Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science

MQF Level

6

Duration and Credits

4 Years

240 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

  1. two Advanced Level passes at Grade C or better in Chemistry and in one of the following subjects: Biology, Computing, English, Philosophy, Physics and
  2. an Intermediate Level pass at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics.

During the first year of the Course, accepted applicants are also required to undergo an occupational health assessment, as detailed in the Occupational Health Protocol approved by the Board, so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations, 2016.

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This course starts your journey to become a pharmacist which is a profession based on science with a person-centred approach. Upon completion of the B.Sc. (Hons) in Pharm Sci and M. Pharm, you can apply for a licence to practice as a pharmacist. During the B.Sc. (Hons) in Pharm Sci programme you will have the opportunity to apply pharmaceutical concepts and skills acquired in class during the various placements conducted in different pharmaceutical related sectors, where you can experience real-life scenarios. You are encouraged to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for the placement conducted in the fourth year, as we believe that having a multicultural and diverse learning experience, with better knowledge of how international Pharmacy Schools and pharmacies operate, and will provide you with a more holistic academic journey. You will have the opportunity to apply research skills through projects in areas related to pharmacy.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PAT1322 General and Pharmaceutical Microbiology 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHB1041 Physiology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR1027 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR1101 Pharmacy Practice 1 8 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR1301 Pharmaceutics 1 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR1502 Social Aspects of Pharmacy and Terminology 6 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
ANA1003 Histology and Anatomy 4 ECTS   (NC)  
CIS1004 Computing for Chemists and Pharmacists 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR1103 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR1200 Pharmaceutical Calculations 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SOR0210 Data Treatment and Probability 2 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHR1104 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2 6 ECTS   (NC)  
SOR0220 Elementary Statistical Theory 2 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year II: 60 credits

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PAT2322 General and Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR2019 Pharmacy Practice Project 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR2026 Medicinal Chemistry 1 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR2103 Pharmacy Practice 2 8 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR2109 Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacy Ethics 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR2220 Computational Chemistry Project 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR2306 Pharmaceutics 2 7 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR2443 Applied Pharmaceutical Biochemistry 5 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CPH2110 Introduction to Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PAT2121 Pathology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR2203 Pharmaceutical Analysis 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CPH2011 Drugs used in Disorders of the Nervous and Cardiovascular Systems 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SOR0233 Statistical Analysis in Practice 2 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year III: 60 credits

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CPH3011 Drugs used in Disorders of the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems and Cancer: Applications of Molecular Pharmacology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PAT3326 Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR3031 Total Quality Systems 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR3106 Pharmacy Practice 3 12 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR3108 Pharmacotherapeutics 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR3116 Pharmacy Practice Project 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR3208 Pharmacognosy and Natural Products 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR3220 Computational Chemistry Project 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR3250 Medicinal Chemistry 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR3309 Pharmaceutics 3 8 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CPH3010 Drugs used in Asthma, COPD and Epilepsy: Applications of Pharmacokinetics 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR3209 Pharmaceutical Analysis 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for Regular Progression to Year IV : 60 credits

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHR4120 Pharmacy Practice Project 3 12 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR4220 Computational Chemistry Project 3 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) Students are required to choose one specialist topic from the following:
 
PHR4447 Patient-focused Experiential 18 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR4448 Industrial Experiential 18 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CPH4120 Applied Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR4112 Pharmacy Practice 4 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR4113 Pharmacist in Society, Management and Pharmacoeconomics 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR4308 Pharmaceutics 4 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHR4311 Medicinal Chemistry 3 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for successful completion of Year IV: 60 credits
Requirement for successful completion of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science: 240 credits.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science - B.Sc. (Hons) in Pharm. Sc. – under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

During the course, we will provide you with the knowledge to:

  • develop basic skills required to be able to approach development of skills required in pharmacy within the local and the EU legal framework governing the production, supply and use of medicines.
  • develop skills for the application of principles of chemistry and biological sciences to development, formulation and use of drugs.
  • apply principles, skills and knowledge of good quality in the development and distribution of medicines.
  • be able to safeguard patient safety.
  • develop skills in scientific report writing and to develop research skills.
  • develop a capacity for lifelong learning.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800

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Being in possession of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science degree will allow you to register for the course leading to the degree of the Master of Pharmacy (vide Bye-laws for M. Pharm course) which in turn gives you access to practice the profession.

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