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What you will study

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list as these could change before your year of entry. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Foundation year

If you would like to study one of our science degrees at Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the first year of a BSc(Hons) course, you can include an extra foundation year within your chosen degree. Please see the science foundation year course pagefor details of modules.

Core modules

• Professional and Scientific Skills for Pharmacy

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics for Science

Year 1

Year 1 introduces the scientific basis of pharmacy, including cell biology, physiology and pharmaceutical and biological chemistry (including the importance of natural products as medicines). You will study important pharmaceutical dosage forms, formulation and manufacturing processes, physico-chemical aspects of drug stability and pharmacopoeial and regulatory requirements. You will gain a clear understanding of the profession of pharmacy and the practical and theoretical aspects of dispensing.

Core modules

• The Human Body

• The Role of the Pharmacist

• Making Medicines

• The Science of Drugs

• Academic and Professional Portfolio

Year 2

Year 2 places more emphasis on the role of hospital, community and industrial pharmacists. It includes the study of pharmacy law, ethics and good dispensing practice. You will integrate science with practice, learning through case studies how chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics affect clinical practice. You will also learn about conditions that affect the central nervous system, such as depression and those that affect the cardiovascular system such as atrial fibrillation.

Core modules

• Drug Design and Medicine Development

• Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Practice

• The Central Nervous System and Mental Health

• The Cardio-respiratory System 1

• Academic and Professional Portfolio

Year 3

Year 3 focuses on body systems and disease states. Examples of study include: the role of the liver in health and disease; cancer – its causes, the science behind its treatment and the clinical management of cancer patients; and diabetes – its public health impact and management. You will have opportunities to learn alongside other future healthcare professionals, and talk to patients about their conditions and treatment.

Core modules

• Infection, Immunology and Cancer

• Endocrine, Reproductive and Inflammation

• The Cardio-respiratory System 2

• Gastrointestinal, Liver & Skin in Disease

• Academic and Professional Portfolio

Year 4

A major element of Year 4 is the research-based project. For this you will receive tuition in research skills. A problem-based approach is used for advanced teaching in areas such as pharmaceutical technology and biotechnology. Professional practice topics include advanced prescription analysis, risk management and drug interventions, as well as the wider role of the pharmacist in pharmaceutical care and public health. Students run themed health campaigns directly to the public and also virtually via social media. A total of 20 placement and inter-professional activity days, mostly in hospital or community pharmacies, are spread throughout the course. These serve to introduce and develop professional skills.

Core modules

• Technology to Care

• Effective Decision Making for Pharmacy Practice

• Research Methods and Project

• Academic and Professional Portfolio