Biologics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR3023 | Pharmacy | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PHAR3023
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module provides:
Advances in protein and antibody technologies;
New biological entities, including RNA and cell-based therapeutics
Advances in gene therapy, including genome-editing techniques;
Biosimilars;
Chemical synthesis and modification as well as formulation of biological products.
Target Students
Available to BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences; MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences with a Year in Industry (Year 3); Natural Science students
Assessment
- 20% Coursework: A written piece of coursework related to lab practicals.
- 80% Exam 1 (2-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 biological drug molecules.Biological products, such as monoclonal antibodies, are an increasingly important class of medicines. In addition, new entities such as RNA molecules, new approaches for gene therapy and cell-based therapies are promising but require new chemical approaches and advances in biology and formulation to realise their potential.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and understanding
A1 Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of biotechnology products as medicinal agents;
A2 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.
B. Intellectual skills
B1 Critically appraise, analyse and summarise information, in particular in the context of pharmaceutical science;
B2 Undertake independent, reflective and self-directed learning in any area related to pharmaceutical science;
B3 Critically examine scientific data in areas related to pharmaceutical science.
C. Professional/practical skills
C1 Demonstrate the ability to apply management and business practices that are relevant to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector;
C2 Demonstrate an awareness of regulations relating to pharmaceutical products and intellectual property.
D. Transferable/key skills
D1 Critically use information resources, including library and electronic sources;
D2 Communicate effectively in a variety of forms, including written, verbal and visual;
D3 Consolidate evidence from a range of sources in order to solve scientific and business problems.