BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year

Program Overview

The University of Salford's Bachelors of Science (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation year is a four-year program designed to prepare graduates for a career in pharmaceuticals. The program emphasizes practical learning, with a focus on genomics, drug discovery, and pharmacology. Graduates are equipped to take on diverse roles within pharmaceutical industries, research institutions, and government contexts.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Overview:

The University of Salford's Bachelors of Science (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation year is a four-year program, available as a full-time or part-time course with an optional placement year, designed to prepare graduates for a career within the vibrant field of pharmaceuticals. This course blends academic study with practical laboratory skills, aiming to provide students with the necessary competencies to succeed within the scientific community.

Objectives:

• The program offers a strong foundation in biological and chemical sciences, laying a solid platform for further study in Pharmaceutical Science at the undergraduate level.
• The foundation year is especially pertinent to students seeking a career in bioscience but whose backgrounds lack a scientific focus or don't meet direct entry requirements.
• The program serves as a response to global health challenges, training the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists to innovate drug solutions for evolving pandemics and diseases.

Description:

The Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation year at the University of Salford emphasizes practical learning, ensuring students stay abreast of cutting-edge scientific knowledge and techniques. This focus aligns with major breakthroughs in genomics that have propelled individualized medication approaches, requiring thorough understanding of gene interactions and their influence on human health and disease. The program delves deep into drug discovery and pharmacology, equipping students with practical laboratory skills to excel within the academic and industrial realms.

Outline:

Content:

The program delves deep into the intricate worlds of genomics, drug discovery, and pharmacology, while simultaneously honing vital laboratory skills.

Modules

• Foundation Year:
• Chemical Principles
• Scientific Methods
• Data Handling
• Professional Communications
• Biological Principles
• Science for Health
• Year One:
• Genetics
• Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• Introductory Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Biological Chemistry
• Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Skills
• Year Two:
• Clinical and Molecular Genetics
• Chemical and Biochemical Research Skills
• Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmacology
• Human Physiology
• Genomics and Proteomics
• Year Three:
• Applied Pharmacology
• Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease
• Final Year Project and Professional Skills
• Science and Industry
• Optional Year Three Modules:
• Advances In Pathophysiology
• Frontiers in Medicine Design

Assessments:

Assessments throughout the course encompass various forms of coursework and examinations.

• The strong focus on practical science is supplemented by opportunities for laboratory skill development in state-of-the-art facilities.
• The program highlights its contribution towards addressing contemporary global health concerns, emphasizing its place at the cutting-edge in the realm of pharmaceutics.
• Graduates from this course are positioned to contribute within various capacities across pharmaceutical industries and research institutions.
• The University of Salford boasts a stellar track record in equipping graduates with strong industry-linked experience through placements and research, often at recognized names like Pfizer, Wythenshawe Hospital Transplant Centre and the Cancer Research Institute in Manchester.

Teaching:

The program employs multifaceted teaching approaches, including extended projects, workshops, seminars, group activities, contributions from industry experts, seminars, poster presentations, lectures, small group tutorials. This variety strives to cater to diverse student learning preferences and maximize comprehension.

Careers:

Graduates from the B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Science program are readily equipped to take on diverse roles within pharmaceutical industries, research institutions and even government contexts. Examples of potential career paths include:

• Pharmaceutical technologist
• Research scientists
• Clinical research associates
• Medical, Pharmaceutical and Scientific Writing
The provided context highlights notable graduate success stories at diverse establishments such as hospitals, research institutes engaged in clinical trials and graduate schemes within prominent pharmaceutical corporations.
• The program features access to cutting-edge facilities within the Bodmer Laboratories, ensuring students remain familiarized with the contemporary technological landscape impacting pharmaceutical science.
• Graduates find placement opportunities via collaborative ties the program upholds with esteemed organizations both locally and internationally.