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PHA-30019 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

PHA-30019 - Current Developments in Pharmaceutical Science
Coordinator: Gary Moss Tel: +44 1782 7 34776
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

PHA-30017 and PHA-30019 cannot be taken together

Description for 2023/24

This module will provide students with an opportunity to study particular, current topics at the forefront of the pharmaceutical sciences that are of interest to them. In this module, students choose two elective topics from a range of electives; the choice of topics available will be largely dictated by topical developments and staff interests. Students will then be examined on their chosen topics using a variety of means appropriate to the elective undertaken by the student.

Aims
This module aims to provide students with an opportunity to study particular, current topics at the forefront of the pharmaceutical sciences that are of interest to them. In this module, students choose two elective topics from a range of electives; the choice of topics available will be largely dictated by topical developments and staff interests. Students will then be examined on their chosen topics using a variety of means appropriate to the elective undertaken by the student.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/pha-30019/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship and practice in selected specialist topics within the pharmaceutical sciences: 1,2
communicate complex concepts effectively, either orally or in writing, in a manner that reflects professional practice: 1,2

Study hours

Workshops and tutorials: 40 hours
Directed private study, revision and assessment: 260 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 50%
Coursework requirement for elective element
Students will be assessed in their chosen elective topic using appropriate assessment methods within the optional topics. These may include (but are not exclusive to) presentations, critiques, essays and tests. It is not possible to assess anonymously the majority of assessments in this section as they will be taught and assessed on a one-to-one or small group basis.

2: Coursework weighted 50%
Coursework requirement for elective element
Students will be assessed in their chosen elective topic using appropriate assessment methods within the optional topics. These may include (but are not exclusive to) presentations, critiques, essays and tests. It is not possible to assess anonymously the majority of assessments in this section as they will be taught and assessed on a one-to-one or small group basis.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024