MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy Integrated Master's degree at the University of Brighton

This module provides an introduction to the core areas of physical, inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry. It is designed to give you a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding across these disciplines and will prepare you to study science subjects such as biosciences and pharmaceutical sciences at undergraduate level.

This module introduces the mathematical, statistical and data handling skills that you need for undergraduate study in biological and chemical sciences, and pharmacy. You will explore key principles and methods and carry out analysis on a range of information, helping you develop skills in problem-solving, analysis and evaluation within defined criteria.

This module focuses on the skills needed to study a biological, pharmaceutical or chemistry degree, for example testing by experiment and evaluating the results, key laboratory techniques and safe practice in the lab. You will also develop transferable skills like time management, effective essay writing, locating sources of information and presentation and communication skills.

In this module, you will explore the key principles of pharmaceutical sciences, cell biology, microbiology and pharmacology that underpin pharmacy. Areas of study include physical pharmacy and the principles involved in formulating the drug into a medicine; life forms, cellular structures and microorganisms; and drug targets and pharmacodynamics.

This module gives you an introduction to pharmacy, covering fundamental insights into the clinical use of medicines, including healthcare structure and delivery, clinical decision-making, communication and professionalism. Topics studied with include the healthy body; when people become patients; healthcare delivery; and evidence-based medicine.

In this first case-based module of the MPharm course you will focus on minor illness, such as indigestion, coughs and colds, and explore pharmaceutical science, therapeutics and medicines used to better understand and treat uncomplicated diseases (infectious and non-infectious). You will develop decision-making skills, particularly regarding treatment and advice relating to minor illnesses and over-the-counter (OTC) medication.

This module brings together the skills, attributes and knowledge you gained in year 1 and helps prepare you for clinical placements in later years of the course. You will work on developing your basic clinical and communications skills, pharmaceutical numeracy and aspects of professionalism including reflective practice in simulated and clinical settings. You'll be introduced to basic physical assessment and prescriptions review and be trained in key entrustable professional activities.

This module brings together pharmaceutical sciences, therapeutics and medicine use to help you understand scientific evidence and make appropriate professional and therapeutic decisions. You will explore the pathology of the cardiovascular, hepatic and renal systems, alongside the cellular processes involved in drug pharmacokinetics.

You will explore conditions related to the endocrine and immune systems and their treatments using illustrative case studies to bring the topics to life. The cases covered include asthma, diabetes and reproductive health. You will also look at drug development, pre-formulation, drug stability and quality testing of drugs and medicines.

On this module you will examine major conditions caused by microorganisms. You will gain an insight into the microbiology, pathology and immunology of infectious disease and the role of the pharmacist in treating and preventing these disorders from a national and international perspective.

In year two Clinical and Professional Skills focuses on developing key skills, especially physical assessment and prescribing skills, numeracy and clinical problem-solving, in relation to cases that you've studied in years 1 and 2. You'll continue to work on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), and develop other skills that are crucial for pharmacists like consultation and communication skills. Reflecting on your practice is an important part of this module.

In this module you will study cases in the fields of clinical neuroscience and psychiatry. Integrated studies in clinical pharmacology, formulation science and medicines use will enable you to assess the needs of neurological and psychiatric patients, critically appraise evidence and decide on safe and effective treatment and monitoring.

This module will provide you with in-depth insights into fundamental therapeutics and pharmaceutical sciences, enabling you to further develop your knowledge of these fields. You will explore cancers and autoimmune diseases with complex care requirements, and examine personalised medicine with reference to a wide range of other medical conditions.

During this module you will gain an in-depth insight into advanced pharmaceutical sciences, therapeutics and clinical practice (critical thinking, reasoning and judgement) related to the treatment of complex patients. Illustrative case studies will include cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure and HIV.

In year 3 Clinical and Professional Skills focuses on developing your clinical and communication skills, pharmaceutical numeracy and aspects of professionalism including reflective practice. You'll develop enhanced assessment and prescribing skills whilst working on your resilience and adaptability. This will all contribute to your portfolio of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA).

The research project is your opportunity to plan and organise a programme of research. First, you will explore research methodologies, health and safety regulations, ethics and a variety of research methodologies. Then you'll choose a topic to research in depth, collect and analyse the data, discuss your findings and draw appropriate conclusions.

In your final year Clinical and Professional Skills focuses on clinical decision-making in complex patient groups, for example patients with multiple pathologies, and multiple drug therapies. You'll take part in practical activities, lectures and tutorials, both in simulated and clinical environments, to enhance your professional and pharmaceutical skills in communication, physical assessment, prescribing, leadership and delivery of pharmaceutical care. You will also an opportunity to critically