Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours (Fnd) - BSHF

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To provide, for all students, a defined, integrated academic programme of study with clear learning outcomes. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding and skills base to equip them for a career in pharmaceutical science, allied and other industries, and associated professions. To develop critical, analytical problem-based learning skills and transferable skills to prepare the student for graduate employment. To permit students to acquire a high level of vocationally-orientated practical, analytical and research skills. To encourage students to make an academic and practical contribution to the discipline of pharmaceutical science. To develop those learning, information technology, communication and reflective skills necessary to enable students to undertake independent study, and to participate in lifelong learning. To develop new areas of teaching in response to the advance of scholarship and the needs of the community. To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement. In addition to the aims for the main target award, the sandwich programme aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to the subject matter covered in their programme.
2.
Demonstrate initiative and originality in the use of chemical knowledge and methodologies applied to the study of pharmaceutical science.
3.
Develop an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of the nature of science and of the validity of different view points.
4.
Demonstrate self-direction and initiative in the planning and safe execution of laboratory work, in line with good laboratory practice (GLP) and COSHH assessment.
5.
Collect, analyse, and interpret experimental data
6.
Communicate effectively in multi-skilled teams, establishing professional and ethical relationships.
7.
Appreciate the requirement for responsible and ethical behaviour in the Chemical and allied industries, with particular reference to the environment.
8.
Identify and work towards targets for personal, academic, professional and career development.
9.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals via discussion, written materials, use of image and presentations (oral and poster).
10.
Self-evaluate academic and professional performance.
11.
Utilise problem-solving skills, qualitative and quantitative, in a variety of theoretical and practical situations.
12.
Reflect on the scientific skills required for the course and their future careers.
13.
Demonstrate a wide range of study, IT, numerical and computational skills.
14.
Manage time, prioritise workloads and recognise and manage personal emotions and stress.
15.
Present pharmaceutical science material and arguments clearly and correctly, in writing and orally, to both specialist and lay audiences.
16.
Possess a detailed knowledge and understanding of the chemical properties which are significant with respect to the involvement of drugs in both biochemical transformations and the interaction between medicinal agents and body chemistry.
17.
Develop an ability to assimilate, evaluate and present research results objectively.
18.
Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry to an advanced level.
19.
Adapt and apply knowledge and understanding of Chemistry to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems.
20.
Evaluate, summarise, and report research laboratory and literature data and relate them to underlying theory.
21.
Design and construct laboratory work.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The acquisition of knowledge is promoted via formal taught sessions, primarily lectures supported by practical and sessions. Understanding is facilitated through seminars, workshops, tutorials, field projects, e-learning, group work, and independent study. Testing of the knowledge base is through a combination of unseen written examinations and assessed coursework in the form of laboratory experiment write-ups, essays, presentations and coursework reports. Lectures, practicals, seminars, tutorials, and case studies. Written examinations, practical reports, coursework, evidence-based portfolio submissions, oral presentations. Lectures, practicals, seminars, data handling workshops, and problem-based learning. Laboratory reports, case study reports, and evidence-based portfolio submission. Transferable/key skills are embedded in the modules of the programme. Examples include the use of spreadsheets and statistical computer packages to analyse data, the use of presentation packages to produce seminars and posters, group working, and the production of a transferable/key skills portfolio. Oral presentations (individual and group),poster presentations, portfolio, and laboratory reports.

Opportunities for work related learning

The Pharmaceutical Sciences programme offers the option of a sandwich route, which involves 1 year of work experience in a specialist field as well as the possibility of Erasmus exchange. The sandwich placement occurs at the end of Level 5 and the training allows students to develop their professional and technical skills. Work related learning is delivered throughout the programme.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Study Abroad Students will be offered the opportunity of study abroad at Level 5. Students can choose either Option A or Option B unless they undertake the Sandwich Year, in which case Option B is not available: Option A: replacement of 60 credits of Level 5 with appropriate study abroad. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Structure

Entry Requirements

A levels

Alternative qualifications considered

BTECs

International Baccalaureate

NVQ

Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH07-02) chemistry