Pharmaceutical Sciences (Extended) - BSc (Hons)

University of Greenwich

The aims of this course are: to provide the necessary background for students to appreciate the relevance and importance of rigorous data and the methods required to process scientific data; To provide students with the relevant tools to plan, and carry out investigations in an appropriate manner; To gain an understanding of a range of chemical analytical techniques, and to be able to apply these basic principles to a chosen specialised area. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: Identify and apply appropriate statistical methods for analytical data interpretation; Understand the importance of critical analysis in research; Describe and select an appropriate analytical method to solve a particular problem.

This module aims: to provide a theoretical and practical study of the structure and reactions of organic compounds of biological significance; To enable students to devise and carry out synthesis of simple target molecules; To introduce students to the multidisciplinary approach used in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) development programmes; To give an insight into the industrial environment and the skills required for API manufacture; To highlight the importance of typical API documentation, Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP, cGMP); To demonstrate how documentation associated with validation activities supports process research and development; To encourage students to acknowledge the importance of teamwork during data measurement, data analysis and statistical process control in the manufacturing environment.

The aims of this course are: to have an understanding of the morphology and biological character of viruses, bacteria and fungi; To introduce the control of these organisms, and aseptic working; Preservatives and preservative testing; To be able to relate the design of a product with the pharmacokinetic parameters of the active agent; To introduce the concepts of thermodynamic stability and kinetic stability; Calculate pharmacokinetic constants from plasma and urine data and interpret the findings; To appreciate the importance of pre-formulation issues; To appreciate the use of colloids and colloid stability in pharmaceutical formulation; To gain an appreciation of the factors involved in the production of a formulated product to a specification; To be able to describe the characteristics and uses of the main dosage forms, such as tablets, capsules, pulmonary aerosols, injectables and transdermal delivery systems.

This module aims: to develop students' understanding of the roles and limitations of homeostatic control and regulation; To examine the factors which contribute to the integrated control of representative examples of different physiological systems; To provide a fundamental pharmacological knowledge of the principles of drug action including the concept of drug action at cell, tissue and system levels; To introduce malfunctions in normal physiology that contribute to pathophysiological conditions and relate mechanisms of drug action to therapeutic intervention of these diseases.

Aims: To develop students' understanding of the roles and limitations of homeostatic control and regulation;to examine the factors which contribute to the integrated control of representative examples of different physiological systems.

This module aims: To provide the necessary background for students to appreciate the relevance and importance of rigorous analytical data and the methods required to process chemical, forensics and pharmaceutical sciences data; To provide students with the relevant tools to plan, and carry out investigations in an appropriate manner; To gain an understanding of the skills and attributes required for a graduate to be successful in the employment market and in their own personal growth. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: Identify, select and apply appropriate statistical methods for analytical data interpretation; Understand the importance of critical analysis in analytical research and data presentation; Employ self-reflection to identify strengths and weaknesses in the student?s skillset and adopt a plan to develop themselves and prepare for the employment market. This should reflect the University Greenwich Graduate Attributes, Sustainable Development and research informed learning; Appropriate use of analysis software, data recording, data management and presentation, and bibliographic management.

The placement helps students synthesise knowledge and skills acquired during the first two years of the degree programme and apply them appropriately in a working environment under the supervision of an employer. It provides students with the opportunity to manage and enhance the development of their own personal skills, acquire and develop a range of skills such as communication skills, professional awareness, technological skills, employability skills, and have the opportunity to apply them in a work environment. It also aims to provide students with an opportunity to work supervised and unsupervised with an appreciation of work ethics.

This course aims to introduce, develop and secure a coherent strategy for the acquisition and interpretation of analytical data directed towards the solution of chemical/pharmaceutical problems. The specific aims are: to develop an understanding of the appropriate use of analytical methods; critically review the scientific literature in order to gain understanding of the applications of modern instrumental methods; develop an understanding of the advantages and limitations for instrumental techniques.

This course aims to introduce, develop and secure a coherent strategy for the acquisition and interpretation of analytical data directed towards the solution of analytical problems. The specific aims are: to apply appropriate mathematical and statistical methods to critically evaluate data; to provide an integrated approach to solve and assess the statistical significance of analytical data; to make recommendations based upon data analysis to assist research and commercial decision-making processes.

The aims of this course are: to develop an understanding of the processes for the rational design of drug molecules and the development and delivery of drug products; To acquaint students with the modes of action of commercially important drugs; To provide students with a fundamental understanding of factors governing the relationship between drug structure and biological activity; To extend students' knowledge of organic chemistry in relation to pharmaceutical target compounds; To extend students? fundamental understanding of physical chemistry, product formulation and drug/membrane interactions; To introduce novel pharmaceutical formulations; To introduce students to "state of the art" drugs such as "gene medicines" like antisense drugs; To examine some aspects of the Regulatory process.

? To extend knowledge of neuropharmacology in the autonomic and central nervous systems (with an emphasis on the CNS and CNS disorders). ? To increase understanding of neurotransmission in the nervous systems, sites of drug action, drug targets and therapeutic uses. ? To provide an understanding ? To encourage students to develop a critical approach to the interpretation of pharmacological information. of the pathophysiology and neuropharmacology of various disorders/diseases of the CNS.

The aims of this course are: to provide an opportunity for personal development in applying prior theoretical and practical learning to a specific project and to demonstrate the ability to carry out a sustained piece of work. The project can be laboratory-based or a critical appraisal /meta analysis of current research, and it should be appropriate for the student?s programme of study. On completing this course successfully you will be able to: Work independently and apply your knowledge and skills to the solution of a specific practical or theoretical problem; Critically assess research results and the work of others i.e. published material; Use all relevant literature sources to carry out a detailed search into a general topic and specific scientific problem; Be competent in practical and manipulative skills in solving practical problems, and/or analysis of theoretical research; Prepare a detailed and structured report on the project, with a critical assessment of the work done and the results achieved, and appropriate recommendations from the conclusions drawn.

This module aims: to equip students with the basic techniques of algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus, so that when these are needed as tools for the development and exploration of topics encountered in subsequent parts of their programme these same students may engage with confidence. The students will gain competence with the basic concepts from probability and statistics and acquire skills in data collection, summarisation and appraisal. The students will acquire basic knowledge and mathematical proficiency suitable for the subsequent Level 4 study. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and an ability to undertake simple mathematical calculations; Show the ability to collect, summarise and appraise numerical data; Demonstrate an ability to apply the knowledge gained to elementary problem solving; Demonstrate basic competence in the interpretation, presentation and communication of data; Established learning skills required for Level 4 study and demonstrated ability to obtain and use information from a variety of sources as part of self-directed learning.

This module aims: to introduce students to the key concepts of biological molecules and their function in homeostasis; to introduce students to different cell types and content and how they contribute to tissues and organ function; to explain the significance of homeostasis and the major mechanisms by which this is achieved. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: Understand the importance of biological molecules and describe their basic structure, synthesis and transport mechanisms; Describe the differences between viruses, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and explain the function of their relevant organelles; Explain the mechanism of cell division, replication and DNA synthesis in different cell types and examples of what can go wrong; Explain the contributions of the major organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis and the importance/role of communication.

This module aims: to provide students with a foundation knowledge in chemistry; to introduce students to atomic, ionic and molecular structures; and their applications within the chemical divisions; to explain key chemical concepts and the significance of theoretical models. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: Use chemical terminology to explain the trends in the periodic table using theoretical models; Give an overview of the functional groups of carbon; Understand Hess?s Law and calculate changes in enthalpy; Understand the principles of spectroscopy and spectrometry.

This module aims: to introduce students to the basic laboratory skills; To explain the basic understanding of the health and safety in the workplace and relevant legislation; To explain the fundamental understanding of basic science skills such as GLP, keeping a laboratory notebook, making and recording measurements, identifying sources of error. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: Have an appreciation of the importance of Health and Safety in the laboratory; Demonstrate a range of fundamental laboratory/industry skills with an aptitude to develop others in the future; Demonstrate the ability to use scientific method to test an hypothesis or theory; Demonstrate the ability to generate, evaluate, interpret and present practical work; Demonstrate an ability to analyse, evaluate and correctly interpret, present and communicate data; Demonstrate an ability to obtain and use information from a variety of sources as part of self-directed learning and acquire time-management and organisational skills within the context of self-directed learning.

This module aims: to equip students with the learning skills necessary to enable them to flourish on a higher education programme of study; to develop students confidence to present a reasoned scientific argument; to introduce students to scientific writing, referencing and data evaluation. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: Demonstrate effective presentation of scientific data (assessed by scientific poster); Source and cite scientific literature in written work (assessed by scientific poster); Write a in a scientific style (assessed by scientific poster); Reflect on development of personal, learning and professional skills (assessed by PDP).