BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology |
Final Award |
Bachelor of Science |
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Programme Code |
CQC-BSC-PB |
UCAS Code |
N/A |
JACS Code |
B210 (DESCR) 100 |
Criteria for Admissions This programme is restricted to students who have completed the Foundation Year of study for this programme in China Medical University Queen’s University Belfast Joint College (CQC), delivered at China Medical University in Shenyang, China. |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Single Honours |
Length of Programme |
3 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
360 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
China Medical University |
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School/Department |
Pharmacy |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 6 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Pharmacy (MPharm) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None |
Programme Specific Regulations Progression policy: |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
• Develop their interest in, and understanding of, the pharmaceutical biotechnology and science by following a high-quality educational curriculum
• Understand the key scientific issues required for a successful career in biotechnology industries
• Be equipped with the necessary skills and experience to be life-long learners
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge base of biological and conventional therapies, and how they act
• Carry out research in pharmaceutical biotechnology
• Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory environment in pharmaceutical biotechnology
• Develop practical laboratory skills relevant to pharmaceutical science and pharmaceutical biotechnology
• Demonstrate a range of key skills and employability skills to enable them to make a valuable contribution to society
• Develop their full potential
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Think logically, analyse problems, systems and data in a pharmaceutical framework |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Practical classes increasing in complexity through stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Practical reports |
Critically evaluate the scientific literature |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Workshops and lectures in scientific literature searching, how to effectively prepare a critique, critically evaluating the scientific literature and use of reference management software Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignment (scientific research paper critique) |
Carry out structured organisation and planning of their work |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Coursework, laboratory report writing and project resource limitations Methods of Assessment • Coursework/laboratory assignments |
Learn independently, under supervision and additionally within a group environment |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Working in groups and individually during practical classes at stages 1, 2 and 3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Efficiently analyse and summarise core concepts from diverse sources. Prioritise the different elements in a complex system. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Carry out analytical thinking and critical analysis |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Individual and group practical classes at stages 1, 2 and 3 Methods of Assessment • Marked practical class assignments |
Carry out organisational skills as well as project and time management skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Coursework, laboratory report writing and project resource limitations Methods of Assessment • Coursework/laboratory assignments |
Present general pharmaceutical data/material in both written and oral form |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Workshops/tutorials at stages 1 and 2 Methods of Assessment • Coursework |
Work and learn independently and under supervision |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures at stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Examinations (MCQ, short questions, long questions) |
Meet deadlines |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • This is a requirement throughout the degree programme with deadlines for assignments, submission of poster presentations, oral presentations and in preparation for tutorials/workshops. Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Use of computers and information technology effectively |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • General and subject specific IT skills developed through module assignments. Practical training in computer-based software tools provided at stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments and research project |
Work collaboratively |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Group projects are embedded in laboratory work and in mini-projects across stages 1-3. Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Understand and know the pharmaceutical sciences and the application of these to the design and analysis of medicinal substances. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in physicochemical principles of formulation, chemistry, industrial pharmaceutics, advanced drug delivery platforms, medicinal substances, and drug design and pharmaceutical analysis Methods of Assessment • Coursework Assignments |
Understand and know the pharmaceutical sciences and the application of these to the formulation, analysis and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in physicochemical principles of formulation, chemistry, industrial pharmaceutics, advanced drug delivery platforms, medicinal substances, applied biotherapeutics and drug design and pharmaceutical analysis Methods of Assessment • Coursework Assignments |
Understand and know the principles of drug action, the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of medicinal substances and application of this knowledge to pharmaceutical product development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in pharmaceutical physiology and principles of drug action, industrial pharmaceutics, and advanced drug delivery systems Methods of Assessment • Coursework Assignments |
Understand and hold specialist knowledge of the applications of the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmaceutical biotechnology within the pharmaceutical (and related) industries. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Industrial visits and careers events Methods of Assessment • Coursework Assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Understand the principles of cell structure, function and properties of molecules of biological interest |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in pharmaceutical physiology, principles of drug action and advanced drug delivery systems Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Understand the relationship between structure and function of drug molecules and their subsequent biological use |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in chemistry, quantification and characterisation of medicinal substances, industrial pharmaceutics, advanced drug delivery systems and drug design and pharmaceutical analysis Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Identify and quantify drug molecules and biological therapies within pharmaceutical products and biological media |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in chemistry, quantification and characterisation of medicinal substances, industrial pharmaceutics, advanced drug delivery systems and drug design and pharmaceutical analysis Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Utilise a variety of existing databases and structure prediction tools in pharmaceutical research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes at stages 1-3 Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Design, formulate and manufacture pharmaceutical dosage forms and assign product specifications |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops/practical classes in medicinal substances, industrial pharmaceutics, advanced drug delivery systems, quality assurance and regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical manufacture Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Understand the development and formulation pathways for biotherapeutics of relevance to the Pharmaceutical Biotechnology industry |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures supported by tutorials/workshops in Applied Biotherapeutics and Quality Assurance, Industrial Pharmaceutics and Advanced Drug Delivery systems. Methods of Assessment • Coursework assignments |
Problem solve within a pharmaceutical setting |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures (stages 1-3) Methods of Assessment • Coursework |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
CQC Mathematics and Statistical Skills BSc | PMC1020 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
CQC Pharmaceutical and Applied Microbiology BSc | PMC1021 | 1 | 20 | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 5% | 20% | 75% | ||
CQC Physicochemical Principles BSc | PMC1025 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 0% | 25% | 75% | ||
CQC Pharmaceutical Physiology BSc | PMC1026 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 10% | 30% | 60% | |
CQC Basic Skills for the Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Sciences BSc | PMC1052 | 1 | 0 | YES | 2 weeks | N | YES | 0% | 100% | 0% | ||
Structure, Reactivity and Mechanism in Organic and Biorganic Chemistry | CHC1004 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 75% | 25% | 0% | ||
CQC Principles of Drug Action BSc | PMC2021 | 2 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 25% | 50% | |
CQC Medicinal Substances: Character and Quantification BSc | PMC2022 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | ||
CQC Medicinal Substances: Structure and Function BSc | PMC2023 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | ||
CQC Pharmaceutical Formulation BSc | PMC2025 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | ||
CQC Biochemistry & Molecular Biology BSc | PMC2026 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% | ||
CQC Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Project | PMC3024 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
CQC Applied Biotechnology and Regulatory Affairs BSc | PMC3027 | 3 | 30 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 30% | 50% | |
CQC Biological Approaches to Disease Treatment and Prevention BSc | PMC3028 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 30% | 50% | ||
CQC Biopharmaceutical Analysis BSc | PMC3029 | 3 | 10 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 50% | 0% | ||
CQC Industrial Biotechnology BSc | PMC3030 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 30% | 50% |
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