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- UCAS course code
- B230
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
The Medicine (Year 1)
Unit code | PHAR10100 |
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Credit rating | 20 |
Unit level | Level 1 |
Teaching period(s) | Full year |
Offered by | Pharmacy |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
An introduction to both the drug (pharmaceutical chemistry of the active ingredient) and the medicine (introduction to pharmaceutics/ formulation science).
Pre/co-requisites
A-level chemistry (or equivalent)
Aims
- Understand the structures, shapes and stereochemistry of drugs and amino acids.
- Understand the properties that affect the solubility and stability of drugs.
- Have knowledge of physicochemical properties to understand how drugs are formulated into medicines.
- Drug Design: Basic understanding of bonding to a receptor.
- Have knowledge of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and health & safety, and develop practical skills.
Assessment methods
- Semester 1 Medicine part consolidated exam (25%, 5 credits).
- Semester 2 Medicine part consolidated exam (25%, 5 credits).
Sem 1/2 Medicine consolidated exams combined: Pass mark 40%.
- Semester 1 Tutor Marked Assessment (TMA) 1: 10 MCQ test in week 7 to check engagement & progress (10%, 2 credits).
- Semester 1 Tutor Marked Assessment (TMA) 2: Case study based written exercise. Submit week 12 (15%, 3 credits).
Sem 1 Medicine TMAs combined: Pass mark 40%.
Semester 2 TMA: Maths/Calculations Exam, week 9 (25%, 5 credits). Pass mark 40%.
Feedback methods
- Continuous formative feedback in workshops & practicals.
- Summative and formative feedback for TMAs & January consolidated exam.
- Online (Blackboard) feedback for practical safety tests.
- PHAR10100 on Piazza
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 33 |
Practical classes & workshops | 31 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 96 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Sally Freeman | Unit coordinator |
Andrew Leach | Unit coordinator |