more junior colleagues but still showing an
appreciation of their beliefs and ideas. Show an awareness of key areas of management and supervisory
practice such as operational management, human and financial resources, and quality and planning
issues, and be able to reflect on the success of implementation.
5. Improving own learning and performance
Manage time and organise work effectively, recognising the need to work within personal limitations.
Demonstrate the ability to continue to advance personal understanding of information at the forefront
of knowledge in Pharmacology and through gathering, synthesis, critical appraisal and evaluation of
emerging evidence and reflection on practice. Demonstrate the skills for independent learning and
continuing professional development and the ability to appraise professional practice, manage change
and implement best practice.
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6. Problem solving
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving routine problems. Extrapolate
knowledge and professional experience to decision making in complex and unpredictable situations,
whilst recognising the need to work within personal limitations. Contribute to the development of new
techniques, ideas and approaches in problem solving strategies.
Core Modules
A Core Module is a module in a programme which must be taken and passed and which contributes
directly to the programme outcomes.
Core Option Modules
A Core Option Module is a module within a defined group, from which a stated minimum number of
such modules have to be taken and passed in order to satisfy the programme outcomes.
Elective Modules
An Elective Module is a free choice module within a programme, where the student may select any
module from the University’s portfolio, providing pre-requisite and timetable rules are satisfied. These
modules may comprise more modules of the principal or joint subject, modules from
different/contrasting /cognate subjects, skill-based modules or a University Elective Programme.
University Elective Programmes
As part of you programme you may choose to study a language, information technology or business
studies as part of the University Elective Programme. This programme consists of two modules per
level in one of the three designated elective subjects.
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BSc and BSc Honours Pharmacology and Sandwich Awards
The BSc and BSc (Hons) awards are three-year programme of study based on the programmes
available to students on the full time mode. In addition, for the sandwich award, successful completion
of a year-long industrial training/experience programme between the second and final year of the
normal full time course is required. Students who successfully complete the sandwich year will be
awarded 15 credits although it will not contribute to the degree classification.
Students considering undertaking sandwich training are advised to enrol for this mode of attendance at
the commencement of their course. However, it is possible to indicate an intention to transfer to a
Sandwich programme anytime before the commencement of the third year.
The University accepts no obligation to provide industrial placements for all students who wish to
follow this mode; however, every effort will be made by the Industrial Placements Tutor to assist.
Students who do not obtain industrial placements may continue on the three-year full time mode of
attendance. However, once a student has commenced industrial training reversion to the full time
course will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances.
Before taking up their sandwich placements, students will be given guidance as to the requirements of
the industrial training year and the details of the assessment scheme. They will also be provided with a
sandwich guide similar to the module guide used for University - based modules.
During the Industrial training period students will be visited at least twice by a Visiting Tutor. The
visiting Tutor will make a report after each visit and will also provide an ongoing link between the
student and the University. Thus the training period will be monitored and supervised by appropriate
personnel from both the training establishment and the University. Each Student's performance on the
training programme and the written report(s) will be assessed. This assessment must be passed for the
award of a BSc or BSc with Honours via the Sandwich route.
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Your Pathway Team
The guidance that you are offered comes from members of the pathway team.
The Pathway Manager is Dr Colin Brown
A Personal tutor will also be assigned to you when you join us in the first year. This tutor will be
remain with you until graduation. This tutor will normally be a member of the Pathway Team.
The pathway team consists of:
Prof Kelvin Chan (Professor of Pharmacy & Pharmacology and Head of Pharmacy)
Prof Ray Fizpatrick (Professor of Pharmacy Practice)
Prof Mike Brown (Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology)
Dr Edward John Mole (Pharmacy Subject Group Leader)
Dr John Howl (Reader in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Science)
Dr Iain Coleman (Principal Lecturer in Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science)
Dr Colin Brown (Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology and Pathway Manager)
Dr Steve Anderson (Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology)
Dr Chris Perry (Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
Dr Peter Swindells (Senior Lecturer in Physicochemical Science & Analytical Chemistry)
Mr Adam Watts (Demonstrator in Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences)
Dr Paul Rutter (Principal Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice)
Mr Alan Hindle (Lead Teacher Practitioner)
Dr Claire Martin (Lecturer in Pharmaceutics)
Miss Naz Khideja (Teacher practitioner Community Pharmacy)
Miss Janine Hawthorne (Principal Technician)
Miss Baljit Mattu (Senior Technician/Demonstrator)
Mr Ian Martin (Demonstrator)
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HOW THE PATHWAYS ARE MANAGED
The Pharmacy Management Team oversees the operation and development of the MPharm and related
awards and consists of the Pathway Team and:
Ex- officio members
Dr A Bridges
Phil Jefferies
Richard Homfray
Associate Dean for Academic Development
Technical Manager
IT Manager
External Advisory Board
Mr. Ron Baines
Mr. Peter Cooke
Ms. Fiona Sneddon
Vanessa Ursell
Interface pharmacist -Walsall Manor Hospital
Deputy director -Royal Wolverhampton Hospital
Assistant director - Royal Wolverhampton Hospital
Lloyds Pharmacy
The Pharmacy Management team usually meets on a monthly basis.
Student input into the running of the course normally takes place through the Subject/Award
Monitoring Committee, the membership of which is reviewed annually and includes both academic
staff and student representatives. Representatives from the student body can attend the Subject/Award
Monitoring Committee and these are in addition to the staff/student liaison committee meetings.
See page 36 for problem solving and points of contact with academic staff.
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Terms of Reference
The Subject/Award Monitoring Committee meets at least once per semester to approve the annual
report and review the progress of all aspects of the courses. Minutes of Award Committee meetings are
held by the School Administrator (Room MA104) and are open to inspection by any student on the
course. Student elected members will also have copies of minutes covering the meetings during their
period of office.
Staff/Student Liaison Committee
The pathway team undertakes the day to day administration and the team holds at least 2 meetings per
year with student representatives. Elections of student representatives are organised early in the
academic year and you should ensure that you know your currently elected representative. Student
representatives raise issues for discussion at the Committee and other students should inform their
representative about items they want included. The aim of these meetings is to identify both good
practice and problems. We attempt to resolve the problems by deciding on what action to take and the
outcomes are reported in the notes of the meeting which are posted on notice boards. We can only help
you with your problems if we know they exist. Use your representatives
These committees are the main avenue for you to influence the operation and development of the
courses and you are therefore encouraged to participate as much as possible, either directly as a student
elected member, or indirectly via your elected member.
If you have an academic or personal problem let us know as soon as possible. Your personal tutor has a
vital role as they are familiar with the structure and regulations of the award and will advise you. If in
doubt do not hesitate to consult your tutor, the pathway manager or the pharmacy subject group leader.
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Directory of Full-time Pharmacy Teaching Staff 2006-2007
Prof Kelvin CHAN
Room No. MG112 Tel: 01902 321165
Group Role
:
Professor of Pharmacy & Pharmacology (Head of Pharmacy)
Subject Specialism
:
Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine
Research Expertise
:
Drug analysis, disposition and interactions. Toxicology of natural
products
Prof Ray Fitzpatrick
Room No. MG111 Tel: 01902 321139
Group Role
:
Clinical Director Pharmacy (Royal Wolverhampton Hospital)
Research Expertise
:
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Prof Mike Brown
Room No. TBA Tel: TBA
Group Role
:
Director of Research in Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Research Expertise
:
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Dr E. J. MOLE
:
Room No. MA124d Tel: 01902 322126
Group Role
:
Pharmacy Subject Group Leader
Subject Specialism
:
Biochemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Research Expertise
:
Peptide Research
Dr Iain COLEMAN
Room No. MG111 Tel: 01902 321139
Group Role
Principal Lecturer in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Science and
:
Teaching
and Learning.
Subject Specialism
:
Human Physiology/Pharmacology
Research Expertise
:
Teaching and Learning
Dr John HOWL
Room No. MG002 Tel: 01902 321131
Group Role
:
Reader in Peptide Pharmacology
Subject Specialism
:
Cell/peptide interactions
Research Expertise
:
Cell penetrating peptides
Dr Colin A. BROWN:
Room No. MG001 Tel: 01902 323502
Group Role
:
Pharmaceutical Science & Pharmacology Pathway Manager
Subject Specialism
:
Receptor Pharmacology.
Research Expertise
:
Pharmacology of Purinergic Receptors
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Dr Steven ANDERSON
Room No. MG004
Tel: 01902 321127
Group Role
:
Senior Lecturer in pharmacology
Subject Specialism
:
Pharmacology & physiology
Research Expertise
:
Pharmacology & cardiovascular research
Dr Chris J. PERRY :
Room No. MG005 Tel: 01902 322152
Group Role
:
School and Colleges Liaison
Subject Specialism
:
Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Research Expertise
:
Structure/activity relationships. Cytotoxic heterocycles
Dr Peter SWINDELLS
Room No. MG005
Group Role
:
Senior Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry
Subject Specialism
:
Physico-chemical principles relating to pharmacy
Research Expertise
:
Potentiometric assays
Dr Paul RUTTER
Tel: 01902 322149
Room No. MA122a Tel: 01902 322173
Group Role
:
Principal Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice
Subject Specialism
:
Pharmacy Practice
Research Expertise
:
Patient Self Care and Competency-Based Assessment
Mr Alan HINDLE
Room No. MA122a Tel: 01902 322134
Group Role
:
Lead Teacher Practitioner
Subject Specialism
:
Clinical Pharmacy
Research Expertise
:
Pharmacy Practice
Dr Claire MARTIN
Room No. MA139
Tel: 01902 322151
Group Role
:
Lecturer in Pharmaceutics
Subject Specialism
:
Pharmaceutics & novel methods of drug delivery
Research Expertise
:
Novel methods of drug delivery
Miss Naz Khideja
:
Room MA122a
Group Role
:
Teacher Practitioner Community/PCT Pharmacy
Tel: TBA
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Subject Specialism
:
Community Pharmacy
Research expertise
:
Community Pharmacy
Mr Adam WATTS
Room No. MA118
Tel: 01902 321126
Group Role
:
Demonstrator for Pharmacy Related Subjects
Subject Specialism
:
Pharmacology/Physiology
Research Expertise
:
Teaching and Learning
Mr Ian Martin
:
Room TBA
Group Role
:
Demonstrator – Pharmaceutics and Analytical Science
Subject Specialism
:
Pharmaceutics and Analytical Science
Research expertise
:
TBA
Tel: TBA
Miss Janine Hawthorne
:
Room TBA
Tel: TBA
Group Role
:
Principal Pharmacy Practice Technician
Subject Specialism
:
Aseptic Practice (Preparation of chemotherapy, monoclonal
antibodies, quality control and dispensing inpatient, outpatient and take
home medication)
Research expertise
:
TBA
Miss Baljit Mattu
:
Room TBA
Group Role
:
Senior Pharmacy Practice Technician/Demonstrator
Subject Specialism
:
Dispensing Practice
Research expertise
:
TBA
Tel: TBA
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Pharmacology Specialist Pathway D/BC/1
Level 1 Core Modules
Module Code
PY1003
BM1119
BM1006
BM1008
BM1005
Module name
Molecular Basis of Disease
Human Physiology
Human Form Human Function
Human Health Disease Prevention and Treatment
Professional Studies in Health Science
Semester
year
2
1
2
1
Credits
30
15
15
15
15
Semester
2
1
Credits
15
15
Module name
Semester
Credits
Integrated Clinical Science for Pharmacists
Integrated Physiology and Metabolism
Practical Physiology
Practical Pharmacology
Year-long
Year-long
1
2
30
30
15
15
Suggested Elective Modules: Choose from
Module Code
PY1005
BC1000
Level 2
Module name
Infection and Immunity for Pharmacy
Chemistry for Biosciences
Core Modules
Module
Code
PY2005
BM2023
BM2037
BM2039
Suggested Elective Modules: Choose from
Module Code
BC2001
Module name
Proteins
Semester
1
Credits
15
BM2013
Immunology
2
15
Module name
Semester
Credits
Clinical Pharmacology for Pharmacy
Honours Project
Molecular Pharmacology
Advanced Topics in Healthcare Science
Year-long
Year-long
1
2
30
30
15
15
Semester
1
1
2
Credits
15
15
15
Level 3 Core Modules
Module
Code
PY3004
BM3039
BM3020
BM3019
Suggested Elective Modules
Module Code
BM3026
BM3302
BM3024
Module name
Evidence Based Practice
Human Sensory and Motor Mechanisms
Musculoskeletal Physiology
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Combined Pathways
There is one combined pathway in pharmacology. This pathway has the same generic aims as other
Pharmacology programmes. In addition, the pathway aims to :
 produce joint award graduates who have a broad-based education to which the science that
underpins the disciplines associated with pharmacology makes a contribution.
 inculcate an awareness of the contributions of pharmacology to improvements in the wider context
of society;
 provide a sound educational foundation on which the joint award graduate can build, by further
study, at any stage of their future career.
In the pharmacology Combined Pathway you must study 45 credits of core or core option modules
from the biochemistry subject area and in addition at least 45 credits from your other subject area. The
two elective modules may be chosen from appropriate pharmacology modules (see suggestions below),
your joint subject area or from other subject areas provided that you have the relevant prerequisite
modules and the timetable allows you to incorporate these modules in your programme. Alternatively
you may choose to study modules from the University elective programme (Languages, Information
Technology, Business Studies).
Pharmacology Honours Project for Combined/Joint Awards Students
The level 3 elective choice includes a research project in pharmacology. The prerequisites for this
module stipulate the study of 30 credits of physiology/pharmacology practical modules. Therefore, if
you wish to undertake an honours project in pharmacology, you must register for and study 75 credits
of pharmacology modules at level 2, including 30 credits of practical modules. Alternatively you may
choose an Honours project module (30 credits) from your other joint subject.
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Joint Pathway - Pharmacology
Pathway name: Pharmacology
Pathway type
UG JOINT
Pathway Code
DJ/PM
Level: 1
CORE
BM1005
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN HEALTHCARE SCIENCE
15 credits:
SEM1
BM1006
HUMAN FORM - HUMAN FUNCTION
15 credits:
SEM1
BM1008
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE - PREVENTION AND
15 credits:
SEM2
TREATMENT
Level:
2
CORE
PY2005
BM2039
Level:
INTEGRATED CLINICAL SCIENCE FOR PHARMACISTS
PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICAL SHELL D
30 Credits
Year Long
15 credits:
SEM2
3
CORE
PY3004
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY for PHARMACY
15 credits:
Year Long
BM3020
MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY
15 credits:
SEM1
BM3026
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
15 credits:
SEM1
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List of Modules
Level One Modules
PY1005
Infection and Immunity For pharmacists
BM1005
Professional Studies in Healthcare Science
BM1006
Human Form – Human Function
PY1003
Molecular Basis of Disease
BM1008
Human Health, Disease, Prevention and Treatment
BM1119
Human Physiology
AB1101
Introductory Microbiology
PY1002
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Level Two Theory Modules
PY2005
Integrated Clinical Science for Pharmacists
BM2023
Integrated Physiology and Metabolism
BC2001
Proteins
BM2013
Immunology
Level Two Practical Modules
BM2037
Physiology Practical Shell C
BM2226
Physiology Practical A
BM2227
Physiology Practical B
BM2038
Physiology Practical C
BM2039
Pharmacology Practical Shell D
BM2003
Pharmacology Practical A
BM2004
Pharmacology Practical B
BM2040
Pharmacology Practical C
Level Three Theory Modules
PY3004
Clinical Pharmacology for Pharmacy
BM3019
Advanced Topics in Healthcare Science
BM3020
Molecular Pharmacology
BM3022
Biomedical Ethics
BM3024
Musculoskeletal Physiology
BM3025
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
BM3026
Evidence Based Practice
BM3302
Human Sensory and Motor Mechanisms
BM3039
Honours Project
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Module Descriptions
Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the Module Descriptions that follow,
particularly with respect to the mode of assessment.
The definitive statement of the assessment criteria for a module is that given in the detailed current
module guide.
For BM, BC or AB coded modules please see descriptions in the Biomedical Science, Biochemistry or
Applied Biology Pathway Guides respectively.
Please see your tutor if you are unsure of which Pathway Guide to consult for non-PY coded modules.
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Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisites
PY1005
INFECTION AND IMMUNITY FOR PHARMACY
Dr S A Perera
1
Credit value 15
Normally BM1007
Brief Description
The module aims to introduce students to the principles of immunology and
infection emphazing the clinical significance of the basic concepts. The practical exercises aim to familiarise
students with some basic laboratory methods in immunology and microbiology and further highlight the underlying
theoretical principles.
Range Statement
Lymphatic system, primary and secondary lymphoid organs, cells of the innate and acquired immune systems.
Phagocytosis, complement, inflammation, specificity, diversity, memory, self- and non self-recognition, clonal selection
theory, tolerance.
Immunoglobulin structure, antibody classes and biological functions. Primary and secondary responses.Organisation of
immunoglobulin genes and generation of diversity, monoclonal antibody and related current technologies
T cell functions, antigen processing, and presentation, MHC. - Immune responses to viral and bacterial infections, evasion
mechanisms, vaccines.
Classification of medically important pathogenic microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa. Main structural &
functional features of medically important microorganisms. Principal identification features of microbial pathogens.
Nature of infectious disease: entry mechanisms, transmission, pathogenesis of common respiratory, gastrointestinal, CNS,
cardiovascular & urinogeninal pathogens.
Routine techniques: aseptic methods, staining, ELISA, bacterial culture and identification.
Assessment Régime
MCQ tests 1 (25%) and 2 (25%) –
Practical exercises 1 and 2 (25% each) –
weeks 7 and 12
weeks 5 and 8
Component 1
Component 2
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 1 / Mon pm
City Campus
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisites
BM1005
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN HEALTHCARE SCIENCE
Mr A S Watts
1
Credit value 15
None
Brief Description
The module aims to Introduce, reinforce and expand the study and key skills necessary for the
successful study of disciplines in healthcare science.
Range Statement
Professional issues (Governing Bodies, Law, Accreditation, Training requirements, State Registration, Rules and
Regulations). Use of computer word-processing packages (Basic skills plus document and poster design, Data Tables,
formatting, graphics importation, use of headers and footers, file management, footnotes, use of electronic mail). Develop
study skills (note taking, essay writing, scientific/medical terms, letter writing, CV production, write practical reports). Small
group discussion skills. One to one communication skills. Methods of information retrieval (literature searching, using the
Learning Centre, On Line Resources, Use of Medline). Use computer packages to obtain means, standard deviations,
Confidence intervals. Use paired and unpaired t-tests, Wilcoxon Tests, Mann Whitney U Tests. Present data graphically
(Frequency histograms, scatter plots, line graphs, line of best fit, bar charts, pie charts). WOLF systems.
Assessment Régime
Component 1:
Completion of a Professional Requirements Portfolio. 100%
Week 13
Students will search for information on the internet and request information by letter from the relevant governing body.
They will present academic and training requirements in text format with tabular and graphical information imported to
their text file. Students will analyse statistical data provided to them on professional recruitment locally and nationally.
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 1 / Mon am
Block release WK4, Thurs pm Wks 10,11,19,27,35
City Campus
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Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisites
BM1006
HUMAN FORM- HUMAN FUNCTION
Dr P Griffiths
1
Credit value 15
None
Brief Description
The module aims to introduce the inter-relationship of human form to human function
and indicate the alterations that occur in form and function throughout the human life cycle.
Range Statement
Human Morphology
Shape: Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph. Factors that influence human shape.
Outer Layer: Components and functions of skin, hair, nails and glands.
Inner Layer and Support: Morphology and function of bones, joints and muscles.
Maintenance Engines: Structure and function of heart, lungs, and kidney.
Fuel Supply Lines: The gut and related organs.
Lines of Communication:
Internal: Structure and function of blood, lymph, nerves and endocrine system.
External: Touch, sound, sight, smell and taste.
From the cradle to the grave: changes in form and function throughout the human life cycle.
Assessment Régime
Component 1 Task 1 1500 word structured writing exercise (case driven).
100 %.
Week 12/13
A theoretical case study will be provided and the student will be asked to comment on how form affects function with
particular reference to changes in form in the newborn or the elderly.
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 1 ./ Tues am or Thurs am
City Campus
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisites
BM1008
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE - PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
Dr Petula Nurse
1
Credit Value 15
None
Brief Description
The module aims to introduce the concept of a continuum between health and disease and
indicate the factors that are important in the aetiology of disease, its prevention and treatment.
Range Statement
Definitions of health and disease.
Measures of health and health statistics for individuals and populations.
Disease as an extreme of malfunction categorised as:
Infectious disease, with named examples.
Disease as a consequence of lifestyle and environment, with named examples.
Disease by deterioration, with named examples.
Diseases of biochemical origin, with named examples.
Disease as a consequence of trauma, with named examples.
Prevention: responsibility for (individual healthcare practitioners, government). Mechanisms and strategies of prevention.
Treatment strategies: Pharmaceutical, Holistic, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology,
Acupuncture, Diet and Lifestyle modification.
Assessment Régime
Component 1: Task 1
Portfolio of mini-posters (each to have a word limit of 100 words excluding references and a limit of 5 diagrams). Each
poster will address a disease type taken from the five categories listed in the range statement. Portfolio to be completed by
week 12 of the module.
The portfolio comprises 100% of the module mark.
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 2 / Tues pm
City Campus
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Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisites
BM1119
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Dr.P.Barrow
1
Credit Value 15
Normally BM1006 Human Form- Human Function
Brief Description
The module aims to provide a basic knowledge and understanding of human physiology, and
give experience of laboratory techniques in human physiology.
Range Statement
Homeostasis: Fluid compartments, the internal environment, feedback control mechanisms. Cell Physiology: Concentration
gradients, diffusion, osmosis, tonicity, membrane transport, synthesis and importance of ATP. Function and control of the
endocrine system: Homeostatic mechanisms, regulation and control, positive and negative feedback, endocrine control of
gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, physiology of reproduction. The nervous system: Basic structure of the CNS, basic
function by region, basic structure and function of the ANS. Cardiac physiology: The normal ECG, Einthoven’s triangle,
three lead electrocardiography
Assessment Régime
Component 1:
Task 1: Phase test 1
Task 2: Phase test 2
(week 5)
(exam week)
40%
60%
Component 2:
(weeks 4, 5, 6)
Pass/Fail,
Practical reports (practicals 2, 3, 4)
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 2 / Fri am
Block release wks 44, 53
City Campus
Module Code:
Module Title:
Module Leader:
Level:
Credit Value:
Pre-requisites:
Semester of Study:
Timetable Slot:
Location:
PY1003
Molecular Basis of Disease
Dr D Fincham
One
30
None
One & Two
Theory Tue pm (Sem 1 & 2), Practical Tue am or Tue eve (Sem 2)
Main City Campus
Brief Guide to Module Content
This module introduces the student to molecular and cellular biology and genetics, with reference to major scientific
milestones in biology and medicine. Examples of cellular dysfunction using patient (historical and contemporary) case
studies reinforce the relationship between cell and molecular structure and function to the development of the disease state.
Assessment Regime
Phase test and End test
Practicals
2 x 25%
50%
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Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM2013
Immunology
Dr Geoff Frampton
2
Credit Value 15
Infection and Immunity
None
Brief Description
The module aims to develop an appreciation of the major concepts of immunology and explore
the cellular and molecular basis of the normal immune response.
Range Statement
Organisation of primary and secondary lymphoid organs, cells of the immune system, surface receptor molecules, and
immunoglobulin supergene family.
B and T cell ontogeny, B and T cell receptor genes, gene rearrangements, somatic hypermutation, affinity maturation, class
switching.
Cells of the immune system, phagocytosis, inflammation, complement activation, cytokine functions.
B cell receptors, immunoglobulin, T cell receptor, MHC, antigen processing and presentation, receptor-ligand binding,
signal transduction, B and T cell activation.
Immunological memory, self- and non-self discrimination, thymic selection, self-restriction and self-tolerance.
Helper T cell subsets, lymphokine production and function, cytotoxic killing, regulatory mechanisms.
Assessment Régime
Component 1
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
MCQ (25%)
Short answer exam (25%)
Two 45 min essays (50%)
45min
45min
1hr 30min
Week 8
Week 10
Week 13
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 1 / Fri pm
City Campus
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM2023
Integrated Physiology and Metabolism
Dr Gillian L Condé
2
Credit Value 15
Human Form-Human Function
None
Brief Description
The module aims to provide knowledge and comprehension of the basic principles underlying human physiology and
metabolism .
Range Statement
Cellular Physiology and Metabolism: generation of ATP by glycolysis and the citric acid/Krebs cycle; electron transfer
processes in the mitochondria;
Physiological transport systems and channels, receptors.
Nernst equation, Donnan Equilibrium, osmosis
Nerves, hormones and neurotransmission, EPSPs, IPSPs. Neuromuscular junction.
Muscle physiology and Metabolism: glucose, glycogen and phosphocreatine as energy sources; skeletal, smooth and cardiac
muscle.
Cardiovascular physiology – control reflexes, local, endocrine and neural control, vessel diameter and auto-regulation
Respiratory physiology – gas exchange, perfusion and control.
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Endocrine physiology, hypothalamo-pituitary axis, hierarchy of endocrine function, control of metabolic rate, endocrine
control of metabolism.
Renal physiology – filtration, tubular physiology, contribution to acid base balance, electrolyte balance.
Gastrointestinal physiology – absorption and digestion of nutrients, role of the liver in intermediary metabolism,
gluconeogenesis, carbohydrate metabolism, protein metabolism, lipid metabolism, role of metals as co-factors in metabolic
processes, endocrine and neural control of gastrointestinal function.
Assessment Régime
Component 1.
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Phase Test
Phase Test
Phase Test
25%
25%
25%
Week 8
Week 16
Week 24
Component 2.
Task 4 Preparatory activity session for seen integrated physiology and metabolism examination: (compulsory attendance:
P/F): week 18.
Component 3.
Task 5 Seen integrated physiology and metabolism examination (25%): Exam week
Timetable slot
Location
YEAR / Thurs pm
City Campus
Module Code:
Module Title:
Module Leader:
Level:
Credit Value:
Pre-requisites:
Semester of Study:
Timetable Slot:
Location:
PY2005
Integrated Clinical Science for Pharmacists
Dr C Brown
Two
30
Molecular Basis of Disease & Therapeutics
Human Physiology
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
Year Long
Mon am
Main City Campus
Brief Guide to Module Content
The module aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the principles of pharmacology and modes of
intervention in current therapeutic practice. Another aim is to provide an introduction to the pharmacological basis of
therapeutics by indicating the evidence for, and basis of, drug choice in therapeutic intervention.
Assessment Regime
Component 1 Phase test 1
Component 2 Tripse 1 Tri-partite problem solving exercise
Component 3 Practical (Pharmacy students)
OR Tripse 2 Tri-partite problem solving exercise nonPharmacy students
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30%
30%
40%
40%
BM2037
Physiology Practical Shell C
This Practical Shell comprises the following 5 credit units.
This Shell will be offered in Semester One on Friday mornings.
Please ensure that you register for the three individual 5 credit practical units rather than for the
Shell.
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM2226
Physiology Practical A
Dr Paul Barrow
2
Credit Value 5
BM1119 Human Physiology or BM1006 Human Form-Human Function
None
Brief Description
The module aims to:
Introduce the principles of hypothesis generation and the design of scientific experiments to test those hypotheses. Provide
experience of experimentation, data recording and analysis, and the construction of a scientific report.
Range Statement
This module will introduce the student to all aspects of the scientific investigation process. Students will be required to
generate hypotheses, design experiments to test those hypotheses, analyse data in an appropriate manner, to apply an
appropriate statistical test to their data and relate the outcome to their original hypotheses. Finally, students will be required
to discuss their findings in the context of relevant basic physiological principles and mechanisms.
Practicals will focus on basic homeostatic mechanisms such as ventilation, fluid balance and metabolic rate.
1) Formulate hypotheses based upon a physiological principle.
2) Design an experiment which will provide appropriate and sufficient quantitative data to test the hypotheses.
3) Analyse data and apply an appropriate statistical test.
4) Interpret results of a statistical test and apply this to the original hypothesis.
5) Produce a report detailing the above points and relevance to basic physiological principles.
Assessment Régime
Component 1:
Task 1
Laboratory practical report
Task 2
Laboratory practical report
Timetable slot
Location
50%
Week 3
50%
Week 5
Sem 1 / Fri am
City Campus
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Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM2227
Physiology Practical B
Dr P Barrow
2
Credit Value 5
BM1119 Human Physiology or BM1006 Human Form-Human Function
None
Brief Description
The module aims to:
Introduce the principles of hypothesis generation and the design of scientific experiments to test those hypotheses. Provide
experience of experimentation, data recording and analysis, and the construction of a scientific report.
Range Statement
T his module will introduce the student to all aspects of the scientific investigation process. Students will be required to
generate hypotheses, design experiments to test those hypotheses, analyse data in an appropriate manner, to apply an
appropriate statistical test to their data and relate the outcome to their original hypotheses. Finally, students will be required
to discuss their findings in the context of relevant basic physiological principles and mechanisms.
Practicals will focus on topics in exercise physiology.
Formulate hypotheses based upon a physiological principle.
Design an experiment which will provide appropriate and sufficient quantitative data to test the hypotheses.
Analyse data and apply an appropriate statistical test.
Interpret results of a statistical test and apply this to the original hypothesis.
Produce a report detailing the above points and relevance to basic physiological principles.
Assessment Régime
Component 1:
Task 1 Laboratory practical report
Task 2 Laboratory practical report
50%
50%
Week 3
Week 5
Timetable slot
Location
Sem 1 / Fri am
City Campus
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM2038
Physiology Practical C
Dr P Barrow
2
Credit Value 5
BM1119 Human Physiology or BM1006 Human Form-Human Function
None
Brief Description
The module aims to:
Introduce the principles of hypothesis generation and the design of scientific experiments to test those hypotheses. Provide
experience of experimentation, data recording and analysis, and the construction of a scientific report.
Range Statement
This module will introduce the student to all aspects of the scientific investigation process. Students will be required to
generate hypotheses, design experiments to test those hypotheses, analyse data in an appropriate manner, to apply an
appropriate statistical test to their data and relate the outcome to their original hypotheses. Finally, students will be required
to discuss their findings in the context of relevant basic physiological principles and mechanisms.
Practicals will focus on sensory physiology and control mechanisms.
Assessment Régime
Component 1:
Task 1 Laboratory practical report
Task 2 Laboratory practical report
Timetable slot
Location
50%
50%
Sem 1 / Fri am
City Campus
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Week 3
Week 5
BM2039
Pharmacology Practical Shell D
The Practical Shell comprises the following three 5 credit units.
This Shell will be offered in Semester Two on Wednesday mornings.
Please ensure that you register for the three individual 5-credit practical units rather than for the Shell.
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM2003
Pharmacology Practical A
Dr C A Brown
2
Credit Value 5
BM1006 Human Form-Human Function
None
Brief Description
The module aims to:
Introduce practical aspects of biochemical pharmacology; to examine the influence of drugs on selected biochemical
systems, and the impact of a drugs properties on absorption, distribution and metabolism.
Range Statement
Determination of the effect of binding of drugs to plasma proteins, calculation of binding of selected agents in the absence
or presence of competing agents.
Investigation of the role of mixed function oxidases on phase I drug metabolism. Modelling of pharmacokinetic process.
Investigation of the effect of inhibitors on acetylcholinesterase activity, calculation of the inhibitor constant for selected
anticholinesterases.
Assessment Régime
Component 1
Task 1
Task 2
Practical report
1 hour structured answer test
Timetable slot
Location
Sem 2 / Wed am
City Campus
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM2004
Pharmacology Practical B
Dr C A Brown
2
Credit Value 5
BM1006 Human Form – Human Function
None
40%
60%
Week 4 of module
Final week of module
Brief Description
The module aims to:
To provide experience of practical aspects of in vitro pharmacology by investigation of the effects of drugs in a selected
isolated tissue preparation.
Range Statement
Use of the isolated porcine bladder preparation to investigate the effects of agonists, antagonists, enzymes and enzyme
inhibitors.
Presentation of experimental data in the form of log dose - response curves, determination of EC50, and relative efficacy.
pA2 analysis of antagonist potency
Assessment Régime
Component 1
Task 1
Practical report
Task 2
1 hour short answer test
Timetable slot
Location
40%
60%
Sem 2 / Wed am
City Campus
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Week 4 of module
Final week of module
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM2040
Pharmacology Practical C
Dr C A Brown
2
Credit Value 5
BM1006 Human Form – Human Function
None
Brief Description
The module aims to:
Provide experience of experimental techniques used to quantify ligand-receptor binding, and selected intracellular events
mediated by receptor activation.
Range Statement
Measurement of binding of [3H] idazoxan to rat liver membranes and the extent of displacement mediated by other
imidazoline compounds.
Measurement of inositol polyphosphate turnover mediated by purinergic agents in cultured vascular endothelial cells.
Quantification of agonist mediated conversion of [3H] arginine to [3H] citrulline as an index of nitric oxide production.
Assessment Régime
Component 1
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Assessment of safe handling and working practice with radioisotopes
Pass/Fail
Week 1
Practical report
40% overall
Week 4
1 hour test
60% overall
Final week of module
Timetable slot
Location
Sem 2 / Wed am
City Campus
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
PY3004
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY for PHARMACY
Prof K Chan
3
Credit Value 30
Integrated Clinical Science
None
Brief Description
This module provides an understanding of the principles of drug design and development
to achieve a therapeutic effect with minimal adverse reaction. To establish an appreciation of the principles that underlie the
process of introduction of a drug into the clinical situation.
Range Statement
Drug development and design. Structural and physicochemical concepts. Receptor and
technological basis of design. Target selection and Lead identification. Toxicological, genetic, acute/chronic, reproductive
evaluation. Natural product sources. Clinical evaluation of new therapeutic agents. Clinical and therapeutic trials. Efficacy.
Bioavailability. Adverse drug reactions. Reporting procedures. Pharmacokinetics. Dose adjustment. Drug Interactions.
Polypharmacy. Pharmacogenetics. Variability in drug response. Pharmacoepidemiology. Ethical issues in trial design.
Therapeutic drug monitoring. Quality control. Drug interference with clinical tests. Therapeutics at the extremes of age. Drug
effects on mother and fetus.
Assessment Régime
Timetable slot
Location
Component 1:
Task 1:
Task 2:
Component 2:
Task 3:
Protocol Generation
Group Oral Presentation
30%
20%
Week 6
Week 10
Open Examination
50%
Examination Week
Year Long/Mon pm
City Campus
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Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM3019
ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTHCARE SCIENCE
Dr John Howl
3
Credit Value 15
Appropriate Biomedical Science Level 2 modules
None
Brief Description
The module aims to:
Enable students to appreciate the basic principles and research strategies that underpin advanced topics in health care
sciences. Particular emphasis is placed upon current and developing research themes that have and/or will contribute to health
care provision.
Range Statement
Scientific principles of health care sciences that include:
biomedical sciences, genetics, health and disease, nutrition,
oncology, immunology, pharmacology and physiology
Research methodologies and technologies
Data interpretation
Assessment Régime
Component 1
Keynote Lecture Presentation at a “research seminar”. Students will be assessed individually.
Task 1
Prepare Abstract
10%
Week 12
Task 2
Present research seminar topic
and take part in discussion 90%
Week 12/13
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 2
Fri pm ( Phys / Pharm/ Genet/Nutrit)
Mon ev (CBc/ Haem/C Path/Micro)
City Campus
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
BM3020
MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY
Dr Colin Brown
3
Credit Value 15
Fundamentals of Pharmacology and Therapeutic Pharmacology
None
Brief Description
The module aims to:Provide a review of the pharmacological principles of drug therapy. Particular emphasis is
placed upon the molecular details of drug action and recent developments in pharmacological intervention.
Range Statement
Receptor theory
Molecular mechanisms of drug action
Enzymes, channels and transporters as drug targets
Structural analysis and drug design
Human genome sequences and proteomics
Cell signalling mechanisms
Pharmacodynamic principles
Assessment Régime
Component 1
Task 1 Phase test
Task 2 Phase test
Task 3 Phase test
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 1 / Mon pm
City Campus
100%
week 6
week 9
week 12
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Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
BM3024
MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOLOGY
Dr Ruth Shiner
3
Credit Value 15
BM1005 Human Form – Human Function
BM1119 Human Physiology
BM2023 Integrated Physiology and Metabolism or BM2000 Physiology for Healthcare
Practitioners
None
Brief Description
The module aims to:
Develop an understanding of the influence of exercise on the health of the musculoskeletal system and its associated
pathophysiology.
Range Statement
Physiological adaptations of skeletal muscle to strength and endurance training and the perceived benefits to the lifestyle of
an individual.
Factors which govern muscle fatigue and how they are influenced by training
Development of muscles and the associated problems. Muscle damage, atrophy, pain mechanisms and repair processes.
Muscle diseases. Therapies affecting muscle control, anticonvulsants. Diagnostic techniques.
Osteoporosis, fractures, and soft tissue injuries: their associated physiological and biomechanical problems and the
physiological mechanisms underlying the therapy applied.
Exercise benefits associated with the musculoskeletal system for different populations, assessment
Assessment Régime
Component 1
Task 1
A literature review showing an appreciation of a specified
aspect of physiology pertaining to the musculoskeletal
system of the normal individual
60%
Week 9
Component 2
Task 2:
A part peer assessed group oral presentation recalling the
underlying pathophysiology and treatment of a particular
problem associated with the musculoskeltal system
40%
Week 12
(50% of these marks to come from peer assessment,
50% from staff assessment of presentation)
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 2 / Tues pm
City Campus
Module Code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisite
BM3025
CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY
Dr Ruth Shiner
3
Credit Value 15
BM1005 Human Form – Human Function
BM1119 Human Physiology
BM2023 Integrated Physiology and Metabolism or BM2000 Physiology for Healthcare
Practitioners
None
Co-requisite
Brief Description
The module aims to:
Develop an understanding of the function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and identify the physiological
mechanisms behind their responses to induced stimuli. The pathophysiology associated with these systems will also be
identified and mechanisms associated with their treatment investigated.
Range Statement
Relationship between the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. Ventilation perfusion ratios and inequalities. Role
of the renal system in relation to blood volume regulation, and acid base balance.
Generation of electrical potentials in the heart, electrocardiography and associated arrhythmic disorders
Cardiovascular and respiratory centres in the brain, their interactions and the regulatory controls initiated by these centres.
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Receptors associated with these control mechanisms, their transduction mechanisms and the reflexes initiated:
Baroreceptors, Central and Peripheral Chemoreceptors, Atrial Stretch receptors, Lung stretch receptors, Joint
mechanoreceptors, Muscle receptors. Central command. Systemic hypoxia. Haemorrhage.
Neural, endocrine and local control of blood vessels; control of blood flow through the different organ systems of the body.
Response of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to exercise, training, sleep, high altitude, extremes of temperature,
cold water immersion, diving, aviation and space.
Pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory systems, diagnosis, influence of physical activity, treatments and
rehabilitation: restrictive and obstructive lung diseases, asthma, chronic hypoxia, hypertension, atherosclerosis,
hyperlipidaemia, angina, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, pharmacological influencesantidepressants, diuretics.
Angiogenesis: processes involved in blood vessel growth, growth factors, healthy and diseased states, and cardiac pacing.
Effect of ageing on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Assessment Régime
Two class based data interpretation exercises (each of 2 hours duration)
Component 1
Task 1:
Component 2
Task 2:
Data Interpretation I- The regulatory mechanisms associated with cardiovascular,
respiratory and renal systems in the healthy individual –
Week 6, 50%
Data Interpretation II- The diagnosis, underlying pathophysiology and subsequent treatment of clinical
abnormalities of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems and the problems associated with
ageingWeek 12, 50%
Timetable slot
Location
SEM 1 / Tues pm
City Campus
Module code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
BM3026
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
Dr I P L Coleman
3
Credit Value 15
BM1005 and BM2023/BM2024
None
Brief Description
The module aims to provide an understanding of issues surrounding quality control, audit and assurance in healthcare
science. And to demonstrate how evidence from research leads to change in practice
Range Statement
General principles of audit control, changing practice in light of research, analytical methods fit for purpose, cost
effectiveness of practice. Risk assessment
Principals of epidemiological study, study design and statistical analysis, population sampling.
The role of evidence based practice within discipline specific areas of biomedical sciences.
Assessment Régime
Component 1
Task 1:
Component 2
Task 2:
Timetable slot
Location
Essay
40%
Week 5
Case study
60%
Week 12
SEM 1 / Fri am
City Campus
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Module code
Title
Module Leader
Level
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
BM3302
HUMAN SENSORY & MOTOR MECHANISMS
Dr G Condé
3
Credit Value 15
Human Form - Human Function or PS1104 Biological Psychology or
Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
None
Brief Description
This module Introduces the concept of inter-relationships between structure and function within
the nervous system and indicate the consequences of these relationships on human behaviour
Range Statement
Brain anatomy: the palaeocortex, neocortex, hypothalamus and cerebellum.
Language, learning and memory. The eye and visual pathways.Chemoreception, the ear and hearing, somatosensory
receptors and proprioceptorsTechniques of studying the human nervous system, neurotransmitters and their effects on
behaviour.Rhythmic behaviour including sleep, reward and addiction, brain dysfunction
Assessment Régime
Timetable slot
Location
Component 1.
Task 1: 3000 word extended essay
(based on a neurological /motor disorder)
Component 2.
Task 2:
Phase tests
Task 3:
End Test
SEM 1 / Mon am
City Campus
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50%
Week 8
25%
25%
Week 6
Week 12
A Two Way Contract
The Award Management Team and Staff will generally endeavour to give you the support and advice
you will need to complete your studies successfully and on most occasions lend a sympathetic ear. It
is, however, important you realise that you are entering into a form of contract or agreement with those
responsible for you and that you too, have certain responsibilities. In the time that you are with us, you
will have to make a number of decisions affecting your study and by implication, your career and
future life. Only you can make these decisions. In particular, you will be expected to ensure that:
- you plan and register your programme of study as advised by the Award Team and via the student
access points. Failure to register correctly could mean that you are not able to follow your
preferred programme of study. Similarly, any changes should be made through the Award Team
and at the student access points
- you complete all elements of assessment according to the instructions given to you by the Module
Leaders
- you take advantage, when necessary, of the counselling facilities available to you
- you attend classes at all times unless circumstances prevent you from doing so
- you inform the Award Leader or Year Tutor of any circumstances likely to affect your academic
performance
- you immediately inform the student registries of any change of address or absence from the
University
- you check regularly the Award notice-boards and respond promptly to notices and notes posted by
the Award Team.
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Communication
One of the most important ingredients contributing to the success of any organisation (and the
operation of a degree Award such as BSc Pharmacology is no exception) is an effective system of
communication. At any time we may need to contact you on important matters relating to your work or
personal life. You too from time to time, will want to consult us, possibly urgently.
It is important that you follow some of the guidelines below:
Regularly check the BSc Pharmacy notice-boards on a regular basis, preferably daily. If you are unable
to do this yourself, ask some to check for you. There are separate panels for each year of the course.
Ensure that your personal tutor has your UNIVERSITY e-mail address; get used to the idea of
checking your e-mail on a regular basis.
Contacting Staff
The staff try to be as helpful as possible and you should not feel inhibited about approaching any
member of our staff that you think may be able to help you at any time. Clearly, staff have a large
number of commitments, and it is sensible, except in extreme emergency, to try to make an
appointment to ensure that the person you wish to consult is available to talk with you. Use the school
student access point to do this ( MA104). SEE HIERARCHY OF CONTACT in “SOLVING
YOUR PROBLEMS SECTION” BELOW.
If the member of staff that you wish to contact is not there, don’t just go away. Rather, leave a
message or e-mail them explaining briefly your query and problem and giving times when you could
meet. Similarly you are expected to attend counselling and cohort meetings whenever arranged.
As part of your experience at the University it is important for you to develop evaluative and critical
skills. Accordingly, you will be given many opportunities to feed back your opinions on the content of
your course, and on the methods of teaching delivery and assessment. The feedback will be achieved
in various ways: by Subject/Award Committee representatives, by direct contact with the staff teaching
the module, throuogh your staff/student liaison committee meetings and through personal tutors and by
questionnaires. Please don’t hesitate to avail yourself of these feature of our Awards - they can be
useful learning processes for both parties!
Notification of Address
Do please make sure that the student registries has your up to date home and term time address (and
‘phone no.). It may be necessary to contact you urgently and this can only be done if we have both
your current addresses correctly recorded.
We also need your address to contact you about your end of Semester/Year results.
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Solving Your Problems
This section is designed to save the time of both you and academic staff. Listed below are the initial
points of contact for the different questions and problems that you might encounter. Please train
yourself to look things up in this guide before you approach someone for help.
Questions or problems
Hierarchy of contact for students (1 = initial point of contact)
Pathway level issues (module registration, problems with choice of elective etc.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
E-vision (on-line pathway guides)
School student access point
Personal Tutor
Pathway leader
Associate Dean (Academic Delivery)
Module Level issues
1.
2.
3.
4.
Demonstrator
School student access point
Individual Lecturer
Module Leader
Pastoral Issues
1. School student access point
2. Personal Tutor (who informs Pathway leader)
3. University Support Systems (student union, counselling service, enabling centre, chaplaincy)
Approval for transfer to other schemes
or Awards
School student access point/Personal Tutor
Permission for leave of absence
School student access point/Personal Tutor
Withdrawal from the University
School student access point/Personal Tutor
Timetable
Student Access Point/Student Server
Examination timetable
Student Access Point/Student Server
Regulations
School student access point/Personal Tutor/Pathway
Leader
Enrolment
Student Access Point
Programme Registration/Amendment
School student access point/Personal Tutor
Careers
University Graduate Careers Service/
Projects
Relevant Subject Project co-ordinator
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Course Committee
Student representative/ Year Tutor
Discussion of academic performance
Personal Tutor
Personal or domestic problems
School student access point/Personal Tutor/University
Counselling and Guidance Service
Absence through ill health.
Student Access Point/Personal Tutor
Extension for course work assignment.
Student Access Point /Module leader
Content of a specific module
Module Leader
APA (Accreditation of Prior Achievement) Pathway Leader
Matters relating to appeals
Subject Group Leader/ Associate Dean of School
Useful Acronyms
GAO
Generic Academic Outcome
LRC
Learning Resources Centre (Library)
KS
Key Skill
SAP
Student Administration (access) Point
SAS
School of Applied Sciences
UGCS
University Graduate Careers Service
UW
University of Wolverhampton
UWSU
University of Wolverhampton Students' Union
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS OF A MODULE. The total range of coursework assignments
and/or examinations that must be passed to be awarded credits for the module.
ASSESSMENT COMPONENT. Each assessment task which must be passed for successful
completion of the module. A component may consist of a number of elements.
ASSESSMENT ELEMENT. A sub-division of an assessment component.
ASSIGNMENTS: An item of coursework.
AWARD: The qualification achieved by a student when they have obtained the required number of
credits at an appropriate level. All awards have an Award title that describes the programme of study.
AWARD LEADER: A member of academic staff responsible for the management of a named award or
group of awards
BTEC. The Business and Technician Education Council. which licences the University to Award
Higher National Diplomas and Certificates.
CAMPUS REGISTRY. The office on each campus through which registry services are made available
to students.
CAREERS AND GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE. A centre with responsibility for advising
students on employment and post graduate opportunities.
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COMBINED AWARDS. Awards whose regulations recognise more than one subject of study in the
title of the award..
CORE MODULE. A compulsory module which must be taken and passed
CORE OPTIONAL MODULE. A module in a range of modules that must be studied for a student to
receive an award.
CO-REQUISITE: A module that must be studied simultaneously with another module
COURSE COMMITTEE: A Committee that meets once each semester to consider issues and
problems raised by students and staff. Its membership comprises the management team, subject leaders
and student representatives.
COURSEWORK: The total number of assignments that have to be completed during the module.
CREDIT: The number of credits gained when a module is passed, based upon 1 credit for every ten
hours of study..
DEFERRAL: The action taken by an Assessment Board to postpone to a later date a decision on a
student who has not completed all or part of the assessment for a module, modules or programme of
study.
ELECTIVE MODULE A ‘free’ choice module included to form a coherent part of the student
programme.
EXAMINATION: A timed assessment task within a module undertaken under controlled conditions.
AWARD BOARD: The committee responsible for making decisions on student progression and final
award and degree classification.
EXTENSION. The changing of a published deadline for submission of a piece of coursework when a
student has a valid reason for being unable to meet that deadline.
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES. A problem that a student believes has adversely affected
his/her performance in any coursework or examination and which is presented to an Award
Assessment Board
GRADE POINTS: The marks awarded for assignments, course work, examinations and the final grade
of a module. A16,A15,A14,B13,B12,B11,C10,C9,C8,D7,D6,D5 are all pass grades. E4,F3,F2,F1 are
all fail grades. F0 is given for non-attendance without certified cause of all or any coursework
assignments. Modules for which assessment is incomplete are allocated ‘GA’ if waiting for a grade
from abroad or a placement etc., ‘M’ for mitigation or ‘0 NS’ if a student has been granted an
extension. Academic misconduct is now shown as ‘AM grade.
LEVEL 1 MODULES: Modules studied mainly during Part I that are introductory and serve as prerequisites to level 2 modules.
LEVEL 2 MODULES: Modules studied mainly during the second year which are intermediate in
standard and which normally have introductory or level 1 modules as pre-requisites. They may also
have other intermediate modules as pre-requisites.
LEVEL 3 MODULES: Modules studied mainly during the third year that are advanced modules,
normally having a pre-requisite level 2 module. They may also have level 3 modules as pre-requisites.
The levels 2 and 3 credit envelope is 300 (315 for sandwich).
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LINKED SCHEME: An arrangement whereby all the full-time and Sandwich degree and Honours
degree courses (together with their part-time, Cert HE and DipHE versions) are linked in a standard
modular structure enabling appropriate modules to be taught in common between awards.
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES. A problem that a student believes has adversely affected his/her
performance in any coursework or examination and which is presented to an Award Assessment Board
MODE OF STUDY. Method of attendance - full-time, part-time or sandwich.
MODULE: A fraction of a programme being the equivalent of one quarter of the work normally
undertaken by an honours degree student in a semester of full-time study. Each module is equivalent to
15 credits. Each 15 credit module aims to generate an average workload of 10 hours per week. Thus
study for 60 credits in a semester will normally produce 40 hours of study per week.
MODULE GUIDE: The detailed description of a module's content and assessment procedure.
MODULE LEADER: The member of staff responsible for the organisation of the module.
PACE OF STUDY: The number of credits studied during a semester. For full-time students the
minimum is 45 credits a semester or 90 credits per year. The normal pace of study is 60 credits per
semester of 120 credits per year. Exceptionally a student may study for a maximum of 75 credits per
semester.
Part-time students may study up to a maximum of 45 credits per semester and must complete their
programme within the maximum period of registration.
PART I and II: Courses are divided into Parts I and II. Part I is the equivalent of the first year of a fulltime course and Part II is the equivalent of the second and third years of a full-time course. In Part I,
introductory or level 1 modules are studied. In Part II, level 2 modules are normally studied in year 2
and level 3 modules in year 3 but considerable flexibility exists in that any level of module can be
studied at any time providing the required prerequisites have been obtained.
PATHWAY REGISTRATION FORMS: The forms that have to be completed to register (or to modify
a previous registration) for a module. FAILURE TO REGISTER CORRECTLY MAY AFFECT
YOUR PROGRESS ON THE AWARD
PLAGIARISM. Any attempt to incorporate a significant amount of unattributed direct quotation from,
or unattributed paraphrasing of the work of another within a piece of assessed work.
PRACTICAL WORK: Supervised laboratory-based activities.
PRE-REQUISITE: A module specified as a pre-requisite to a later module must normally be studied
and at least an E3 Grade obtained before the later module can be attempted.
PROGRAMME OF STUDY: A complete series of studies undertaken by an individual student leading
to the award of a degree, diploma or certificate.
PROGRESSION: Qualification to proceed to the next stage of the Award which normally depends on a
specified number of credits
RETAKE: The opportunity following repeated failure of a component within a module to study the
whole module and to fulfil all the requirements of that module. A maximum grade is not imposed on a
repeated module.
RESIT: The opportunity for the retrieval of the failed component(s) of a module following the award
of an E or F grade. The term applied to both coursework and examination.
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SAP. Student Access Point
SEMESTER: Half an academic session. Each semester is 15 or 16 weeks duration and comprises a
week for counselling and/or other course related activities and a week for assessments.
SENIOR ACADEMIC COUNSELLOR. An academic member of staff who advises students on
academic matters and programme planning but has specific responsibility for validating programmes of
study.
STUDY TIME: This is the total amount of time that should be devoted to a module in one week. The
time includes all class contact and private study. Each 15 credit module involves 10 hours of study
time per week.
VALIDATION. The process whereby the University judges a programme of study to be appropriate to
lead to the award of an approved qualification of the University.
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