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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Final

PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION

Course summary

Final award BSc Hons Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc Hons Sandwich Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences

Intermediate award BSc Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Dip HE Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Cert HE Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences

Course status Validated

Awarding body University of Brighton

College Life, Health and Physical Sciences

School Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

Location of study/ campus Moulsecoomb

Partner institution(s)

Name of institution Host department Course status

1. SELECT

2.

3.

Admissions

Admissions agency UCAS

Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.

Applicable for 2015 entry. Check the University’s website for 2016 entry requirements.

A-levels: BBC. A-level subjects must include chemistry. International Baccalaureate: 32 points, specified subjects. Equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. GCSE (minimum grade C): At least three subjects including English language, mathematics and a science.

Completion of an online test, the result of which will inform the admissions process.

For non-native speakers of English: IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing, no unit less than 5.5.

Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September

Sept 15

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Mode of study

Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period

Full-time 3 years 8 years

Part-time Other: 6 years 8 years

Sandwich 4 years 10 years

Distance Select Select

Course codes/categories

UCAS code FB12

Contacts

Course Leader (or Course Development Leader)

Dr G Gallacher

Admissions Tutor Dr A Willows

Examination and Assessment

External Examiner(s)

Name Place of work Date tenure expires

Dr Gary Hix

Dr Dudley Shallcross

Nottingham Trent University University of Bristol

30/9/18

30/9/18

Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)

Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemistry and Biology

Approval and review

Approval date Review date

Validation August 19971 April 20182

Programme Specification May 20153 July 20164

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 1 (if applicable): RSC

2013 20185

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 2 (if applicable):

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 3 (if applicable):

PART 2: COURSE DETAILS

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

1 Date of original validation. 2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years). 3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September). 4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is

applicable to a particular cohort, please state here. 5 Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.

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Aims

The aims of the course are to:

• impart a knowledge of chemistry; • impart a knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry; • impart a knowledge of analytical science; • provide a suitable multidisciplinary body of knowledge as an appropriate basis for the further

professional development of its graduates in a variety of science-based careers, particularly in the pharmaceutical, chemical and related industries;

• educate students in the chemistry of drugs including their design, formulation, mechanism of action and analysis;

• develop the student's ability to work safely in the laboratory. • encourage students to develop the ability to think logically and creatively, read critically, communicate

clearly and to develop other transferable skills; • encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and for their future professional

development. Learning outcomes The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate6.

Knowledge and theory On successful completion of the course the graduate should be able to: 1. demonstrate a knowledge of the concepts and principles of the chemical

and pharmaceutical sciences; 2. demonstrate a knowledge of analytical science and to carry out

competently (real world) analyses; 3. appreciate quality and quality assurance mechanisms in appropriate

industrial settings; 4. appreciate fundamental aspects of the manufacture of pharmaceutical and

related products; 5. work in the laboratory with due regard for safety procedures and the

efficient use of materials; 6. demonstrate relevant laboratory skills, design experiments, evaluate and

interpret the results; 7. critically evaluate scientific data and have an awareness of the importance

of indicating the uncertainty of data; 8. seek out scientific information via a variety of media; 9. demonstrate knowledge in selected areas at the forefront of science 10. carry out an appropriate, supervised, research investigation within the

chemical, pharmaceutical or biological sciences; These learning outcomes are developed in a gradual and continuous way throughout the course. They are addressed to differing extents by the individual modules.

6 Please refer to Course Development and Review Handbook or QAA website for details.

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Skills Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills.

On successful completion of the course the graduate should be able to: 1. seek out scientific information via a variety of media; 2. clearly communicate information orally or in written form to a variety of

audiences; 3. think logically and critically to solve appropriate problems either as a

member of a group or individually; 4. demonstrate efficient skills in the use of a personal computer 5. critically evaluate his/her own professional performance and take

responsibility for his/her own continuing professional and academic development.

These learning outcomes are developed in a gradual and continuous way throughout the course. They are addressed to differing extents by the individual modules. As might be expected, virtually all of the modules included in the programme contribute in some way to all of the outcomes described in the QAA Framework for HE Qualifications. Almost every single module in the Course at level six would meet several of the specific criteria in the Framework for award at BSc Honours level. In particular, the quadruple module (40 CATS) comprising a laboratory based research project and its reporting, meets all of them. At lower levels (Dip HE etc) it is easier to identify Framework specifics with particular modules. For example:

• knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of

their area(s) of study with chemistry modules CH211, CH213, and CH250 • effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis, in a variety

of forms, to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively with CH210.

QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)7

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-chemistry-14.pdf The course (Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences) is multidisciplinary (itself a benchmark) but recognisably chemical. The pharmaceutical input is from pharmaceutical chemistry more than other areas. Hence the QAA Quality Code in Chemistry informed and guides course design. These benchmarks were recently (2014) updated which involved few changes from the original (2000) benchmarks. The course meets the benchmarks comfortably. Subject knowledge is evident in the modules in general, organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. There is a high proportion of laboratory work and skills development and levels are those described in the Framework (see above).

PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)

Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially satisfying the academic requirements for the award of CChem for holders of first and second class degrees.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

7 Please refer to the QAA website for details.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-chemistry-14.pdf

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-chemistry-14.pdf

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Learning and teaching methods This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/ clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about the learning and teaching methods used on the course.

The course has a strong emphasis on applying knowledge to real world examples and on taking personal responsibility for learning. It is delivered primarily via lectures, workshops and practical sessions alongside guided and self-directed study. Extensive use is made of our VLE, Studentcentral, as well as face to face interactive sessions. Learning is structured such that each area of study forms a theme that runs throughout the course, and each level builds on the knowledge gained in the previous year. Knowledge is integrated and consolidated via activities (workshops, guided study and computer based learning) and assessments (eg CH210 group consultancy report and “The Analyst” laboratory challenge) that form part of the Chemical Skills themes. Each module uses a carefully selected mixture of teaching methods and assessment to guide independent learning.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment methods This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about how the course is assessed. The course

contains some compulsory assessments not included in the breakdown provided on the KIS because they cannot be directly linked to credit. For example a pass/fail skills test included in one of the modules or as a course requirement. Full details of assessments within a module can be found on the University’s VLE, Studentcentral.

Learning Outcome Assessment method Module

1. demonstrate a knowledge of the concepts and principles of the chemical and pharmaceutical sciences;

Unseen Exams, Lab Reports MCQ tests and short tests. Project Report and Viva.

CH111, CH112, CH117, CH214, CH110, PY134, CH211, CH213, BY243, CH311, CH306,

2. demonstrate a knowledge of analytical science and to carry out competently (real world) analyses;

Unseen Exams, Open Book Exams, Lab Reports. Critical Reviews, Comparative Report, Viva.

CH150, CH250, CH327,

3. appreciate quality and quality assurance mechanisms in appropriate industrial settings;

Unseen Exams, Open Book Exams, Validation Report, Viva.

CH150, CH250, CH327,

4. appreciate fundamental aspects of the manufacture of pharmaceutical and related products;

Unseen Exams, Lab Reports CH214, CH243, CH345

5. work in the laboratory with due regard for safety procedures and the efficient use of materials;

Lab Reports and Project Report CH110, CH150, CH211, CH213, CH250, CH311, CH306, CH391,

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6. demonstrate relevant laboratory skills, design experiments, evaluate and interpret the results;

Lab Reports, Project Report, Project Supervisor Evaluation and Viva

CH110, CH150, CH211, CH213, CH250, CH311, CH306, CH391

7. critically evaluate scientific data and have an awareness of the importance of indicating the uncertainty of data;

Unseen Exams, Critical Reviews, Comparative Report Lab Reports. Project Report and Viva.

CH150, CH250, CH211, CH213, CH311, CH327, CH391

8. seek out scientific information via a variety of media;

Short tests, Exercise in Abstracting, Consultancy Report and Viva. Project Report.

CH117, CH210, CH391,

9. demonstrate knowledge in selected areas at the forefront of science

Unseen Exams. Lab Reports Project Report and Viva.

CH311, CH306, CH346, CH321, BY342, CH391

10. carry out an appropriate, supervised, research investigation within the chemical, pharmaceutical or biological sciences;

Project Report, Project Supervisor Evaluation and Viva.

CH391

Skills:

1. seek out scientific information via a variety of media;

All assessments but particularly library exercises, validation report, consultancy report, and project report

All but particularly CH117, CH210, CH250, CH327 and CH391

2. clearly communicate information orally or in written form to a variety of audiences;

All assessments but particularly library exercises, validation report, consultancy report, and project report

All but particularly CH117, CH210, CH250, CH327 and CH391

3. think logically and critically to solve appropriate problems either as a member of a group or individually;

All assessments All modules

4. demonstrate efficient skills in the use of a personal computer

Assessments of abilities to use Chemdraw, Chem-3D, and Excel. Use of a variety of software (e.g. Studentcentral, Turnitin, and word processing) is simply intrinsic to all modules.

CH117, CH210 and CH391 (with computer skills intrinsic to all other modules)

5. critically evaluate his/her own professional performance and take responsibility for his/her own continuing professional and academic development.

Self assessment questionnaires, preparations of CVs, submissions of job applications.

CH117, CH210, CH380,

SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

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Institutional/ University All students benefit from: University induction week Student Handbook: the University and you Course Handbook Extensive library facilities Computer pool rooms (indicate number of workstations by site) E-mail

address Welfare service Personal tutor for advice and guidance

Course-specific Additional support, specifically where courses have non- traditional patterns of delivery (e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:

In addition, students on this course benefit from: Please refer to information held in Studentcentral. General and specialist chemistry facilities including:

• Teaching laboratories equipped with instruments for highperformance liquid and gas chromatography, atomic absorption, UV/Vis and IR spectroscopy

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Mass Spectrometry • Electron microscopy • Modern synthetic and analytical chemistry equipment • Specialist research equipment (for use in projects) • ChemBioOffice Ultra • Industry standard chemical database access • Specialist and general chemistry journals and text books (online and

paper-based)

• Access to biological, pharmaceutical and environmental facilities

Research Informed teaching

Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry research underpins learning throughout this degree. Practical, computer and paper based research skills are embedded and developed at all levels. For example;

• In years one and two, computer based workshops are used to teach industry standard remote database/literature searching methods

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• Library exercises and tours ensure students are aware of and can use the full range of research resources on offer

• In year two students are asked to compare the performance of a practical method that is currently employed commercially, with a newly developed one based on a recent research publication

• Subject conventions on referencing, presentation and data analysis are demonstrated with reference to current literature

• Entire topics at level 6 cover areas of current research with reference to primary literature

The expectation that students will engage with research throughout their degree is further reinforced via assessment guidance and criteria. For example, in CH210 students are asked to search and evaluate the literature on a potential anti-ageing drug. For this assessment, the selection of information sources and proper presentation are included in the marking criteria.

Our staff also lead by example by undertaking research of very high quality. In the 2014 REF within the A3 (Subjects Allied to Medicine Category) 38% of the research was considered to be world-leading (Outputs 13.2 %, Environment 87.5 % and Impact 80 %) further, 44% was considered to be internationally excellent.

Particularly in the final year, lecturers deliver on their specialist research field. Examples include; the bio-organic chemistry of catalytic antibodies, therapeutic catalytic antioxidants, artificial ion channels, methods for the analysis of ageing, and computational chemistry.

We also draw on our professional network of expert contacts to talk about their work (e.g. in cleaning up environmental disasters such as the Fukushima incident, and soil remediation in developing countries). Students are also encouraged to attend the departmental seminar programme. In the final year of the programme students undertake a research project arising from, and contributing to, the research interests of the lecturing staff.

Education for Sustainable Development Sustainable Development - Technological developments arise out of science, and problems generated by development are solved by knowledge gained from further science. Therefore the course educates students for sustainable development by studying science and developing scientific skills, research skills and critical thinking.

PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Levels 4 and 5 provide a scientific foundation from which to develop specialisation in the final year. The choice of modules is best understood in terms of three major themes (Chemistry, Analytical Science, and Pharmaceutical Technology /Formulation) and two supporting sub-themes (Biology and Skills). It should be noted that certain modules support more than one theme.

The modules CH111, CH112, CH117, CH110, CH211, CH213 and provide the chemistry background. The Level 6 chemistry modules CH311, CH306, CH327, CH321, allow the student to study aspects of chemistry

in depth. Biology is a sub-theme. Starting with Essential cell biology and biochemistry (BY130) and the student then gains an appreciation of the modes of action of drugs (PY134) and microbiology in BY243.

Analytical Science is developed through CH150 (Essentials of Analytical Chemistry), CH250 (Intermediate Analysis) and CH327 (Advanced Analytical Methodology).

The Pharmaceutical Technology and Formulation in CH214 (Physical chemistry and an introduction to pharmaceutical formulation) and CH347 Oral dosage form and design, CH345 (Advanced pharmaceutics) and Drug development formulation and product design) provides an appreciation of aspects of the design and manufacture of drug products.

The Skills sub-theme applies broadly throughout the course. The initial support for this comes from the module CH117 (Study Skills). The module is student centered and provides a starting point for personal responsibility. The double module CH210 Critical Skills for Chemistry Students Scientific is also strongly skills based. The project module, CH391, provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate the culmination of his/her development of most of these skills.

Placement (CH380) The optional Sandwich Placement is organised as a 10 CATS points module in which assessment is largely via University Staff but with formalised input from the employer. Throughout the year long placement the student is supported fully by the course team. In addition to their Course Leader and Personal Tutor they have the placement module leader and a designated staff member who will visit the place of employment. The student can email any one of these and has computer access to normal University and Course support such as studentcentral. The students have formal requirements to visit the University for assessment purposes but usually visit on a more informal basis as well.

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Modules

Level 8

Module code

Status Module title Credit

4 CH111 C Introduction to Chemical and Molecular Sciences 10

4 CH112 C Fundamental Chemical and Molecular Sciences 10

4 CH150 C Essentials of Analytical Chemistry 20

4 BY130 C Essential Cell Biology and Biochemistry 20

4 PY134 C Pharmacology 10

4 QM101 C Mathematical Skills for Scientists 10

4 CH117 M Introductory Skills in molecular science 10

4 CH110 C Introduction to experimental work in Chemical & Mol Sci 20

4 QM103 C Introduction to Functions and Use of Calculus 10

5 CH214 C Physical chemistry and an introduction to pharmaceutical formulation

20

5 CH211 C Intermediate Chemistry I 20

5 CH213 C Intermediate Chemistry II 20

5 CH250 C Intermediate Analysis 20

5 BY243 C Pharmaceutical Microbiology 10

5 QS201 C Introduction to Statistics 10

5 CH210 C Critical Skills for Chemistry Students 20

6 CH380 O Chemistry Placement 10

6 CH347 C Oral Dosage Form and Design 20

6 CH311 C Advanced Chemistry 10

6 CH391 M Chemistry Project for Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences 40

6 CH345 C Advanced Pharmaceutics 10

6 CH327 C Advanced Analytical Methodology 20

6 CH348 C The Pharmaceutical Industry - New Drugs to Market 10

6 CH323 O Business Studies for Science Students 10

6 CH306 O Bio-organic and Bioinorganic Chemistry 10

6 CH321 O Case Studies in Environmental Pollution 10

6 CH324 O Soft Matter and Polymers 10

6 CH349 O The f-Elements, Nuclear and Radiochemistry 10

6 CH322 O Advanced Chemistry II 10

Status: M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award) O = Optional (optional modules) A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

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8 All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which

corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.

AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION

Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award

Total credits8 Minimum credits9 Ratio of marks10: Class of award

Final BSc (Hons)

Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences (Sandwich)

6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award Other: 100

Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) (must include CH380)

Honours degree

Final BSc (Hons)

Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences

6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award Other: 100

Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) (must include CH380)

Honours degree

Intermediate BSc Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences

6 Total credit 300 Minimum credit at level of award 60

Not applicable

Intermediate DipHE Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences

5 Total credit 240 Minimum credit at level of award Select 120

Not applicable

Intermediate CertHE Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences

4 Total credit 120 Minimum credit at level of award Select 120

Not applicable

*Foundation degrees only Progression routes from award:

Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundation degree Honours degree Postgraduate11 degree (excludes PGCE and BM BS)

70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distinction

60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1) Merit

50% - 59.99% Pass

Lower second (2:2) Pass

40% - 49.99% Third (3)

8 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 9 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 10 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class

of award. 11 Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.

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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section.

The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).

Specific regulations which materially affect

assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.

Some modules have pass marks above 40%, e.g. BY130 has a pass mark of 50%, and certain assessments in CH117 have pass marks of 50%.

Attendance at all lectures, labs, seminars, etc is compulsory. Poor attendance (below 80%) in a module would normally exclude referral if that module is failed.

The sandwich honours degree is awarded to those who take and pass the chemistry placement year (module CH380). This placement year is optional but for those taking it the module mark contributes to the overall degree classification.

Exceptions required by PSRB These require the approval of the Chair of the Academic Board