Science and Industry
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR3022 | Pharmacy | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PHAR3022
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module provides:
Principles relevant to manufacturing methods and quality assurance processes;
Control of microbiological contamination, sterilisation and asepsis;
Medicines regulation, including evaluation of new drugs and medicines, as well as medicines licensing;
Product and business development, including intellectual property.
Target Students
BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences and MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences with a Year in Industry (Year 3)
Assessment
- 70% Coursework: Portfolio.
- 30% Exam 1 (1-hour): Written in person
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module provides an integrated approach to develop knowledge and understanding, as well as practical and professional transferrable skills, centred on the application of scientific skills relevant to industry.A set of models, tools and concepts that are common within the business community will be discussed to equip you with the skills to write and assess business plans and make informed decisions about product and business development. It includes medicines regulation, marketing, the product life cycle, intellectual property, ethics and product design.Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
A. Knowledge and understanding
A7 Demonstrate an understanding of aspects of business and management systems relevant to the functioning of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, including equality and research ethics, innovation, intellectual property, medicines regulation and quality by design.
C. Professional/practical skills
C1 Undertake effective information exchange with professionals in the pharmaceutical industry and academia;
C4 Demonstrate the ability to apply management and business practices that are relevant to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector;
C5 Demonstrate an awareness of regulations relating to pharmaceutical products and intellectual property;
C6 Apply and report scientific knowledge in an ethical manner.
D. Transferable/key skills
D3 Communicate effectively in a variety of forms, including written, verbal and visual;
D4 Consolidate evidence from a range of sources in order to solve scientific and business problems.