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PM-148
Foundations of Community Medicine
Communities now play a key role in improving and sustaining good health and the delivery of care. This has led to the development of a new field within medical education and practice called Community Medicine. Community Medicine is often considered synonymous with Preventative and Social Medicine (PSM), Public Health, and Community Health because of a shared concern with the prevention of disease and promotion of health and wellbeing. This module introduces students to the wide range of approaches encompassed within Community Medicine. These include preventative, promotive, curative and rehabilitative approaches aimed at improving population health through community-based health and care.
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PM-254
Doctors, patients & the goals of medicine
The educational intention of the module is to allow the student to consider the contemporary practice of Medicine
within the United Kingdom. This will include understanding the professional regulation, financial constraints and
societal and personal challenges, within which medicine and other healthcare activities are practiced.
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PM-254C
Meddygon, Cleifion a Nodau Meddygaeth
Bwriad addysgol y modiwl yw caniatáu i'r myfyriwr ystyried arfer cyfoes Meddygaeth yn y Deyrnas Unedig. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys deall y rheoleiddiad proffesiynol, cyfyngiadau ariannol a'r heriau cymdeithasol a phersonol, y mae meddygaeth a gweithgareddau gofal iechyd eraill yn cael eu hymarfer ynddynt.
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PM-344
Capstone Project
The aim of this module is to provide a capstone experience to students¿ learning, through participating in their own
enquiry-based research project. The project may be laboratory or non-laboratory based, but it will always involve a
research question that is drawn from the literature, and focused on a topic relevant to medical science. It will ask a
novel research question and involve the critical analysis of research findings. Students will refine their oral and
written communication skills to a graduate level through creating an introductory presentation on the project
background, and a written dissertation and oral presentation on their research conclusions.
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PMC101
Organic Chemistry: an Introduction for Life Sciences.
The module deals with the basic principles of organic chemistry Two aspects which are particularly emphasised are the stereochemistry of organic compounds and the mechanisms of organic reactions.
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PMP100
Pharmacist as a Professional I (PPI)
This module provides you with an introduction to professionalism - an approach that is essential for good pharmacy practice.
This module aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of ¿Pharmacy¿ as a profession and the ¿Pharmacist¿ as a professional and in particular focusses on professional values, fitness-to-practise and reflection on/ in practice.
This module enables you to appreciate the role of the pharmacist in professional practice, demonstrate attitudes, behaviours and skills-development of a future health professional preparing for safe and evidence-based practice focussed on the needs of the patient and society.
Content will include e-portfolio, CPD (continuing professional development) and pharmaceutical calculations.
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PMP101
Health, Disease and Patient (HDP)
This module aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of Cell Biology & Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy & Physiology:
The module aims to provide learners with the foundation on which to build and develop an in-depth understanding of events associated with drug action in the body and relevant body responses at cellular and molecular levels. It provides learners with fundamental sciences underlying therapeutically-targeted single-celled organisms and genes. The module also introduces physiology of major organ systems using the concept of homeostasis showing how its disruption and underlying biochemical and metabolic pathways may form the basis of various pathologies. Understanding of human physiology enables learners to understand the normal function of the human body, and how therapeutic agents and other non-pharmacological interventions are needed to understand pathophysiological states.
The concept of integration is introduced incrementally in Year 1 through integrated case studies which will link two or more modules. Due to the integrated, spiral nature of the curriculum, learning outcomes from this module will also be reinforced and contextualised by learning delivered within the Practice of Pharmacy (POP) and Drugs and Medicines (DM) modules. Likewise, learning outcomes primarily delivered within those modules may also be covered during this module to ensure that students' scientific knowledge related to and informs their clinical practice. Skills in professionalism will be reinforced and contextualised by learning delivered within the Pharmacist as a Professional (PPI) module.
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PMP102
Drugs & Medicines (DM)
This module aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry:
Following the entire medicine development process, learners will be introduced to the principles of drug discovery and development, from identification of drug targets to medicine licensing. An introduction to the fundamentals of chemical and pharmaceutical science concepts that underpin the design and manufacture of medicines will be given. The module describes the role of chemistry in the development of drugs, how physicochemical aspects of molecules influence their behaviour, sources and purification of substances used in medicines, a variety of analytical instruments and their pharmaceutical applications, principles of medicine formulation and systems for medicine delivery in the body, how medicines¿ quality is assured and controlled to ensure patient safety and improved outcomes.
Integration between basic science and pharmacy practice is introduced incrementally in Year 1 through integrated case studies, which link two or more modules. Due to the integrated, spiral nature of the curriculum, learning outcomes from this module will also be reinforced and contextualised by learning delivered within the Practice of Pharmacy (POP) and Health, Disease and Patient (HDP) modules. Likewise, learning outcomes primarily delivered within those modules may also be covered during this module to ensure that students' scientific knowledge related to and informs their clinical practice. Skills in professionalism will be reinforced and contextualised by learning delivered within the Pharmacist as a Professional (PPI) module.
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PMP103
Practice of Pharmacy (POP)
This module aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy:
This module introduces the varied roles of pharmacists and their place within healthcare systems and wider society. Students will be introduced to the concept of patient-centered care and health-related quality of life. Social and behavioural aspects of pharmacy are introduced, relating how these factors can impact on the health and wellbeing of a community. The concept of pharmacists as lifelong learners is considered with the use of reflective practice to inform future learning objectives and the continuation of professional development.
Content will include pharmacy practice, pharmacy law and pharmaceutical ethics, and placements.
The concept of integration is introduced incrementally in Year 1 through integrated case studies, which will link two or more of the modules. Due to the integrated, spiral nature of the curriculum, learning outcomes from this module will also be reinforced and contextualised by learning delivered within the Health, Disease and Patient (HDP) and Drugs and Medicines (DM) modules. Likewise, learning outcomes primarily delivered within those modules may also be covered during this module to ensure that students' scientific knowledge related to and informs their clinical practice. Skills in professionalism will be reinforced and contextualised by learning delivered within the Pharmacist as a Professional (PPI) module.
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PMP200
Pharmacist as a Professional II (PPII)
This module aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of ¿Pharmacy¿ as a profession and the ¿Pharmacist¿ as a professional:
This module builds on the skills in professionalism gained from ¿Pharmacist as a Professional I¿ and aims to equip learners with the skills, attitudes and behaviours of a pharmacy professional. This module supports students to develop through continuing professional development and reflective practice as life-long learners.
Content will include e-portfolio, continuous professional development (CPD) and pharmaceutical calculations.
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PMP201
Patient-Centred Learning I (PCLI)
Subject themes (Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology & Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice) within the semester-long ¿Patient-Centred Learning I¿ module are linked by ¿vertical¿ integrated study units focussing on the adrenergic-cholinergic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal systems and infections.
The module aims to enable students to transfer knowledge from educational and psychological, pharmaceutical, pharmacological theories into solving problems and making decisions in new previously unseen patient-related situations. This learning will be supported by robust contextualisation of science into pharmacy practice and working along other healthcare professionals through multi-disciplinary teaching and learning and extensive clinical exposure in the Pharmacy Skills Suite and in placements.
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PMP202
Patient-Centred Learning II (PCLII)
This module continues to build on the skills developed in ¿Patient-Centred Learning I (PCLI)¿ modules. Subject themes (Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology & Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice) within the semester-long ¿Patient-Centred Learning II¿ module are linked by ¿vertical¿ integrated study units focussing on the musculoskeletal, skin and central nervous system (CNS); kidney & liver; and eye/ear/nose/throat systems.
The module aims to enable students to transfer knowledge from educational and psychological, pharmaceutical, pharmacological theories into solving problems and making decisions in new previously unseen patient-related situations. This learning will be supported by robust contextualisation of science into pharmacy practice and working along other healthcare professionals through inter-disciplinary teaching and learning and extensive clinical exposure in the Pharmacy Skills Suite and in placements.
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PMP300
Pharmacist as a Professional III (PPIII)
This module builds on the professionalism skills gained from ¿Pharmacist as a Professional I & II¿ and aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of ¿Advanced Pharmacy¿ and the more advanced roles of the ¿Pharmacist¿ as a professional.
This module focusses on professional skills required by a pharmacist to run a business of pharmacy, manage a team of pharmacy professionals, conduct and lead research, develop social and behavioural skills including advanced communication skills required in complex situations such as in end-of-life care and in the area of substance misuse.
Content will include e-portfolio, CPDs (continuing professional development) and advanced pharmaceutical calculations
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PMP301
Patient Centred Learning III (PCLIII)
This module continues to build on the skills developed in ¿Patient-Centred Learning I and II (PCLI and PCLII)¿ modules. Subject themes (Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology & Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice) within the semester-long ¿Patient-Centred Learning III¿ module are intercalated by ¿vertical¿ integrated study units focussing on the endocrine system, nutrition, cancer, genitourinary and vaccines.
The module aims to enable students to transfer knowledge from educational and psychological, pharmaceutical, pharmacological theories into solving problems and making decisions in new previously unseen patient-related situations with increasing complexity as compared to PCLI and PCLII. This learning will be supported by robust contextualisation of science into pharmacy practice and working along other healthcare professionals through trans-disciplinary teaching and learning and extensive clinical exposure in the Pharmacy Skills Suite and in placements.
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PMP302
New Knowledge (NK40)
This module aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of Research Methodology and Enquiry:
This module allows students to develop in-depth knowledge of research methodology and enquiry through designing and conducting a research project (under the directions of one or more project supervisor) in areas of the science or practice of pharmacy including but not limited to clinical pharmacy, digital pharmacy, drug delivery, pharmaceutical chemistry, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, pharmacy education and public health. The module stimulates research enquiry skills and enables students to conduct a laboratory-, literature-, data-, fieldwork-, computer-based research projects.
External 40-credit research projects will be offered to students who have secured a non-curricular pharmacy-related work placement in the vacation period between Year 2 and Year 3. These students will have the option of registering for a Level 6 10-credit ¿Learning in Practice module¿, which will be studied entirely online. These 10 credits can then be used at Level 6, i.e. Year 3, as part of the 20 credits permitted for the expanding horizons element of the degree. Alternatively, students may complete a 20-credit optional module from existing modules selected from across the Medical School and other Academic Colleges. These may take place elsewhere in the UK (at another university or private company) or overseas. The aim of this module is to provide MPharm students with the option of expanding their knowledge to enable graduates to take the careers in a variety of less conventional directions/sectors/settings.
Content will include research methods, literature review, data analysis, a poster and a dissertation.
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PMP303
New Knowledge (NK60)
This module aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of Research Methodology and Enquiry:
This module allows students to develop in-depth knowledge of research methodology and enquiry through designing and conducting a research project (under the directions of one or more project supervisor) in areas of the science or practice of pharmacy including but not limited to clinical pharmacy, digital pharmacy, drug delivery, pharmaceutical chemistry, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, pharmacy education and public health. The module stimulates research enquiry skills and enables students to conduct a laboratory-, literature-, data-, fieldwork-, computer-based research projects.
Content will include research methods, literature review, data analysis, a poster and a dissertation.
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PMP304
Pharmacy in Wales (PW)
This module aims to enhance your knowledge of pharmacy practice in Wales:
The modern NHS, and associated health and social care landscape in Wales is constantly evolving. This module introduces learners to policy and guidance relevant to pharmacy in Wales. Students will also get an insight into career opportunities.
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PMP305
Substance Misuse (SM)
This module aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of substances of misuse and the management of addiction:
This module introduces learners to traditional drugs of abuse as well as new psychoactive substances. The module describes the pharmacology, toxicology and management of harms caused by these substances.
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PMP400
Pharmacist as a Professional IV (PPIV)
This module builds on the skills gained from ¿Pharmacist as a Professional I, II & III¿ and aims to develop your knowledge in the areas of ¿Advanced Pharmacy¿ and the more advanced roles of the ¿Pharmacist¿ as a professional.
This module focusses on professional skills required by a pharmacist to deliver advanced pharmacy services (e.g. supply of personalised medicines, delivering data-driven care) safely and effectively to improve patient outcomes, to demonstrate attitudes, behaviours and skills-development in novel areas of pharmacy including digital health leadership.
Content will include e-portfolio (placement handbook), CPD (continuing professional development) and advanced pharmaceutical calculations
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PMP401
Patients and the population (PATP)
In this module, seven subject themes (Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology & Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice), within the semester-long ¿Patients and the population (PATP)¿ module, are linked by ¿vertical¿ integrated study units focussing on complex medical and surgical patients. The module builds on the skills developed through the ¿Patient-Centred Learning I, II and III¿ modules taught in Year 2 Semesters 1 and 2, and Year 3 Semester 1.
This module aims to equip students to adopt a trans-disciplinary approach, where they become fully immersed in the task, forgetting about their individual disciplines and focussing on fulfilling the task, as integrative thinkers, by collecting evidence from various disciplines and demonstrating competencies with a single aim, which is enhancing the patient outcomes.
This learning will be supported by robust contextualisation of science into pharmacy practice and working along other professionals through multi-disciplinary teaching and learning, and extensive clinical exposure in both the Pharmacy Skills Suite and placements.
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PMP402
Preparation for Advanced Practice & Management (PAPM)
In this module, seven subject themes (Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology & Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice), within the semester-long ¿Preparation for Advanced Practice & Management (PAPM)¿ module, are linked by ¿vertical¿ integrated study units focussing on managing complex clinical settings taking into consideration digital elements, management, behavioural and psychological sciences in conjunction with advances in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical care. The module will continue to build on the foundational-science-based knowledge and clinical skills developed in Years 1 - 3.
The module enables students to apply translational pharmacy (from bench-side to bed-side). The module aims to incite students to transfer knowledge from solving problems and making decisions into new previously unseen complex scenarios. This learning will be supported by robust contextualisation of science into pharmacy practice and working along other professionals including healthcare professionals through trans-disciplinary teaching and learning and extensive clinical exposure in practice and in the Pharmacy Skills Suite.
