BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at the University of Salford

Help you develop an understanding of the fundamentals of the periodic table, classification within chemistry, reaction processes and quantities, and the fundamentals of organic chemistry through lectures, laboratory workshops and independent study via an interactive learning platform.

Develop practical skills in the fields of biological, chemical and environmental science. Includes the use of glassware and instrumentation, developing data recording and analysis skills, and foundational laboratory-training. Trains all students on how to write-up experimental work via an interactive learning platform, which includes pre- and post- laboratory training exercises.

Develop skills for the application of statistical and mathematical methods and practise using Information Technology for effective presentation and communication of data and ideas.

Provide students with a structured and supportive environment in which to develop their academic practice and professionalism. Achieved through a series of lectures and tutor-led seminars that will equip students with the skills required for successful study in Higher Education.

Explore the characteristics of plant and animal cells which are the building blocks of all life forms; their interactions with micro and macro environments, and learn about the diversity of animal and plant life in a range of ecosystems.

Evaluate a range of environmental and scientific factors that interact to influence health – e.g. pollution, nutrition, drug development and consider examples of environmental interventions and clinical trials.

Provide you with the framework of genetics, covering areas from DNA fingerprinting and DNA/RNA editing, to ethics and conservation biology. Expose you to the latest research in the area of molecular genetics and provide the foundation for your future.

Introduce organic chemistry through structure and mechanism. You will study organic reactions of key functional groups such as alkenes, carbonyl and aromatic compounds.

Introduce principles of biochemistry. You will study biochemical pathways and organelles, relevant to cell biology.

Provide a broad cell biology knowledge base, building a solid foundation of key scientific content relevant to subsequent modules within several bioscience degrees.

Help you understand key concepts in biological chemistry, including spectroscopy and spectrometry techniques for identifying small organic molecules; chemical reactivity and molecular interactions; chromatography; and kinetics and thermodynamics.

Practical laboratory based module aiming to develop practical skills in the areas of biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and general chemistry. Students will be involved in hands-on laboratory work covering a range of essential techniques used in academia and industry.

Enable students to gain practical skills in molecular biology and bioinformatics, through linked laboratory and computer sessions. Topics covered include current molecular biology and bioinformatics techniques, the control of bacterial and eukaryotic gene expression and the effect of mutations on gene expression and how this can lead to human genetic diseases.

Help you develop your scientific writing and communication skills, and understand key statistical methods that may be applied to the chemical and biochemical sciences.

Provide students with the opportunity to critically evaluate and understand advanced concepts in drug discovery, practical methodologies in drug synthesis, and to use a range of primary and secondary information sources.

Introduce you to the general properties of pharmacologically active ingredients and their effect upon the major organ systems. You will develop an understanding of techniques applicable to research and industry in the field of pharmacology.

Investigate the function of major organ systems and how they regulate homeostasis. Using cutting-edge lab equipment, you will develop practical skills to analyse physiological adaptations as true physiologists do in the world sport and exercise science.

Provide an appreciation of topics in biochemistry with an emphasis on genomics, proteomics, structural biology and their application in research and industry.

Enhance your understanding of pharmaceutical analysis and other aspects of drug development including pre-clinical and clinical trials.

Provide a contemporary overview of some important disease processes and associated drug intervention mechanisms.

Dissertation module allows you to develop independent research skills, including both data collection/generation (for example, via lab-based research or fieldwork) and analysis, while conducting research on a topic in an area relevant to your programme of study. You will also develop your professional skills, with a focus on employability.

Help you develop the understanding of the fundamentals of sustainability and greenness and recovery from a post-pandemic landscape featuring skills sets of biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical, pharmaceutical and personal health care from the laboratory to gaining understanding of the workings of industry.

Highly interactive optional final year module allows students to explore methods used in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of cardiovascular and respiratory (thoracic) diseases. Assessment of the module uses real case studies to enable students to develop both their analytical and critical narrative skills. Students will learn mechanisms of disease, how these relate to clinical outcomes, how patient care plans are developed, and the future approaches of thoracic medicine. Special features

Introduce you to the latest technologies and techniques used in modern medicine design. A major component of the module will focus on computational techniques used in the drug development process and computer lab classes will provide you with the opportunity to use industry standard software. In addition, you will also learn about the latest developments in 'wet' laboratory techniques that are assisting in the development of treatments for conditions such as HIV and SARS-COV-2.