19.22Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
19.22Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Analysis of Medicines
MSc in the Analysis of Medicines
Postgraduate Diploma in the Analysis of Medicines
Postgraduate Certificate in the Analysis of Medicines
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
Admission
19.22.1Regulation 19.1.1 shall apply.
Duration of Study
19.22.2Regulation 19.1.5 shall apply.
Notwithstanding regulation 19.1.6, the maximum period of study shall be
For part-time study
Masters by part-time study48 months elapsed time
PG Diploma by part-time study36 months elapsed time
PG Certificate by part-time study24 months elapsed time
Nature and Mode of Study
19.22.3The courses are available by part time distance learning only.
Curriculum
19.22.4 All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma and degree of MSc – no fewer than 120 credits
In accordance with Regulation 19.1.4 and at the discretion of the Course Director, exemption from part of the course may be granted to students submitting evidence of appropriate academic attainment of Recognized Prior Learning. The total value of exemption shall not normally exceed 20 credits for the Postgraduate Certificate or 40 credits for the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc.
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
MP 983Chemical and Spectrophotometric Analysis520
MP 984Introduction to Separation Techniques520
MP 985Structure Elucidation Techniques520
MP 986Advanced Separation Techniques520
MP 987Bioanalytical Methods520
MP 999Validation, quality management and control520
In addition, students for the degree of MSc only:
MP 922Research Project 5 60
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
19.22.5Regulations 19.1.25 to 19.1.34 shall apply.
19.22.6Progression will be based on satisfactory completion of coursework. The final assessment will be based on performance in the examinations, coursework, and the project where undertaken.
Award
19.22.7 Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc in the Analysis of Medicines, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits from the course curriculum, of which 60 must have been awarded in respect of the research project and dissertation..
19.22.8Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in the Analysis of Medicines, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the classes of the course curriculum.
19.22.9Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in the Analysis of Medicines, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught classes of the course curriculum.
19.22.10
to 19.22.20(Numbers not used)
Clinical Pharmacy
MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
Admission
19.22.21Regulation 19.1.1 shall apply subject to the following requirements. Applicants shall possess
(i)a degree in pharmacy from a United Kingdom university or
(ii)a qualification deemed by the Head of Department acting on behalf of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be required to demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in the English language.
Duration of Study
19.22.22Regulations 19.1.4 and 19.1.5 shall apply.
Mode of Study
19.22.23The courses are available by full-time and part-time study.
Curriculum
19.22.24All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits
for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including a Research Project
ClassesLevelCredits
MP 923Clinical Induction520
MP 924Clinical Assignment 1520
MP 925Health Service Skills520
MP 926Clinical Assignment 2520
MP 927Clinical Assignment 3520
MP 928Clinical Assignment 4520
Students for the degree of MSc only:
MP 929Research Project560
Students who have appropriate experience or training on entry to the programme may be considered for the award of the credits for the classes MP 923 Clinical Induction and/or MP 924 Clinical Assignment 1 as Recognised Prior Learning.
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
19.22.25Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.
19.22.26The final assessment will be based on performance in the examinations, coursework, the Project where undertaken and, if required, in an oral examination.
Award
19.22.27Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 60 must have been awarded in respect of MP 929 Research Project.
19.22.28Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the classes of the course.
19.22.29Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in clinical Pharmacy, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught classes of the course. Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.11, a student who has been granted exemption through credit transfer or RPL must gain two-thirds of the overall credit requirement for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate.
19.22.30
to 19.22.60(Numbers not used)
Pharmaceutical Analysis
MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis
Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis
Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Analysis
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
Admission
19.22.61Regulation 19.1.1 shall apply subject to the following requirement. Applicants shall
(i)possess a degree (or in the case of direct entry to the degree of MSc, a first or second class Honours degree) from a United Kingdom university (in an appropriate Science); or
(ii)possess a qualification deemed by the Course Director acting on behalf of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above; or
(iii)be deemed, by the Course Director acting on behalf of Senate, to have achieved an academic standard equivalent to (i) above.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.
Duration of Study
19.22.62Regulation 19.1.6 shall apply. Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.5, the minimum duration of study for both the degree of MSc, the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate shall be 12 months.
Mode of Study
19.22.63The courses are available by full-time study only.
Curriculum
19.22.64All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits
for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including a project
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
MP 916Spectrophotometric and Spectroscopic
Methods520
MP 917Chromatography : Principles, Application and
Method Development520
MP 918Chemical and Spectroscopic Methods520
MP 919Bioanalysis, Biotechnology and Quality
Management520
MP 920Chemical and Statistical Analysis: Principles
and Application520
MP 921Chromatographic and Bioanalytical Methods520
Students for the degree of MSc only
MP 922Pharmaceutical Analysis: Project560
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
19.22.65Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.
19.22.66The final assessment will be based on performance in the examinations, coursework and the project report or dissertation as appropriate.
Award
19.22.67Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 60 must have been awarded in respect of the dissertation.
19.22.68Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the classes listed in Regulation 19.11.64.
19.22.69Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the classes listed in Regulation 19.22.64.
Transfer
19.22.70Regulation 19.1.33 shall apply. In addition, students registered for the Postgraduate Diploma who wish to transfer to the MSc course may be required to demonstrate an acceptable level of performance on the course and to meet prescribed criteria to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners.
19.22.71
to 19.22.80(Numbers not used)
Pharmaceutical Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice
MSc in Pharmaceutical Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice
Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
Admission
19.22.81Regulations 19.1.1 and 19.1.2 shall apply. In addition relevant industrial experience will be taken into account. Applicants will normally be registered initially for the Postgraduate Diploma.
Duration of Study
19.22.82Regulations 19.1.5 and 19.1.6 shall apply.
Place of Study
19.22.83In accordance with Regulation 19.1.8, some off-campus work may be required.
Mode of Study
19.22.84The courses are available by part-time study only.
Curriculum
19.22.85All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits
for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including a project
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
MP 971Pharmaceutical Quality and Good
Manufacturing Practice (Part 1A)540
MP 973Pharmaceutical Quality and Good
Manufacturing Practice (Part 1B)520
Students for the degree of MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in addition shall undertake
MP 972Pharmaceutical Quality and Good540
Manufacturing Practice (Part 2A)
MP 974Pharmaceutical Quality and Good520
Manufacturing Practice (Part 2B)
Students for the degree of MSc only
MP 975Pharmaceutical Quality and Good5 60
Manufacturing Practice (Project)
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
19.22.86Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.
19.22.87Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.20, a candidate who fails to satisfy the Board of Examiners in respect of any aspect of assessment of a class at the first diet of examinations may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, normally be permitted one further attempt to pass the relevant aspect of assessment of the class.
19.22.88The final assessment will be based on performance in the examinations, coursework, the project where undertaken and, if required, in an oral examination.
Award
19.22.89Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc in Pharmaceutical Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 60 must have been awarded in respect of the project.
19.22.90Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the taught classes of the course.
19.22.91Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught classes of the course.
19.22.92
to 19.22.100(Numbers not used)
Biomedical Sciences
Postgraduate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
Admission
19.22.101Regulations 19.1.1 and 19.1.2 shall apply
Duration of Study
19.22.102Regulations 19.1.5 and 19.1.6 shall apply.
Mode of Study
19.22.103The course is available by full-time and part-time study.
Curriculum
19.22.104All students shall undertake an approved curriculum comprising no fewer than 60 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes Level Credits
BB 921 Information and Database Searching 5 5
BB 922 Ethics and Legal Aspects in Research 5 5
BB 923 Experimental Design and Biostatistics 5 10
BB 990 Interpersonal Skills/Personal Effectiveness 5 5
Z1 904 Introduction to Technology Commercialisation 5 5
Optional Classes
No fewer than 30 credits chosen from:
09 910 Advanced Immunological Techniques 5 15
09 911 Advanced Parasitology Techniques 5 15
09 912 Advanced Topics in Immunology 5 15
09 913 Advanced Topics in Parasitology 5 15
57 961 Instrumental Methods in Biomedical analysis 5 15
57 962 Advanced Topics in Biomedical analysis 5 15
59 931 Pharmacological Techniques 5 15
59 932 Advanced Topics in Pharmacological Analysis 5 15
BB 927 Advanced Biochemical Techniques 5 15
BB 928 Advanced Microbiological Techniques 5 15
BB 929 Advanced Molecular Technologies 5 15
BB 930 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 5 15
BB 931 Advanced Topics in Microbiology 5 15
BB 932 Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology 5 15
MP 901Advanced Drug Delivery Systems515
MP 902Advanced Techniques in Drug Formulation
Testing and Delivery Systems515
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
19.22.105Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.
19.22.106The final assessment will be based on performance in the written examinations, the coursework, and, if required, an oral examination.
Award
19.22.107Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits of which 30 must have been awarded in respect of the compulsory classes.
20.22Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
MRes in Biomedical Sciences
MRes in Biomedical Sciences (in a named specialisation)
MRes in Drug Delivery Systems
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulations 20 and 20.4]
Admission
20.22.1Regulation 20.4.1 shall apply subject to the following requirements. Applicants shall possess
(i)a first or second class Honours degree from a United Kingdom university (in Biological or Biomedical Sciences or a closely related subject ); or
(ii)a qualification deemed by the Head of Department acting on behalf of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above.
Duration of Study
20.22.2Regulations 20.4.5 and 20.4.6 shall apply.
Nature of Study
20.22.3The course is available by full-time and part-time study. The courses consist of training in research methods and include a substantial research project, classes in advanced topics and methods in Biomedical Sciences and training in transferable research skills.
Curriculum
20.22.4Students may follow a named specialisation by selecting, with the approval of the Course Director, appropriate classes from Lists A, B and C that support one of the following research areas:
(i)Biochemistry
(ii)Drug Delivery Systems
(iii)Immunology
(iv)Microbiology
(v)Molecular Biology
(vi)Parasitology
(vii)Pharmacology
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
MP 931Generic Biomedical and Pharmaceutical
Research Skills520
Z1 904Introduction to Commercialisation510
Optional Classes*
No fewer than 150 credits including 120 from List A and at least 15 from each of Lists B and C.
List A
MP 903Drug Delivery Project and Thesis5120
MP 961Biochemistry Project and Thesis5120
MP 962Immunology Project and Thesis5120
MP 963Microbiology Project and Thesis5120
MP 964Molecular Biology Project and Thesis5120
MP 965Parasitology Project and Thesis5120
MP 966Pharmacology Project and Thesis5120
MP 967Pharmaceutical Materials and Formulation
Project and Thesis5120
List B
MP 941Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry510
MP 942Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research510
MP 943Advanced Techniques in Drug Delivery510
MP 944Advanced Techniques in Immunology510
MP 945Advanced Techniques in Microbiology510
MP 946Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology510
MP 947Advanced Techniques in Pharmacology510
MP 948Advanced Techniques in Pharmaceutical
Materials and Formulation510
List C
MP 951Advanced Topics in Biochemistry510
MP 952Advanced Topics in Drug Delivery510
MP 953Advanced Topics in Immunology510
MP 954Advanced Topics in Microbiology510
MP 955Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology510
MP 956Advanced Topics in Parasitology510
MP 957Advanced Topics in Pharmacology510
MP 958Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical
Materials and Formulation510
Such other classes as may be approved by the Course Director.
To qualify for the award of the degree of MRes in Biomedical Sciences in a named specialisation the student must normally undertake the following optional classes:
Biochemistry:MP941, MP951 and MP961
Immunology:MP944, MP953 and MP962
Microbiology:MP945, MP954 and MP963
Molecular Biology:MP946, MP955 and MP964
Parasitology:MP956, MP965 and an appropriate techniques class from option list B
Pharmacology:MP947, MP957 and MP966
To quality for the award of the degree of MRes in Drug Delivery Systems the student must normally undertake one of the following combinations of optional classes:
MP903, MP943 and MP952
or
MP967, MP948 and MP958
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
20.22.5Candidates are required to pass written examinations and to perform to the satisfaction of the examiners in the course work and in the Project and Thesis.
20.22.6The final assessment will be based on performance in the written examinations, the coursework, the Project and Thesis and, if required, in an oral examination.
Award
20.22.7Degree of MRes: In order to qualify for the degree of MRes in Biomedical Sciences, in Biomedical Sciences (in a named specialisation) or in Drug Delivery Systems, a candidate must have performed to the satisfaction of the Examiners and must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 120 must have been awarded in respect of the Project and Thesis.
Transfer
20.22.8A candidate who fails to satisfy the progress or award requirements for the degree of MRes in Biomedical Sciences, in Biomedical Sciences (in a named specialisation) or in Drug Delivery Systems may be transferred to the Postgraduate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences provided the appropriate progress regulations are satisfied.
20.22.9
to 20.22.18(Numbers not used)
Clinical Pharmacy
MRes in Clinical Pharmacy
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulations 20 and 20.4]
Admission
20.22.19Regulation 20.4.1 shall apply subject to the following requirements. Applicants shall possess
(i)a degree in pharmacy from a United Kingdom university or
(ii)a qualification deemed by the Head of Department acting on behalf of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.
Duration of Study
20.22.20Regulations 20.4.5 and 20.4.6 shall apply.
Nature of Study
20.22.21The course is available by full-time and part-time study. The course consists of training in research methods and includes a substantial research project and training in transferable research skills.
Curriculum
20.22.22All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
ClassesLevelCredits
MP 922Research Project5120
MP 923Clinical Induction520
MP 924Clinical Assignment 1520
MP 925Health Service Skills520
Such other Level 5 classes as may be approved by the Course Director.
Students who have appropriate experience or training on entry to the programme may be considered for the award of the credits for the classes MP 923 Clinical Induction and/or MP 924 Clinical Assignment 1 as Recognised Prior Learning.
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
20.22.23Candidates are required to pass written examinations and to perform to the satisfaction of the examiners in the course work and in the Research Project.
20.22.24The final assessment will be based on performance in the written examinations, the coursework, the Research Project and, if required, in an oral examination.
Award
20.22.25Degree of MRes: In order to qualify for the degree of MRes in Clinical Pharmacy a candidate must have performed to the satisfaction of the Examiners and must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 140 must have been awarded in respect of MP 925 Health Service Skills and MP 922 Research Project.
Transfer
20.22.26A candidate who fails to satisfy the progress or award requirements for the degree of MRes in Clinical Pharmacy may be transferred to the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy.
20.22.27
to 20.22.30(Numbers not used)
Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 20 and 20.2]
Admission
20.22.31Regulation 20.2.1 shall apply. In addition, applicants are required to be registered as practising pharmacists in the UK, EU (including EEA countries) or from countries outside the EU recognised by Senate as meeting the current entry requirements of the MSc/MRes in Clinical Pharmacy.
Credit Transfer and RPL
20.22.32Notwithstanding Regulation 20.2.4, the Board of Study may grant exemption of up to twelve months of full-time study and an equivalent time in part-time study on the basis of professional experience and performance on an appropriate postgraduate Masters course.
Mode of Study
20.22.33The course is available by full-time and part-time study.
Place of Study
20.22.34The doctoral research project may take place within Strathclyde or at the place of employment approved by the Board of Study.
Curriculum
First Year
20.22.35All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevel Credits
MP 932Clinical Skills560
MP 933Research Skills560
MP 934Literature Review560
Second, Third and Fourth Years
20.22.36All students shall undertake a doctoral research project.
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
20.22.37Candidates are required to pass classes and to perform to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners in the taught component of the course.
20.22.38Candidates who fail to satisfy the Board of Examiners in any taught class shall be permitted one further attempt to pass the relevant class(es) normally in the same academic year. The Board of Examiners will determine whether the resit should take the form of an examination or an assignment.
20.22.39Candidates will normally be expected to attain 180 credits before being permitted to commence work on a doctoral research project. In addition, a candidate must perform satisfactorily before an Examining Committee in an oral examination based on a piece of original research submitted to the University of Strathclyde as specified in Regulation 20.2.10
Award
20.22.40Degree of DPharm: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy, a candidate must have performed to the satisfaction of the Examining Committee and must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits from the first year of study.
Transfer
20.22.41A candidate who fails to satisfy the requirements for the award of the DPharm may be transferred to the MRes in Clinical Pharmacy.
20.23
to 20.39(Numbers not used)