BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science (Inc International Foundation Year)

01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2029

Course Leader
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Awarding Body University of South Wales
Teaching Institutions University of South Wales
Modes of Study Full Time

Document Version

Version 1
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Jul 2029

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Course Structure

Level 3 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
BI0S001 MOD012388 Biological Sciences Fundamentals Running 20
ES0S03 MOD012373 Physical and Earth Sciences Fundamentals Running 20
QA0S002 MOD012382 Academic Language in Context Running 20
QA0S001 MOD012381 Academic English Running 20
QA0S003 MOD012383 Research Project Running 20
QA0S004 MOD012384 Applied Academic Skills Running 20
QA0S008 MOD012442 Language & Skills for Academic Study Running 0 optional

Level 4 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
BI1S209 MOD012895 Diversity of Cellular Life Running 20
BI1S210 MOD012896 Genetics and Evolution Running 20
PH1S085 MOD013087 Organic Molecules: their Structure, Reactivity and Analysis Running 20
PH1S086 MOD013088 Physical Characteristics of Molecules Running 20
PH1S087 MOD013089 Inorganic Chemistry Running 20
PH1S088 MOD013090 Key Skills for Careers in the Sciences Running 20

Level 5 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
PH2S100 MOD011865 Quality Control and Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry Running 20
PH2S104 MOD012491 Introduction to Formulation Science and Pharmaceutical Analysis Running 20
PH2S105 MOD012492 Modern Techniques in Analysis and Identification Running 20
PH2S110 MOD013092 Bioinorganic Chemistry Running 20
GEPT202 MOD012859 Professional Practice and Placement Running 0
BI2S210 MOD012910 Human Molecular Genetics Running 20
GEPU201 MOD012734 Professional Practice and Placement Running 120
5A003E MOD014132 Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules Running 20

Level 6 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
PH3S113 MOD012514 Advanced Analytical Techniques Running 20
PH3D106 MOD013094 Major Project and Career Development Running 40
PH3S114 MOD013093 Medicinal Drug Design Running 20
BI3S209 MOD012921 Modern Molecular Advances Running 20
PH3S58 MOD008302 Advanced Drug Design and an Introduction to Formulation Science Running 20
6A006E MOD014133 Physicochemical Characteristics for Medicine Development Running 20

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Course Exit Points

Award Criteria Final
Certificate of Higher Education 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Exit
Foundation Certificate in Higher Education 120 credits maximum. 100 credits minimum. Exit
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Final
Diploma of Higher Education 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. Exit

Progression Route

It is expected that the majority of students graduating from this award will go on to gain employment in the pharma sector/chemical industry/clinical research organisations. Graduates from this award are well placed to go on to further study the following programmes at USW• MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry• MRes. Applied Sciences• MSc Data Science• MSc Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology• PhDGraduates from this award are also well placed to study other related research programmes at other institutions.


Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:


Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/


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