Professional Competencies for Pharmaceutical Scientists
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR4030 | Pharmacy | 4 | 30 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- PHAR4030
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module provides the opportunity to undertake a full-time research project in the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare or related industry where you will develop professional competencies relevant for pharmaceutical scientists.
Target Students
MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences with a year in industry
Assessment
- 100% Portfolio: Professional Competencies portfolio (less than 10 pages)
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
The module provides a workplace-based approach to apply and develop professional transferrable skills, in an area related to pharmaceutical science. The professional skills assessed will be centred around five areas: (A) Application of knowledge and understanding; (B) Personal responsibility; (C) Interpersonal skills; (D) Professional practice; and (E) Professionalism.Learning Outcomes
B. Intellectual skills:
B2 Undertake independent, reflective and self-directed learning in any area related to pharmaceutical science;
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;
D2 Work effectively as an individual or as part of a team;
D3 Communicate effectively in a variety of forms, including written, verbal and visual.