2013/14 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (No longer Recruiting)
| Programme code: | MSC-PTQA-09 | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 36 Months | Method of Attendance: | Part Time |
| Programme manager: | Maria Bell | Contact address: | m.c.bell@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree, Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in an appropriate scientific subject, together with appropriate professional experience.
Non-graduates must possess professional experience and demonstrate suitable academic ability.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Healthcare
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Healthcare
Programme specification:
The programme will deliver an in depth understanding of a broad range of technical, organizational and legal topics relevant to the provision of pharmaceutical preparation, manufacture and quality assurance.
With exit points at Certificate, Diploma and Master of Science levels, the Programme addresses the continuing professional development needs of most production, quality control, radiopharmacy and aseptic services pharmacists and other scientists or technical professionals working in this field.
Successful completion of the Programme's modules to Postgraduate Diploma level should enable UK registered pharmacists, members of the Institute of Biology or Royal Society of Chemistry to cover the body of knowledge required, in addition to their first degree, for registration as a Qualified Person according to EC Directive 75/319.
Structure
The key feature of this programme it enables healthcare and related personnel to extend their professional development and qualifications while continuing full-time professional employment. The Programme offers three part-time, flexible study options at Certificate, Diploma and Master of Science levels.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| HECS5206M | Aspects of Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Control | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HECS5207M | Aseptic Dispensing and Preparation | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| HECS5208M | Radiopharmacy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HECS5210M | Clinical Pharmacy for the Pharmaceutical Technologist | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| HECS5211M | Quality Control | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HECS5212M | Pharmaceutical Production | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| HECS5208M | Radiopharmacy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HECS5213M | Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance: Additional Training for the Qualified Person | 20 credits | 1 May to 31 July | |
| HECS5217M | Pharmaceutical Risk Management and Audit | 20 credits | 1 Apr to 31 Jul |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:
| HECS5215M | PTQA - Research Project | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Last updated: 25/03/2015
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